08/05/21 - East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium

[PatrickS77]

9 minutes ago, adamsapple said:

Either way, far from sold out. Not to my surprise.

Who's to say though that every stadium NEEDS to be sold out? If they make the same kind of money with less asses in seats, it's still a success. Even if they make less money with cheaper tickets than a sold out show at the same prices it can be a success.

[downzy]

3 minutes ago, PatrickS77 said:

Who's to say though that every stadium NEEDS to be sold out? If they make the same kind of money with less asses in seats, it's still a success. Even if they make less money with cheaper tickets than a sold out show at the same prices it can be a success.

Success for the band, but likely a punch to the financial nuts for the promoters.

If GNR can’t come close to selling out stadiums this time around, it’s unlikely a promoter will offer them similar upfronts for another tour.

I do think this might be fans last chance to see Guns in a stadium setting (at least in North America).

[W. Axl Kev]

45 minutes ago, PatrickS77 said:

30,000 out of 55,000 is way better than 30,000 out of 80,000. In any case that is more than what would be possible in an arena, so the stadium is justified. And with those ticket prices, which arguably are higher than Springsteen's, they will make a profit. In case anyone worries that they are losing money.

Agreed, knowing that it wont be as barren as I'd previously described it. I have to say, living locally, they've done a less than impressive job of advertising the show. Unless you happen to drive past MetLife you don't see billboards etc for it.

That being said, am I experiencing child-like giddiness? Yes. I've had my outfit laid out since 7:30am this morning.

[Martin Riggs]

48 minutes ago, W. Axl Kev said:

30,000 tickets to any show is great, I agree.

That’s a good amount of tickets but that should put you in a baseball stadium not a football one. Also a little less impressive when you consider the fire sale $29 prices or whatever they were for certain tickets in recent weeks.
 

Anyways there will be a big course correction on what GNR is paid by promoters going forward after this tour if things don’t change for the better…meaning not operating on auto pilot for years squeezing every last nickel out of a reunion sans evolving forward musically/artistically. 

[PatrickS77]

2 minutes ago, downzy said:

Success for the band, but likely a punch to the financial nuts for the promoters.

If GNR can’t come close to selling out stadiums this time around, it’s unlikely a promoter will offer them similar upfronts for another tour.

I do think this might be fans last chance to see Guns in a stadium setting (at least in North America).

Well. Not living up to the maximum profit. But I'm not so sure if it really is a financial punch to the promoter. Considering the pandemic I don't think expectations were really that high to begin with. And it definitely is better than what they had last year. But yeah. It wouldn't be bad if GNR had to lower their fees and thus promoters could lower the ticket prices.

[Coma16]

I've never really seen the appeal for a stadium concern, from a fan perspective. Even the "good" seats are sooooo far back and the sound is usually shit. 

[BangoSkank]

1 hour ago, Coma16 said:

I've never really seen the appeal for a stadium concern, from a fan perspective. Even the "good" seats are sooooo far back and the sound is usually shit. 

Yeah - there's not much to say about them from that perspective. It's mostly a notch for the band and could mean big bucks for the promoter. 

[DaneisKing1389]

Somebody want to potentially grab me a lithograph if they can? You can PM if so and we can work out details. I live on the UWS and can’t make it tonight sadly. Or happily. I don’t know at this point.

[BangoSkank]

What they should be doing is cutting prices for some of these ludicrously priced seats. This is why I skipped the MSG arena shows and buying nosebleeds tonight. Seeing one rock show shouldn't break the bank for the average person. 

[dontdamnmeuyi2015]

Even when I lived in Brooklyn, never went to this venue.

Always saw my concerts in MSG or Nassau or Jones Beach.

Not a fan of outdoor venues.

Enjoy the show and give us details.

[Bitchisback]

3 minutes ago, Coma16 said:

I've never really seen the appeal for a stadium concern, from a fan perspective. Even the "good" seats are sooooo far back and the sound is usually shit. 

It's cool for the experience though.  I was at MetLife when it was sold out in 2016 and seeing all the people there, everyone singing at the same time, it is always a cool experience. 

 

I much rather a club show but a stadium show is cool too

 

[Live Like a Suicide]

30,000/50,000 isn't too bad given the pandemic and price points of the tickets. I reckon they could probably push another stadium round in a few years with a new album.

[dontdamnmeuyi2015]

Just now, BangoSkank said:

What they should be doing is cutting prices for some of these ludicrously priced seats. This is why I skipped the MSG arena shows and buying nosebleeds tonight. Seeing one rock show shouldn't break the bank for the average person. 

Posty Fest is coming to Dallas. it will be 2 full days starting at noon and outside in the AT&T parking lot. Tickets are over $400 and up including fees which are over $70 now.

I can't image being in the parking lot all day with no shade at all? Even though this fest is in October, it's still hot in Dallas.

Not to mention MGK wants over $300 plus for his concerts? I guess venues and acts want to make up for missing last year. We fans pay the price. although GNR tickets are the same as I paid two years ago, so I think that's okay.

[Martin Riggs]

5 minutes ago, dontdamnmeuyi2015 said:

Posty Fest is coming to Dallas. it will be 2 full days starting at noon and outside in the AT&T parking lot. Tickets are over $400 and up including fees which are over $70 now.

I can't image being in the parking lot all day with no shade at all? Even though this fest is in October, it's still hot in Dallas.

Not to mention MGK wants over $300 plus for his concerts? I guess venues and acts want to make up for missing last year. We fans pay the price. although GNR tickets are the same as I paid two years ago, so I think that's okay.

I actually think Post Malone is talented, but who in the fuck would pay $300+ to see Machine Gun Kelly?!?! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[AxlRoseCDII]

I think it’s moreso due to covid than anything else. There’s still a lot of Americans unwilling to attend something like this.

[BangoSkank]

1 hour ago, AxlRoseCDII said:

I think it’s moreso due to covid than anything else. There’s still a lot of Americans unwilling to attend something like this.

Eh, they were so highly priced pre-covid too. Loads of acts are too. So many huge acts cost so much damn money for anything worth sitting in. It's the product of a million factors, but nevertheless it makes it so hard for the average person to buy 3-4 tickets.

[W. Axl Kev]

I've just been sent tonight's setlist + alternatives. Is it in poor taste to post those prior to the show? Need guidance from the mod's as to what we're allowed to do.

 

Edit: I'm not going to post it. Don't want to know myself so I'm not looking at it.

Edited August 5, 2021 by W. Axl Kev

[Tonyp44]

My 2 favorite things, GnR and the NY Giants. Hopefully I get a litho.

[BangoSkank]

1 hour ago, W. Axl Kev said:

I've just been sent tonight's setlist + alternatives. Is it in poor taste to post those prior to the show? Need guidance from the mod's as to what we're allowed to do.

If there are major changes on it I'd like to avoid it, but honestly it's almost nearly identical to the other two (and the 100 shows prior).

[Axl_morris]

4 minutes ago, W. Axl Kev said:

I've just been sent tonight's setlist + alternatives. Is it in poor taste to post those prior to the show? Need guidance from the mod's as to what we're allowed to do.

Don't post until after show

[Voodoochild]

9 minutes ago, W. Axl Kev said:

I've just been sent tonight's setlist + alternatives. Is it in poor taste to post those prior to the show? Need guidance from the mod's as to what we're allowed to do.

Its ok I guess. Not likely to have any major diference from the previous two shows anyways.

[MattleyCrue]

11 minutes ago, W. Axl Kev said:

I've just been sent tonight's setlist + alternatives. Is it in poor taste to post those prior to the show? Need guidance from the mod's as to what we're allowed to do.

 

Edit: I'm not going to post it. Don't want to know myself so I'm not looking at it.

Let’s see it!

[Axl_morris]

GNR has had enough trouble with leaks over the years. Keep it to yourself

[Stay.Of.Execution]

Band is staying at the Ritz Carlton at Central Park, if anyone wants to try and catch them

[FabioRoses]

13 minutes ago, Axl_morris said:

GNR has had enough trouble with leaks over the years. Keep it to yourself

Maybe it's ok, it's just a setlist? Or anyone who leaks it might be in trouble?