John Labatt Centre
London, Ontario
October 25, 2009
John Labatt Centre
London, Ontario
October 25, 2009
Photos: Mike Forbes
Review: Karen Fader McBride
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of God front man Randy Blythe openly declared why they love Canada so much... we
"Bring the Ruckus!" We definitely didn't disappoint the band as around 2000+
fans rocked out to the bands headlining set at RBC Theater in John Labatts
stadium in downtown London. Openers for the evening were fellow Virginia natives
GWAR, who oddly enough had Lamb of God open for them back
in the day. Tonight Lamb of God had it all in their hands. Even those with seats
didn't use them as everyone stood, jumped and headbanged to each track as the
band gave the them a 1 and a half hour long set. Randy was all over the stage,
leaping from Chris Adler's drum riser and leaning out over the crowd at times
pointing to those high in the stands. Willie Adler on guitar and John Campbell
on bass kept up the pace with fellow guitarist Mark Morton, interacting with the
crowd and each other. They tore through plenty of tracks from the new album;
Wrath, including Set to Fail, In Your Words and The Passing. Some older
favourites like Black Label & Ruin got the crowd riled up and Randy demanded the
entire crowd sing along with him to Laid to Rest. Constantly encouraging the pit
kids to "bring it on" he had the masses thrashing and moshing til the end of the
show. Amongst them was a youngster confined to a wheel chair who was in the
midst of it all, by choice. Randy made sure to give him a shout out at the end
of the night. Mr. Blythe and I discussed this kid post show; when he first came
out and saw him wheeling through the pit he was going to stop the show and ask
for him to be removed for safety concerns, but it quickly became obvious he was
in his element so Randy went on with the show. Perhaps Lamb of God was even
upstaged a tad by this show off on wheels. All in all a kick ass show, Props to
the 519! You can catch Lamb of God as direct support for
Metallica in a city near you.
Note: Karen and I were at the show in London. She reviewed that particular show and I shot both shows so there are pics from both posted in this review. All I can say is Lamb of God kicked ass at BOTH shows and made a new fan outta me.
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