DISTURBED / MEGADETH - Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam

The Ziggo Dome was packed to the rafters on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, with a sea of black shirts and electric anticipation. The lineup promised a clash of titans: Megadeth as the special guest and Disturbed headlining their The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour. The venue’s reputation for crisp acoustics once again proved well deserved. Loud and clear! Pics by Ashley Oomen

Megadeth: 55 minutes of razor-sharp thrash

At exactly 7:00 PM, the lights dimmed and Dave Mustaine’s snarl cut through the darkness like a blade. Megadeth wasted no time. No banter, no theatrics, just pure, blistering musicianship. “Hangar 18” exploded with surgical twin guitars, followed by the spiraling solo work of “Tornado of Souls,” played with the kind of speed and control that makes younger bands look like amateurs.

The crowd’s energy built with every riff, culminating in the one-two punch of “Symphony of Destruction” and “Holy Wars… The Punishment Due.” But the real surprise came mid-set: the live debut of “Tipping Point,” a track as sharp and relentless as the band’s legacy itself. At 63, Mustaine still commanded the stage with quiet authority less showman, more general. Every song was an attack, every note a precision strike.

Disturbed: The Sickness in full, then the anthems

When Disturbed took over, the mood shifted. Less combat, more communion. The stage glowed in deep reds and blues as David Draiman emerged, head bowed, before launching into “Voices.” The band performed The Sickness front to back, an inspired move that turned nostalgia into narrative. The raw angst of “Stupify” and “Down With the Sickness” hit harder than ever, a reminder of how those early 2000s anthems defined a generation of metal fans.

But it was the second act that transformed the night. The thunder of “Ten Thousand Fists,” the indestructible march of “Indestructible,” and the haunting quiet of “The Sound of Silence”. All stitched together with the confidence of a band fully aware of its power. Draiman’s voice soared, cracked and healed again, often reaching into the crowd as if pulling everyone into the performance itself.

Production and atmosphere

Production values were big but tasteful: sharp visuals, lighting that complemented the dynamics, and a mix that gave every detail room to breathe. The Ziggo Dome’s acoustics worked wonders with tight bass, clear vocals and a live balance that brought moments like “The Sound of Silence” to spine-tingling life. After several uncertain stops on the tour, the Amsterdam show carried an undercurrent of relief and defiance: the night went on, louder than ever.