The Friends Arena is brand new but is either badly designed or not finished because the catering and portaloo only bogs for the standing fans was a nightmare. I think badly designed because during sports event the public don't get to the floor but 50 % of fans at the gig got 1980s Donington facilities! Plus the closest station is a mile walk away through a rough estate so that was an education! The new station next to the venue opens soon.
Golden Circle was cool. Very very close and enough room that 5ft 5 Mrs AB got a perfect view. Well worth the cash.
The show was the first time I've been to the opening night of a tour so was great to not know what song was coming next. That said we knew the Psycho Circus would open as Gene had confirmed that earlier in the day at the Hard Rock Cafe (which was great to see Gene but is not the best HRC and well off pitch)
I was chuffed to bits that Let Me Go Rock n Roll was back. Enjoyed Say Yeah, God of Thunder and Heavens on Fire.
The new show went without a hitch. The spider is cool and lighting/production very very slick.
Only one problem, my indestructible hero
is struggling and even the volume, adrenalin and backing singers can't hide it. I'm dreading the televised show to be honest, lets hope it gets touched up. The bloke is a star but is wearing out. Those that gloat and revel in that I told you so crap can f@ck off but he really can't go on without a solution. The end is nigh if he can't sort it and that was on my mind as we left the venue which is a shame because EVERYTHING else was spot on.I've seen kiss 20 + times but we worked out my Mrs has seen them with me 6 times in 6 different Cities ... London, LA, Boston, Prague, Milan and Stockholm ... Lucky cow!!
