Opeth and Mastodon were awesome
by Hem71 on 11/22/21Boch Center Wang Theatre - BostonGreat setting for a concert. The Wang Theater is beautiful. The sound was good and the staff were very helpful and grateful to see concert goers again.
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OPETH IN CONCERT:
Swedish progressive metal rockers Opeth are all about keeping listeners on their toes. The band's technically virtuosic jams are a study in contrast, juxtaposing brutal guitar riffing with soft acoustic passages and blood-curdling death growls with melodic choruses. Their live shows play up these opposing elements perfectly, hitting fans with a maelstrom of moods and textures that run the gamut from heart-pounding to serene. At the center of it all is frontman Mikael Akerfeldt, a magnetic performer whose dynamic voice and wild-eyed intensity is the driving force behind ambitious compositions like "Sorceress" and "Will O The Wisp." He's joined on stage by a motley crew of shredders who keep the energy cranked to the max on guitar, bass, drums, and Mellotron – a unique keyboard instrument that lends an eerie, otherworldly vibe to the band's songs. Metal fans looking to have their minds blown continue to turn out in droves to see Opeth play, and they're never disappointed by the band's hard-hitting, adventurous sounds.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Opeth formed in Stockholm in 1990 and spent their early years playing a straight-ahead brand of death metal featuring blast beats and aggressive vocals. By mid-decade the band had begun incorporating elements of jazz, blues, and even classical, and their 1995 debut album Orchid was roundly hailed by critics for its unique blend of styles. The band released three more albums in the '90s but didn't start touring until the release of 2001's Blackwater Park. That album sold nearly 100,000 copies in the US alone, a major feat that drew the band out on their first world tour. By the end of the '00s Opeth was a fixture on the Swedish charts, and American audiences weren't far behind – both 2011's Heritage and 2014's Pale Communion cracked the Top 20 on the US Billboard 200. The band released their 12th studio album Sorceress to another round of critical acclaim in 2016, and followed up with more face-melting sets on their Sorceress World Tour.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Metal is back!!
by Lisa on 11/22/21The Palace Theatre Albany - AlbanyMuch anticipated tour. Love both headliners, but Opeth was my reason for going. Venue was stunning, crowd was respectful and all the bands including opening act sounded excellent. So happy to see bands back on the road again!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing time. Memorable night
by BrettD on 11/22/21The Palace Theatre Albany - AlbanyThe palace theater is amazing! Well kept and clean, very accessible from directions to restrooms and staff! Definitely would attend another show there again. (Hopefully for a another mastodon event)
Rating: 2 out of 5 Missed the opener because there was no door time
by Dennis on 11/21/21Boch Center Wang Theatre - BostonI bought tickets to this show specifically to see Zeal and Ardor. The event didn't list a separate door time and show time, unlike every other rock show I've ever been to. I interpreted the 7:00 start time as the time doors opened and as a result got to the venue just in time to watch Zeal and Ardor leave the stage.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Excellent!
by Diego T on 11/21/21Boch Center Wang Theatre - BostonIt was a very good night, although with few songs!
Rating: 3 out of 5 Venue not conducive to Metal/Hard Rock
by Llama on 11/21/21Boch Center Wang Theatre - BostonWhy, oh why does Boston continue to book metal concerts at seated only venues. People want to dance and move around!!! Totally brings down the vibe of the show.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Incredible show!
by Metallivik on 11/21/21Boch Center Wang Theatre - BostonWhat a night! The staff was great. Good beverage choices. The Boch Center is beautiful. Zeal & Ardor we’re a great opener. Mastodon was amazing and Opeth destroyed! Such a great time…
Rating: 5 out of 5 Opeth
by DMC on 11/21/21Boch Center Wang Theatre - BostonGreat venue. Clean, organized, folks are very polite. Great sound. Not too loud. Just right. Not a bad seat in the house. Great overall experience
Rating: 5 out of 5 Mastodon/ Opeth awesomeness
by Rob on 11/21/21Boch Center Wang Theatre - BostonIncredible venue, amazing bands, and friendly staff. Very entertaining night.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Great music, poor mixing
by JTSkyRider on 11/21/21Boch Center Wang Theatre - BostonLove mastodon - couldn’t appreciate them fully because the sound was mixed so poorly. Two of the lead singers were almost inaudible as well as the guitars.
Rating: 1 out of 5 Huge disappointment
by beeshee on 11/21/21Boch Center Wang Theatre - BostonBeautiful venue and a lineup of three of my favorite bands -- unfortunately, mask policies were ignored inside the venue and the headliner played an extraordinarily short set of obscure songs.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great performance
by Kris on 11/21/21Boch Center Wang Theatre - BostonGreat venue and performance! I only wish Opeth could have played a little longer!
Rating: 3 out of 5 Great Bands/Rough Venue
by Matty on 11/19/21Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - AshevilleFirstly, this lineup was amazing. I believe the event was moved to a different spot within the center, because they did not give me the same seats I ordered (the tickets said relocation event). The concessions were ok, but the sound in that specific auditorium was rough, not great for these types of bands that play loud. Opeth was restrained enough to be clear, but even the drums were muffled more than they should have been. Mastodon just sounded like noise, same for Zeal and Ardor at times. I would love to see Opeth again in an outdoor setting, but I will definitely not be going back to the Asheville Event Center (or whatever it’s called)
Rating: 4 out of 5 Great sounding venue
by Mike on 11/19/21Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - AshevilleAll 3 bands sounded phenomenal. Sound stage was dialed in. I would say confusion about where to go for ticket reassignment, theater GA seating instead of an open floor, and 2 out of 3 merchandise stands not being available or easily located after entering through the venue doors before the show were some of the negatives. This was the first night of the tour so some of these logistical hurdles are to be expected. Overall I had a great time. Beautiful venue spot and staff were very friendly and helpful if you had any questions.
Rating: 5 out of 5 First concert
by Lea n dick on 11/19/21Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - AshevilleThis was my friend Richard's first concert and in the end I was jealous that it was better than my first concert. The show was amazing the talent those bands displayed was absolutely astonishing. I couldn't have asked for a better time, a better community of like-minded people or a better experience. The venue is just big enough with just the right amount of people to not feel overcrowded and I even ended up leaving with autograph vinyls which I will cherish for the rest of my life and pass on to my children to rock out to one day. Thank you to the bands and for the fellow patrons who helped make this experience perfect
Rating: 5 out of 5 Good bands
by JackInBack on 11/19/21Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - AshevilleThey played music and it sounded real good. I like that music.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Opeth, mastodon, and Zeal and Ardor were amazing!
by slivver71 on 11/19/21Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - AshevilleGreat venue, great people, great staff, and great sound!!! Best $150 I’ve spent in years!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 WHAT.A.SHOW.
by HUG on 3/12/20Hollywood Palladium - HollywoodSimply Incredible. Incredible experience. Amazing venue. Masterful performance from the swedish lengendary titans. Graveyard has become a new favourite. They will be big-time in the near future.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Opeth - Amazing. Palladium- Not so much
by W35 on 3/11/20Hollywood Palladium - HollywoodPaid almost 300 for "Platinum Balcony" the padded lawn chairs and view were so bad we ended up standing in the General Floor all night. Take a pass on that Balcony its awful.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing time!!!
by E. V. on 3/11/20Apollo Theater - New YorkGraveyard was a superb opener. Opeth crushes it with a great set and light show. Apollo Theater was a very awesome venue to see a show!