Just got around to this thread. Need to give my 2 cents. I've been down with system since before their debut album came out, but saw them last night for the first time since that era. They absolutely did NOT disappoint.
For a band that is only several shows into touring after a 2 year hiatus, they sounded absolutely incredible. Couldnt have been tighter. And quite frankly, the torrid pace of that show, literaly song after song, was a feat in and of itself as far as a musicians endurance. Reviews of past gureilla shows indicated a nearly identical setlist, however they lasted closer to 90 minutes (probably less sick = more vocal between songs).
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1501594/20050510/system_of_a_down.jhtml I noticed darons ambivalence from the start, but it made sense when i found out that they all are suffering from varying degrees from the flu.
I guess they just said lets get through this as painlessly as possible. I'll take that over them calling in sick - which is what toronto got.
you saw a band at perhaps their absolute apex, in a phenomenal venue. stop your bitching.
