I saw Metallica this week and they played a killer 90 minute set right through, no encore. It was glorious. They left, we left, everyone was happy.
When I worked backstage, it seemed like that encore period was just a mini break for most bands, so they could finish strong. Often it would be round of shots/ a quick joint, then psych themselves back up for the last 3.
Encores are just giving music away for free; it’s basically stealing a concert ticket from themselves. /s
Found Lars Ulrich’s account. Dumme svin!
You know, he seems like a real pain in the ass, but seeing him live was pretty incredible. He’s a hell of a drummer and I have to respect that he’s been able to make himself so visible as a band member.
I went to an Elton John concert where the crowd cheered for an encore for about 10 minutes.
He did not come back.
You are allowed to be a dick to your audience when you’re a superstar.
Kinda rough that encore is so expected that if they don’t come back people think you’re a dick. It’s like Americans and tipping
Or Americans and standing ovations.
Americans are great at making things that should be optional or rare into common, mandatory garbage.
Give this man a standing ovation
