Software’s first-ever vacation spot competition came about over the weekend within the Dominican Republic, and it seems that the band was booed on the finish of its second present of the fest for not residing as much as their promise of enjoying “two distinctive units.”
The Software within the Sand Competition in Punta Cana kicked off on Friday (March seventh), with the band slated to play two reveals over two nights, headlining a lineup that additionally included Primus, Coheed and Cambria, Mastodon, and extra.
It looks as if the band’s efficiency on Friday evening (March seventh) was properly acquired, as they performed a 10-song set that included songs from all 5 of their studio albums, together with favorites like “Schism,” “Stinkfist,” and “Vicarious.”
The frustration apparently got here on the finish of the band’s second present on Saturday evening (March eighth), which noticed the band play 9 songs, 4 of which they carried out the evening earlier than (“Concern Inoculum,” “Jambi,” “Pneuma,” and “Rosetta Stoned”).
Video footage posted on Reddit (see under) seemingly reveals followers booing the band, in addition to screaming “fuck you” and flipping the hen. Feedback on Reddit and Fb recommend that the followers weren’t solely upset by the repeat songs but in addition a comparatively brief set.
One fan wrote on Reddit, “Friday evening was extraordinarily good however Saturday evening was undoubtedly a let down in size, selection and elegance. The entire purpose I did this was to see two totally different units and be capable of stroll again to the [hotel] room.”
One other individual wrote on the band’s Fb web page, “A lot for the ‘two distinctive units’ we have been promised,” with another person including, “And so they give up half-hour early tonight. Should you hated Software followers, that is what you’ll do. It’s perplexing that they’re this disconnected from actuality. I believe it’s greater than fucked up; I believe it’s a breach of contract and so they owe us a refund for tonight. Unacceptable. No less than Primus kicked ass, and the opposite bands have been nice. Software is my favourite band, and I’m simply beside myself that they’d do that in any case that hype.”
Technically, the band did play two distinctive units in that they weren’t precisely the identical, however it looks as if sure followers have been anticipating the performances to be wholly distinctive with no repeat songs, as Metallica are doing on over two nights in every metropolis on their present “M72 World Tour.”
Software are set to play their first-ever South American reveals this spring, in addition to a couple gigs in Mexico, with tickets out there right here. Followers also can catch singer Maynard James Keenan when he heads out on the “Sessanta V2.0” tour along with his bands A Excellent Circle and Puscifer, together with Primus. Tickets for that outing may be bought right here.
See obvious video of followers booing Software on Saturday evening under, adopted by the setlists for every evening.
Video of Boos and FU’s Saturday Evening in Dominican Republic
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Setlist Evening 1 (Friday):
Stinkfist
Concern Inoculum
Rosetta Stoned
Pneuma
Jambi
Schism
The Grudge
Flood (with Justin Chancellor intro)
Invincible
Vicarious
Setlist Evening 2 (Saturday):
Concern Inoculum
Ænema
Rosetta Stoned
Pneuma
Jambi
Descending
Chocolate Chip Journey
Intolerance
Swamp Music