Porn videos, devil signs (with both hands), pyrotechnics that go up like ejaculate, 10-minute drum solos and promises to get "fuckin’ drunk." What, you expected anything less?
Nickelback are late taking the stage after support acts Saving Abel and Seether, but just as the sold-out ACC crowd are starting to get rowdy, the Albertan rockers come out flying with “Something In Your Mouth.” The song is backed up by porn visuals on the screens (just in case we don’t get the subtext), and orange stage pyrotechnics that go up like ejaculate. Even in a recession, it’s nice to see a band with a special-effects budget to blow.
Frontman Chad Kroeger is feeling chatty tonight, and obviously at his ease despite staring down a packed arena. “It’s great to be back in Toronna!” he screams, more than once. Getting into his stride, he finishes “Figured You Out” by making the devil sign. With both hands. Then he engages the crowd in a rousing game of “I say ‘Nickel,’ you say ‘Back!’” The crowd wins.
