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A Friday afternoon, an unexpected burst of sunshine, the worlds loudest bands and tankers full of Tuborg lager ... what could possibly go wrong?
I went to Download with the sole intention of seeing Faith No More and although the likes of Billy Talent, Limp Bizkit and Korn served well to warm us up at the main stage, the show was well and truly stolen by Patton and co.
Starting out with a cover of "Re-united" (by Peaches & Herb), you knew it was going to be a legendary gig when Mike Patton emerged, hobbling towards the mic on two white sticks, dressed head to toe in red, hair slicked back and that trademark maniacal grin firmly planted on his face.
What followed served as a lesson to everyone who had played before them (and probably most of those who played after) in what truly original, groundbreaking alternative rock music should sound like. Still sounding as fresh today as it did 15 years ago they reeled off monstrous hit after monstrous hit, the band as tight as ever, Patton's voice as unbelievable as ever.
The entire set was delivered with the assuredness of a band and front man who know that they are still one of the best and most influential bands in alt rock. Never afraid to take the piss out of themselves or their fans, it was a privelege to witness. How much do we care about Faith No More ...
I went to Download with the sole intention of seeing Faith No More and although the likes of Billy Talent, Limp Bizkit and Korn served well to warm us up at the main stage, the show was well and truly stolen by Patton and co.
Starting out with a cover of "Re-united" (by Peaches & Herb), you knew it was going to be a legendary gig when Mike Patton emerged, hobbling towards the mic on two white sticks, dressed head to toe in red, hair slicked back and that trademark maniacal grin firmly planted on his face.
What followed served as a lesson to everyone who had played before them (and probably most of those who played after) in what truly original, groundbreaking alternative rock music should sound like. Still sounding as fresh today as it did 15 years ago they reeled off monstrous hit after monstrous hit, the band as tight as ever, Patton's voice as unbelievable as ever.
The entire set was delivered with the assuredness of a band and front man who know that they are still one of the best and most influential bands in alt rock. Never afraid to take the piss out of themselves or their fans, it was a privelege to witness. How much do we care about Faith No More ...
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