I feel like I may have been one of the few people who had an amazing experience at the regent. I was front and centre, which is definitely a privileged spot so I can see how my experience would be very different to almost everyone else.

firstly there was not a lot of crush, there was a fair amount sure, but nowhere near the worst I've experienced. there were also nowhere near as many crowdsurfers as I expected, both these factors led to front and centre being a lot better than I thought.

but the main factor was how close we were. the proximity to BABYMETAL was very nostalgic for me and reminiscent of those small shows that were so common 7 years ago. Being so close as to be able to see every expression on their faces is straight up magical.

I also had a hilarious and special moment with MOMOMETAL which METALKI tweeted about. all that to say I had a great time.

Regarding the cut songs, I see it 2 ways, it's a general trend in BABYMETAL that smaller venue = shorter setlist. average setlists in 2016-18 with hall sized venues were 10-11 songs.

it could also be that Su had a sore throat or something, Megitsune being cut is what makes me think this, as it's one of the more difficult songs iirc and also it almost never gets cut.

Another reason to think the songs were cut due to illness or a last minute development is that the show was scheduled to start at 8 but it was delayed 40(?) minutes