WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO......
On Sunday October 2nd, 2005 I, accompanied by Mike Donat, went to see Audioslave perform at the Saddledome. What a concert it was. It fuckin rocked from start to finish. Chris Cornell didn't miss a beat and Tom Morello is a fuckin genius. The way he makes his guitars sing is incredible. It was Audioslave's first ever visit to Calgary, but I'm sure they'll be back soon.
Opening for Audioslave was first, a new band called '30 seconds to mars', they sucked. Then 'Seether' made an appearance. But I wasn't impressed with them. Sure they have a couple songs which I know. But they sound too much live a Nirvana rip off. Come on Audioslave.
Audioslave consists of; Chris Cornell on vocals; Tim Commerford on bass; Brad Wilk on drums; and Tom Morello on guitars. Chris Cornell was previously the singer on "Soundgarden" and the other three played in "Rage Against The Machine".
Once Audioslave hit the stage the crowd came alive. With the crowd already pumpin', Audioslave put the crowd into 6th gear when they played 'BE YOURSELF'. The mosh pit was crazy, it wasn't the worst I've seen, but it was a good one. Also, the Calgary fans made a serious connection with Chris Cornell during 'LIKE A STONE'. In which the fans started drowning out the lead singer. The crowd was singing so loud, Cornell actually paused and pumped his fist in the air. Which made the fans scream louder. From that point on, we were pawns to Audioslave's and Chris Cornell's hypnotic melodies.
In Addition they also played Spoonman and an acoustic Black Hole Sun, from Soundgarden. Plus, they played Testify, and at least 3 other songs from Rage Against the Machine. (damn monkey) "fuck you i won't do what you told me..." was one of them. It didn't sound bad at all, even with Cornell singing it.
I must also say that Tom Morello is a god. He's not "the" god, but a god. He was simply unbelievable. I would pay just to watch him alone. He's also a Flames fan; which is a bonus. So go out and buy Audioslave's new album-- OUT OF EXILE. It rocks!
peace
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Right on Clawmonkey! Wish I could have been there. Would have been a great time.
Shit, I am green with envy, Audioslave are good enough but to have them draw from the best of Soundgarden and Rage...That must have rocked! Tom Morello is an amazing guitarist, I would run over Jack Layton with a lawn mower to see him live.
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