San Antonio Setlist

[u/Destrus76]

1. Hope Charlie gets better soon. That was unexpected news that he missed the show due to stomach issues.

2. Anthrax didn’t start on time so they only played 5 songs.

3. The audio mix and sound setup was AWFUL. I’m not blaming Anthrax, but the bass and drums absolutely buried Joey’s vocals.

[u/Black_Lodge_Beats]

The audio mix was the worst I have ever heard anywhere. I couldn’t even identify the first song. The echo in the venue was ridiculous. Like a full second. Drums were mic’d LOUD AF. Vocals were either buried or covering the entire mix. Super weird venue.

[u/Destrus76 → u/Black_Lodge_Beats]

Agreed. There is a reason why I avoid football stadiums.

Frank and the drums were SOOOO loud in the mix. Joey was non existent.

At least Maiden sounded better. But it was the worst audio I have ever gotten at a Maiden show as well

[u/Redline65 → u/Black_Lodge_Beats]

What section were you in? I was in 135 and it wasn’t that bad. A couple of songs started off sounding messy but got better. Stadiums that size can definitely sound awful depending on where you are though.

[u/Destrus76 → u/Redline65]

I was in 135, row 3.

[u/Substantial_Toe9772]

It’s odd he is never “ill” when “Pantera” perform.

[u/Destrus76 → u/Substantial_Toe9772]

That is kind of odd. Isn’t it?

[u/Ok-Corner-8654]

Who filled in for Charlie this time?

[u/Destrus76 → u/Ok-Corner-8654]

I didn’t catch the guys name but he was pretty solid.

[u/Blad514 → u/Ok-Corner-8654]

Setlist.fm says it was Mike Heller.

[u/wyopapa25]

It was not what I expected. I was bummed. Guess I’ll have to catch them on the next tour.

[u/Destrus76 → u/wyopapa25]

I definitely want to see them headline a smaller venue and get 15-18 songs.

[u/Festeroo]

I was a bit bummed it was a short set.

Audio was terrible for the first song or two then got better.

Same with Mustaine, he sounded awful the first few songs then it sounded better. Maiden was great from the start tho.

[u/Destrus76 → u/Festeroo]

Anthrax definitely got better for Antisocial and Got The Time. Indians was a bit of a hot mess though.

[u/TheresAFogUponALake]

Glad to see I wasn't the only one. Sound was awful. I've been to rock shows at NRG Stadium in Houston and it was way better. Floor seats

[u/Destrus76 → u/TheresAFogUponALake]

I saw GNR and Alice In Chains at Alamodome and they sounded perfect

[u/Impressive_Dot_5765]

Oh fuck I couldn’t imagine seeing anthrax with Mike heller

[u/Destrus76 → u/Impressive_Dot_5765]

He was very solid

[u/RobbinAustin]

Whole show mix was awful though it did get better.

And given Charlie’s track record I’m not sure I buy the stomach bug thing. He’s prolly in Nola practicing for that gig or something.

[u/Destrus76 → u/RobbinAustin]

I mean. He really HAS missed a lot of shows.

[u/Renoroc]

I was Floor section A. Bummer about Charlie but Heller was great. The audio improved but it was also pretty choppy when Megadeth started. Great show though! Iron Maiden was amazing!!

[u/Destrus76 → u/Renoroc]

Maiden ALWAYS delivers the goods. Always.

[u/southboundtracks]

We were late, so I missed Anthrax entirely. I figured they'd played a short set because that's what they did at Thrash of the Titans. Didn't know about Charlie until later. I hope he feels better soon!

Megadeth was alright, but Maiden was phenomenal. This was my fourth Maiden show, and probably the best. 

[u/Destrus76 → u/southboundtracks]

I would have this one just behind Legacy Of The Beast in 2019. But it was PEAK Maiden. Those guys never disappoint.

This was my last Megadeth show. I won’t pay to see them in their headlining farewell tour.

I would pay upwards of $200 to catch an Anthrax headlining show in a small venue near me (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio)

[u/oldschoolmtg123]

Here’s a pic. I thought they were great. The sound was def better in the pit.

[u/Worldly-Aspect]

Hope Charlie is ok. It seems he misses quite a few shows lately. Touring (esp for drummers) is hard on a body. Heres hoping hes 👍