The gates opened at 2 pm and the concert began at 2:30, with the second stage. Unfortunately I missed the many bands that graced this stage like Ghostface, Funeral for a Friend, & MOP.

The Used kicked off the main stage around 4:15. They played for about 30 minutes and included their hit "In the Ink". Although the arena was only at half capacity, they received a great response and were very appreciative.

Less than Jake was the second band to take the stage. They too only played for approximately 30 minutes. Their sound was a fuse of rock with brass (sax and trombone), which gave them a different sound from any other band there. The fans really got into it and everyone was having a great time, especially when they played their prized song, "The Science of Selling Yourself Short".

Snoop Dogg was next on the line-up with a full assortment of musicians. Not only did he come with his DJ, but a full rock band and brass accompaniment. While DJ Pooh stood on top of "The Dogg House" mixing it up, Snoop and his entourage rode scooters on stage, danced with a few ladies from the crowd, and rapped and sang various songs, old and new. Snoop is definitely an entertainer!

Next was my all-time favorite, Korn! Jonathan was perfection personified. This was my second time experiencing Korn, the first being at Ozzfest 2003. They played and sounded 100 times better this time around and they were great at Ozzfest. Jonathan came out in full Scottish regala with kilt, sporran and bagpipes and belted out all Korn favorites like "Freak on a Leash", "Ya‘ll Want A Single", "I Did My Time", "ADIAS", and "Falling Away From Me." They also played "The Wall" by Pink Floyd which received an amazing response. Monkey, Head, Fieldy, and David played like never before, creating a Korn-frenzy. With everyone singing, dancing, and waving their hands, it was truly incredible. Long live Korn!

Linkin Park was the last to take the stage. Their stage show was awesome with pyrotechnics and a special surprise as Jonathan from Korn, intertwine his voice with Chester Bennington’s for the song "One Step Closer". They played all of their top songs like "In the End", "Crawling", "Numb", "Breaking the Habit", and "Faint" . Although I felt that Mike Shinoda was a tad off, it did not deter from the incredible show that they put on. Not one fan left there disappointed. I can’t wait to see them again next year.


Concert Review by Melissa Corneliuson-Barnes © 2004 Florida Entertainment Scene - All Rights Reserved.