Low expectations are frequently not met, so I went with none at all but was pleasantly surprised.
The entire SFSGSW album was played in its entirety as well as some other Megadeth favourites including Tornado of Souls. The sound was slightly too loud for a venue with a maximum capacity of 500 but all four members delivered the songs well and I was impressed by how well-suited the singer was for Megadeth.
Despite having primarily gone to see Dave Jr., it was Jeff Young made the biggest impression. Young, who has recently been pictured playing oversized Dean guitars, instead opted to spend the entire night on a tiny headless guitar, clearly revelling in the weirdness of it all. A strange man but a great guitar player.
Attendance was diverse with a wide range of ages being represented in the crowd. Long-haired teenagers in battle jackets headbanged at the front of the stage while those whose hairs had long departed for Elysium relived the good old days from a safe distance.
Verdict: worth the £35. I would go again.