I feel the same way; Ripper has been riding that same old tired routine for far too long now, even if the rest of the band still puts out some absolute gems.
Truth be told, I’ve become a bit of a concert recluse lately; I just find the crowds too overwhelming these days. Back when I used to go out with my buddy Sam a few years back, I ended up walking out halfway through a show and realized then that the fun had completely evaporated from the whole experience. 😁
The last show I actually dragged myself to was a Metallica gig, because obviously, I couldn't miss it. It was pure chaos—absolute mayhem—and while most people seemed to be swept up in the madness, I just couldn't bring myself to get caught up in it. 🙂