Sun 31 Jul – Iron Maiden, Airbourne
I hadn't been to the NIA before, and recently the only other big indoor venue I have been to is the London O2 Arena (Nine Inch Nails), and I can't say that venue impressed me much. First impressions of the NIA were favourable - it didn't take long to get in and the standing area was large and not stupidly crowded.
Aibourne 7:28-8:12
4 piece (drums, bass, guitar, guitar + vocals)
Very much carved from the same rock as AC/DC, but that's ok by me. Very enjoyable and after the first couple of mins the sound was sorted and rather good. While not of the same caliber as AC/DC themselves, they still have some good songs and rock pretty well. There were a few weaker moments, but aside from these I was very impressed and rocked out. I wouldn't go and see them as a headline act, but as a support they are great. I will say they did look a bit lost on the huge stage, not having any props and only minimal lighting effects, which was a slight shame.
Iron Maiden 8:50-10:48
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I hadn't been to the NIA before, and recently the only other big indoor venue I have been to is the London O2 Arena (Nine Inch Nails), and I can't say that venue impressed me much. First impressions of the NIA were favourable - it didn't take long to get in and the standing area was large and not stupidly crowded.
Aibourne 7:28-8:12
4 piece (drums, bass, guitar, guitar + vocals)
Very much carved from the same rock as AC/DC, but that's ok by me. Very enjoyable and after the first couple of mins the sound was sorted and rather good. While not of the same caliber as AC/DC themselves, they still have some good songs and rock pretty well. There were a few weaker moments, but aside from these I was very impressed and rocked out. I wouldn't go and see them as a headline act, but as a support they are great. I will say they did look a bit lost on the huge stage, not having any props and only minimal lighting effects, which was a slight shame.
Iron Maiden 8:50-10:48
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