This photo epitomizes the energy we all seek at concerts. I attended Welcome To Rockville in Jacksonville, Florida. We traveled hours for the event and had issue after issue. By the time we checked in to our hotel, we had missed the first half of the festival day. Arriving at Metro Park, we were already trying to fight the mental fatigue of our trip. It was very hot and I found myself less than enthusiastic as we wandered from stage to stage. Most of the bands were great- The Cult, Volbeat. But it wasn't until we made our way over to the closing show that our attitudes were completely adjusted! Avenged Sevenfold was the headliner that Saturday night. I had never had the chance to see them live and, in all honesty, am not their biggest fan. However, what took place when Avenged Sevenfold came on stage was amazing. The crowd exploded. Moving and singing along to every song. The band gave the audience what they wanted and in return the crowd gave back- sevenfold. I have had the pleasure of seeing many bands over the years, but Avenged put on one of the best live performances I have witnessed for some time. What helped set them apart though are their fans. After a long, hot, dusty day of annoyance and aggrevation, being surrounded by the energy that spread throughout the crowd as the band took the stage made every moment of getting there worth every moment of being there.

by: jennifer F