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Even though it was played like an opener rather than its usual feel (rock and roll version, around 10 min., no seriously deep exploration), the energy in the crowd and the feeling of a Ghost opener are something really special and rare. Regardless of whether or not the show delivered on the promise, after that Ghost opener, I didn't care.
I remember saying during setbreak on night 1 "They've already played Icculus, and they opened with Ghost! This weekend is already worth it." If a first set can make you say that, well then...