Disturbed live in Munich with Megadeth - The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour (Concert Review)

L7
Nov 5
3 min read

Expectations

I’ve seen Disturbed about four times already. I enjoy the big hits, but I wouldn’t call myself a fan. This night I was there mainly for Megadeth, and it was my first time seeing them live. That alone made the ticket worth it for me, with Disturbed’s full arena production as a powerful bonus.

Arrival, Merch & Beer

Olympiahalle logistics were smooth as usual, a direct U-Bahn to Olympiapark and a short walk to the venue.

I took the Megadeth VIP photo opportunity that included early entry and access to the golden circle. Price was about €350 including the golden circle and early entry, which felt fair compared to today’s VIP market. Important detail, it was a photo op only, taken by the official photographer, no phone photos and no signing during the photo. Disturbed had a similar VIP tier priced above €600, which I skipped.

What the Megadeth VIP did include as keepsakes: a plastified VIP pass, a jack‑plug keychain set with a small “amp” plate that holds four keys, a large embroidered patch, a logo card holder, a bottle opener, and ear protection. No generic tote or lanyard, which I actually appreciated. After the photo, there was a small pop up with special items for sale, including stage used pieces. Prices were steep, for example shoes around €500, worn pants near €300, and even Dave’s karate outfit on the rack. I waited until late and negotiated used drumsticks plus a signed VIP pass together for €135.

Venue beer was Löwenbräu at €6.50 plus deposit. No tour cups, just the standard ones. Megadeth’s merch selection felt limited, only two tour shirt models, price €45, and none I really loved, so I skipped.

Megadeth

Short set, huge impact. With roughly 60 minutes, Megadeth went straight for the jugular and packed the set with songs everyone could shout along to. The surprise for me was “Wake Up Dead,” which I didn’t expect, and it ripped. “Angry Again” landed with that live punch I was hoping for, “Tornado of Souls” had the kind of soaring lead work that gets the whole floor buzzing, and “Symphony of Destruction” remains the riff that unites the room every single time. No giant screens, no overproduction, just a locked in band playing with precision and bite. For a first time seeing them live, it felt fantastic, the hour flew by.

Disturbed

Disturbed presented a two part show. First set, The Sickness played in full for the anniversary. Then a long break, about 30 minutes, and a second set full of hits. The production was big, lots of fire, heavy lighting, and theatrical pieces. There was a prison scene with an electric chair sequence, a monster figure looming in the backdrop at times, and plenty of visual storytelling across the night.

I’ll be honest, during the deeper cuts on the first set I only knew “Down with the Sickness,” so I took a short break. The second set was my zone, much more familiar material and a higher sing along factor for me. Vocally, David Draiman sounded album true, and the full production clearly connected with the crowd. Across both sets Disturbed played close to two hours, and the room felt absolutely theirs.

Final Thoughts

As a package, this night made total sense. A focused, hit heavy hour from Megadeth that felt razor tight, followed by Disturbed’s full arena production celebrating The Sickness and then the big songs. From a value perspective, early entry and golden circle plus a clean photo op with Megadeth at around €350 worked for me. The higher priced autograph options and the more expensive VIP tiers are a personal call.

I came for Megadeth and left very happy. Disturbed’s production delivered exactly what their fans came for. If you want a compact Megadeth set plus a full scale Disturbed show in a single night, this tour hits the mark.