I can barely even begin to explain how I felt watching them on stage. These beautiful souls that saved me from ultimate deconstruction. When the band's intro song started the crowd rushed forward all in hopes of getting closer to the band. In the midst of the band getting on stage, my sisters and I were squished into the crowd, the screams and chant raging through our ears. Once we were out of the front area of the crowd we could settle and watch the family's favorite band as a family. Each song they played was a magical experience. I was in tears and I sang and danced along to every song watching my heroes on stage. I was filled with such joy that I have never experienced in my whole life. As the band finished the last notes of the last song I felt like I belonged somewhere as the fans started to chant "through our bleeding, We are one". It was in this moment that I knew I would forever love this band. I had a blast for every minute. From standing outside waiting in line for the doors to open, to the people I got to meet while waiting in line, to seeing them in person. This was truly an experience that I will never forget and I will make sure to catch AFI the next time they are in Michigan. I have been a devout fan for 7 years and this was the first chance I got to see them live. I am so glad I let go of all the fear I used to have when it came to going to concerts and took the plunge this year. I would have to say though, this moment trumped my warped tour experience. Even if I didn't meet the band, I still was under the same stars as the man's whose voice was so beautiful that I had to live just to hear him sing.
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