Starting you off we have Billy Idol!! I couldn't tell you the pent up excitement I had while waiting for this man to hit the stage. For years I have wanted to see Billy Idol play live and now I had the chance. The weather was still a little miserable but we the fans didn't care one bit because the music was awesome! Starting his set off with the Classic 'Dancing With Myself' you could feel the atmosphere begin to build, 80,000 fans engaging with one tiny little man it was incredible!
And to keep the atmosphere up 'White Wedding' was up next. Listening to Billy Idol on record or CD is nothing compared to hearing him live, Mahn that guy can sing! He can also strip! Billy being Billy, always the entertainer got his pecs out for the ladies, but then put his shirt and leather jacket back on (sad face). But, he did keep the jacket and shirt open (happy face). I know what you all are thinking, (He's old!). But I do not care that man is in shape for his age! Anyway back to the music! Carrying on the set he played a song off of his new album which I couldn't recall, he distracted me with his body! 'Flesh on Fantasy' and to finish up the amazing 'Rebel Yell'! Words cannot describe the feeling of hearing eighty thousand fans all singing that song.
SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS!!
Yes, yes many of you know how much I love Slash and Myles Kennedy so I'll try not to be biased in opinion, but bloody hell they're AMAZING! The clouds had covered the field but the rain had stopped. Slash and the bands hit the stage kicking off their set with 'You're a Lie' from the Apocalyptic Love album. Myles Kennedy's vocals outside sounded superb! And the sheer volume of music was electric. The set list was also brilliant, mixing the old Guns N Roses tracks with Slash's collection of solo albums.
Night Train
Back from Cali
You Could Be Mine...
We're only a few of the phenomenally sounding tracks of Slash's Setlist.
But what hit me the most and was one of my highlights of Sunday was when the band played 'Paradise City'. 80 thousand plus Rock fans all clapping and singing the iconic chorus line... Phenomenal, words cannot describe the atmosphere!
I enjoy myself so much each and everytime I see this band, and I hope to see them again in the not to distant future.
Right! The band I have been waiting months and months on end to see live for the very first time... MÖTLEY CRÜE!!!
The hardest rocking and living band in the world who have met, drank and played with all of the greats. I was like a four year old at Christmas waiting for Vince, Tommy, Mick and Nikki to hit the stage...
And when they did, Download went mad!! Setting off their truly iconic set with 'Saints Of Los Angeles' just set the place a light. The whole band looking as good as ever, even Mick Mars after his struggle with illness. We were all happy to see him back and looking well. Nikki Sixx, was well Nikki Sixx being the showman we all love. Vince's vocals we also awesome, you would think after twenty odd years in the game his voice would ware but it hasn't he can still hit those notes. Tommy, like Nikki was Tommy Lee hitting out beat after beat punishing his drum kit I am Always surprised how he never puts a hole in one.
Next in the Set List was 'Wild Side' one of Mötley Crüe's most popular songs with the fans. After reading Nikki Sixx's book The Heroin Diaries made me actually listen a lot more to songs on the 'Girls Girls Girls' and 'Dr Feelgood' albums. And I now have a better picture on the highs and lows of this band and how the music shows their story.
Anyway back to the music! Set List...
3. Primal Scream
4. Same Ol' Situation
5.looks That Kill
6. On With The Show
7. Too Fast For Love
8. Smokin' in the boys room
9. Anarchy In the UK
10. Dr Feelgood
11. Shout At The Devil
12. Live Wire
13. Girls Girls Girls
14. Kickstart My heart
The set list was incredible and unfortunately Mötley crüe's couldn't do their classic mass of pyrotechnics but what they did do was brilliant. Especially in Shout at The devil they had flames shooting off of the sound deck in the centre of the field and fire works along the wire runners. Also the stage set looks electric with large spikes shooting flames all around Tommy Lee.
Nikki Sixx also thought he would use his Flame throwing Bass guitar which looks as if it weighs a tone! I can't say it was the most amount of fire and Pyrotechnics I've ever seen because I have seen the mighty Rammstein live and those guys bring the fire!! Quite literally from their faces!!
Unfortunately all good things must come to an end and Mötley Crüe had to leave and end their set. Giving the band a huge standing ovation which they truly deserve, for giving us many years of incredible music and shows.
But we did get a wonderful encore and vince Neil performed Home Sweet home which was beautiful!!
However Mötley Crüe are doing a final UK tour which I have got my tickets booked for, all of you who have got tickets too I am positive we are in for an incredible ride!!
YOU GOT THE BEST
THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD...
KISS!
Well what more can I say? Everyone knows when you watch a Kiss show you get what you paid for...
Hitting the stage with 'Detroit Rock City' Gene, Paul, Tommy and Eric bought the Rock N Roll! The sound was phenomenal! Paul and Tommy complemented each other perfectly on the guitars and Gene just instantly grabbed the crowds attention with his wild theatrics and his love ability! I mean seriously who doesn't love Gene Simmons?
Continuing through their huge back catalogue of music Kiss put on a brilliant set...
2. Deuce
3. Psycho Circus
4. Creatures Of The Night
5. I Love It Loud
6. War Machine
7. Do You Love me
8. Hell Or Hallelujah
9. Dr. Love
10. Lick It Up
11. God Of Thunder
12. Cold Gin
13. Love Gun
14. Black Diamond
ENCORE...
15. Shout It Out Loud
16. I Was Made For Lovin you
17. Rock N Roll All Night
During the set Gene took centre stage when spitting fire from the sword and slamming it down on set. The theatrics just pumps up the crowd and wows them into wanting more. All eyes are on him and that is what you want. A band that not only has great music but also keeps you entertained throughout what was a cool night.
My favourite part of the show was of course Gene being the demon and doing his bass solo and spitting blood. From an artistic point of view it is pure genius! The characteristics he puts on to make himself appear demented and evil make the show.
And the encore finale was epic! Unforgettable! Gene and Tommy Thayer extended out above the download crowd on huge Crain like arms! I have seen a KISS show before all the way back in 2010 and thought I knew what to expect but yet again they surprise me!
Well that is all from me on my Sunday Download Festival Review. I hope you have enjoyed reading all about my first Download experience because I have definitely enjoyed reliving a day I will not be forgetting anytime soon!
I will be updating next week also with a huge, huge band review! Yes it is AC/DC!! I will be reviewing the AC/DC show from Wembley stadium! I cannot begin to tell you the excitement that I have pent up to finally see this huge sensational band!
Thank you so much for reading and sticking with me...
Lissy.C
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