Seether in Concert: Well Worth the Wait!

Seether's one of those "nu-metal" bands that I've been listening to since their first album came out, but had never seen them live in concert. I was supposed to see them with Evanescence, Finger 11 and Goldfinger at St. Cloud State University in 2003, but Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody left the band before the performance, which was rescheduled with different opening acts. I finally got to see Seether live in concert at the Myth in Maplewood, MN last night, and I have to say they were well worth the 12 year wait!

I got to the Myth last night just in time to meet up with a good friend, and we made our way towards the front of the stage in time to see the first opening act, Minnesota natives Sin City Escape. This was my third time seeing this band perform, so I knew to expect a good set. They did a good job of entertaining the crowd, and we also got to meet relatives of the band's drummer during their performance.

We left the pit area after their set to meet up with other friends from out of state. We caught up with them just in time to see Nonpoint take the stage, launching into the hit single "Breaking Skin" from last year's release The Return. I wasn't at a good vantage point to take great pictures of the band, but I had fun hanging out with my friends and getting to hear Nonpoint live for the fourth time in the last 18 months. I enjoyed hearing the hits "What A Day," "That Day," "Misery" and their cover of Phil Collins' hit "In the Air Tonight" before they wrapped up their set with the crowd favorite "Bullet With A Name."

It was a full house at the Myth, and I witnessed a few fans getting a little out of control before Seether took the stage, launching into the single "Gasoline" from their debut album. Their sound reverberated throughout the crowded arena, and my friends and I were jamming along to the hits "Rise Above This," "Country Song," "Broken," "Fine Again," "Remedy," and others along with new songs "Words as Weapons," "Weak" and "Same Damn Life" from last year's release Isolate and Medicate. Even with solos between songs, I can't remember the last time I heard such a cohesive performance by a headlining act this year.

My friend and I made our way back to the front of the pit towards the end of Seether's set, and moshed a little before the band called it a night. We then went to the back of the arena, in time to chat with the guys in Sin City Escape. My friend had purchased some merchandise online from the band, but because a hoodie was out of stock, we were both able to pick up a T-shirt and CD from the guys.

My friend and I said our goodbyes for the evening, and I made my way home, cranking up my Seether mix on my MP3 player in the car as I reflected on another incredible concert! If you haven't seen Seether live yet, I'd strongly recommend you do so - you won't be disappointed. Another great night of great music with great friends!

Well, that's all for now, next blog will be a review of tonight's Tantric concert at Pov's in Spring Lake Park, MN. Until then, have a great holiday weekend, everyone!