dragonflower

so, i totally got to see some epic metal in dallas the other day! not to mention some scottish pirate metal! unfortunately, i was taking the place of a friend who couldn't go at the last minute. it especially sucks b/c it was her birthday present. but her loss was my gain, and i needed it! we missed a couple of bands b/c we got there pretty late, and i would really liked to have seen them. it was the second time i've missed The Agonist. also missed Blackguard. But Alestorm and Kamelot (w/Fabio Lione on vocals!) were fuckin awesome. Simone Simmons from Epica came out to sing a song with Kamelot, as did Alissa White-Gluz from The Agonist. she's fucking hot as hell and has an awesome voice. she can sing beautifully & clearly, then switch right into the deep growls. and her headbanging is awesome. we parked across the street from the club, and, as we were leaving, we noticed Fabio hiding in the shadows! we got a picture, and then i got an autograph for our friend Ash, whose place i'd taken. i can't wait to see her face!! ah, it was awesome. of course, i got sick again, and haven't felt well since, but it was fucking worth it!! yeah!