Author Topic: James LaBrie on Metal All Stars tour in November/December (Read 5739 times)

? · « **on:** July 30, 2014, 06:14:23 AM »

https://www.metalallstars.com/

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METAL ALL STARS ANNOUNCE 2014 WESTERN EUROPEAN TOUR
After a successful Eastern European tour last Spring, the Metal All Stars are returning to conquer the rest of Europe this fall with some exciting new additions to the line up.

Confirmed artists include:
Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY)
James LaBrie (DREAM THEATER)
Geoff Tate (formerly of Queensryche)
Joey Belladonna (Anthrax)
Dave Ellefson (MEGADETH)
Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT)
Ross The Boss (ex-MANOWAR)
Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, ROD STEWART)
Cronos(VENOM)
Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH)
Gus G (Ozzy Osborne)
Blasko (Ozzy Osborne)
Kobra Paige (Kobra and the Lotus)

Current confirmed dates will include stops in 20 countries and will feature an evening of metal classics being performed in different kick ass line-up configuration with sets that include renditions of all the performing artists’ respective classics.

The Metal All Stars was formed by Gabe Reed Productions as a way to give the world’s metal fans an opportunity to see metal legends in one blockbuster show. As Gabe Reed commented “as a metal fan, this is the show that I always wanted to see – 2 plus hours of legendary metal!” Gabe Reed Productions is a global production and touring company, that has, in addition to the Metal All Stars, organized international stadium shows/tours for powerhouse artists including KISS, Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses, and Rock N Roll All Stars that featured Gene Simmons of KISS, along with members of Guns N’ Roses, Def Leppard, Deep Purple, Alice in Chains and more, and was featured on the season finale of the highly successful television show ‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels.’

The participating artists are looking forward to the Metal All Stars next tour as much as the fans are. As Zakk Wylde stated, “The Metal All Stars are back and we are going to kick some major ass!” Additionally, James LaBrie, “I am psyched to be a part of the Metal All Stars tour with an incredible collection of singers and musicians. Come on out and let's make it a memorable kick ass evening that is going to rock!”

It’s not often that such a stellar cast is assembled for one tour, and sharing one stage. Soon,lucky European headbangers will get a chance to get a mega-dose of metal on a single night, with the upcoming 2014 Metal All Stars tour.

CONFIRMED METAL ALL STARS EUROPE
2014 TOUR DATES:

12/1/14 Zurich Switzerland – X-Tra
12/3/14 Vienna Austria – Outdoor @ Arena
12/6/14 Prague, Czech Republic – Forum Karlin
12/10/14 Copenhagen, Denmark - Vega
12/12/14 Tilburg, Netherlands - 013
12/16/14 London, UK – Academy Brixton

MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUCED SOON!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
www.metalallstars.com
facebook.com/metalallstarsofficial
twitter.com/metalallstar

At least in Finland Metal All Stars was a massive flop last April (probably due to the overpriced tickets) and few people showed up:

Also, Geoff Tate on the bill?!

Zydar · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2014, 06:16:04 AM »

Geoff Tate?! Don't be getting any ideas about new stage outfits and such, JLB. Perhaps some strippers on future DT shows?

CharlesPL · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2014, 06:19:39 AM »

Great News.

Scorpion · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2014, 06:20:38 AM »

This sounds somewhat hilarious. Geoff Tate?

I'd love a JLB/Cronos duet, though.

bl5150 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2014, 06:25:05 AM »

I'm sure Carmine's Vanilla Fudge and Rod Stewart cred will be a big draw - FFS

What about Blue Murder/King Kobra?

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2014, 06:39:02 AM »

This seems...weird.

mikeyd23 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2014, 06:50:58 AM »

Reading through the news, I wasn't sure how to feel about this... Then I saw that pic from the Finland gig and felt kinda awkward. Some cool musicians included in the bunch though, obviously including JLB, I hope this goes well for them!

Nefarius · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2014, 06:54:22 AM »

JLB should check his insurance status and have spit protection close by at all times.

Greetings...
Nef

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2014, 07:03:48 AM »

Quote from: mikeyd23 on July 30, 2014, 06:50:58 AM

Reading through the news, I wasn't sure how to feel about this... Then I saw that pic from the Finland gig and felt kinda awkward. Some cool musicians included in the bunch though, obviously including JLB, I hope this goes well for them!

Yeah, this.

cramx3 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2014, 07:21:17 AM »

I dont really understand this. All these guys just play together and play songs from thier bands? Sounds interesting in theory but that picture of the empty arena is kind of how I feel this would turn out in reality. I just dont get it and I bet a lot of people dont which is why there was poor turnout before.

CharlesPL · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2014, 07:26:21 AM »

More Dates:

11/28/14 Bochum, Germany – Ruhrkongress
11/29/14 Leipzig, Germany – Haus Auensee
11/29/14 Leipzig, Germany – Haus Auensee
12/1/14 Zurich, Switzerland – X-Tra
12/3/14 Vienna, Austria – Outdoor @ Arena
12/6/14 Prague, Czech Republic – Karlin
2/7/14 Warsaw, Poland – Progresja
12/10/14 Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega
12/11/14 Kial, Germany - Max
12/12/14 Tilburg, Netherlands – 013
12/14/14 Paris, France - Bataclan
12/16/14 London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton

Quote from: cramx3 on July 30, 2014, 07:21:17 AM

I dont really understand this. All these guys just play together and play songs from thier bands?

I do not know also,but I'm going to Warsaw.

aprilethereal · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2014, 07:31:06 AM »

Interesting idea, and I would probably check out some performances on youtube, but actually go there? No way, and looking at the photo of the audience it seems like I'm not the only one thinking that way.

Edit: typo

YtseJamittaja · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2014, 07:56:03 AM »

Ville, your picture obviously reduce ticket sales

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #13 on:** July 30, 2014, 08:10:30 AM »

This sounds something that MP would do in a heartbeat...not JLB lol.

Nice to see him out of his DT environment, though.

RedKlouD72 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 30, 2014, 07:03:56 PM »

sounds dreadful.

agreed that this sounds like an MP thing.

wolfking · « **Reply #15 on:** July 30, 2014, 07:12:44 PM »

In reality, that lineup is pretty terrible. I would have expected more guitarists too.

Daso · « **Reply #16 on:** July 30, 2014, 07:42:03 PM »

It's not the best line up, but there's the talented bunch there which makes it kind of worthwhile. What will they play, though? Will Geoff grab another fan's phone and throw it to the audience?

? · « **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2014, 01:45:38 AM »

Quote from: YtseJamittaja on July 30, 2014, 07:56:03 AM

Ville, your picture obviously reduce ticket sales

I just wanted to show the harsh reality

I'd be shocked if it was a massive success everywhere but here. I'm also surprised James is taking part in this, as most of the musicians in the line-up are from nostalgia acts whose glory days were in the 80s or 90s.

Quote from: Daso on July 30, 2014, 07:42:03 PM

It's not the best line up, but there's the talented bunch there which makes it kind of worthwhile. What will they play, though? Will Geoff grab another fan's phone and throw it to the audience?

Looking at setlist.fm, it seems that each vocalist gets 3-5 songs to sing, usually from their own bands. At least JLB will get to prove to his haters that his singing skills are miles above Tate's nowadays

nikatapi · « **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2014, 01:56:08 AM »

Cool news, Gus G had told me that he wanted James for his solo album and James was down to do it, but due to schedjuling differences it didn't happen.
Maybe we'll see some interesting stuff happening from this.

RaiseTheKnife · « **Reply #19 on:** July 31, 2014, 02:37:42 AM »

I attended the Metal Masters 5 with Mike Portnoy, Kerry King, Scott Ian, Phil Anselmo and others. Very cool event. They surprised us with a cover of Change of Seasons part 1. The above projects sounds very similar.

DreamerTV · « **Reply #20 on:** July 31, 2014, 03:28:34 AM »

Wait, aren't DT supposed to tour in those months?

? · « **Reply #21 on:** July 31, 2014, 03:32:50 AM »

Quote from: DreamerTV on July 31, 2014, 03:28:34 AM

Wait, aren't DT supposed to tour in those months?

The earliest date listed on the website is November 28, so DT's tour should be over by then.

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #22 on:** July 31, 2014, 04:31:58 AM »

Quote from: nikatapi on July 31, 2014, 01:56:08 AM

Cool news, Gus G had told me that he wanted James for his solo album and James was down to do it, but due to schedjuling differences it didn't happen.

Wow, I didn't know that!

nikatapi · « **Reply #23 on:** July 31, 2014, 04:43:23 AM »

Quote from: MoraWintersoul on July 31, 2014, 04:31:58 AM

Quote from: nikatapi on July 31, 2014, 01:56:08 AM
Cool news, Gus G had told me that he wanted James for his solo album and James was down to do it, but due to schedjuling differences it didn't happen.
Wow, I didn't know that!

Yeah it was a few months ago, i was surprised as well, but i think a collaboration will probably happen in the future given the positive vibe that Gus had about it.

wolfking · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2014, 05:38:30 AM »

Quote from: nikatapi on July 31, 2014, 04:43:23 AM

Quote from: MoraWintersoul on July 31, 2014, 04:31:58 AM
Quote from: nikatapi on July 31, 2014, 01:56:08 AM
Cool news, Gus G had told me that he wanted James for his solo album and James was down to do it, but due to schedjuling differences it didn't happen.
Wow, I didn't know that!

Yeah it was a few months ago, i was surprised as well, but i think a collaboration will probably happen in the future given the positive vibe that Gus had about it.

That's cool, Gus' album was awesome. Would definitely love to hear James on the next one.

ZKX-2099 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 31, 2014, 05:43:17 AM »

Will he be playing any "James LaBrie" songs or just DT?

Zydar · « **Reply #26 on:** July 31, 2014, 07:04:03 AM »

Or Winter Rose.

As I Am · « **Reply #27 on:** July 31, 2014, 06:49:01 PM »

Sounds like a BOMB to me!

ErHaO · « **Reply #28 on:** August 01, 2014, 05:28:56 AM »

Saw JLB and the notion that they will sing metal classics and 013 (venue I really like), so I was interested.

But then I saw Tate and that picture of Finland, damn.

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #29 on:** August 01, 2014, 06:31:14 AM »

I for one would be happy to see this. They´re coming to São Paulo as well, and if it wasn´t for the fact that I have a one month old daughter, I´d certainly be there. And call me crazy, but for me the less people showing up the better - it gives me a chance to watch things from up close when it´s open admission.

SuperTaco · « **Reply #30 on:** August 01, 2014, 09:16:48 AM »

Quote from: nikatapi on July 31, 2014, 01:56:08 AM

Cool news, Gus G had told me that he wanted James for his solo album and James was down to do it, but due to schedjuling differences it didn't happen.
Maybe we'll see some interesting stuff happening from this.

That's wicked. I've been a fan of Gus G/Firewind for about 8 years and I love his guitar work. it would be awesome to see James bring his voice to Gus's musical style someday.

MetropolisDLX · « **Reply #31 on:** August 07, 2014, 02:41:35 AM »

I found this video of JLB. I really, really wish I could go now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCR2wPZIZW0

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #32 on:** August 07, 2014, 03:50:50 AM »

Aw man, he's playing solo stuff... possible JLB band tour warmup in the making?

a51502112 · « **Reply #33 on:** August 07, 2014, 04:08:33 AM »

Quote from: MetropolisDLX on August 07, 2014, 02:41:35 AM

I found this video of JLB. I really, really wish I could go now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCR2wPZIZW0

I think I hear JLB's wife making dinner... Poutine maybe.;-)

SuperTaco · « **Reply #34 on:** August 07, 2014, 08:04:01 AM »

Quote from: a51502112 on August 07, 2014, 04:08:33 AM

Quote from: MetropolisDLX on August 07, 2014, 02:41:35 AM
I found this video of JLB. I really, really wish I could go now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCR2wPZIZW0

I think I hear JLB's wife making dinner... Poutine maybe.;-)

Sounds like someone entered the room... perhaps on a forklift?

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Author Topic: James LaBrie on Metal All Stars tour in November/December (Read 5739 times)