New DT Tour dates

[cramx3]

From DT's Facebook:

Our Images, Words & Beyond Tour is Coming to North America!

Look for dates this October through December. The full list of tour dates will be revealed soon

[SystematicThought]

It's about time. Didn't they tell us back in December that dates would be announced shortly? 

[Progmetty]

Very interesting discussion the last two pages from November, sorry I missed it. I'm on the "you don't have to keep your studio efforts at your live performance ability minimum" team.
So on to the news, I've been out of the loop, what's the setlist for that I&W tour? Just I&W in it's entirety?

[cramx3]

It's about time. Didn't they tell us back in December that dates would be announced shortly? 

Yup 

Very interesting discussion the last two pages from November, sorry I missed it. I'm on the "you don't have to keep your studio efforts at your live performance ability minimum" team.
So on to the news, I've been out of the loop, what's the setlist for that I&W tour? Just I&W in it's entirety?

Here's a setlist:

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/dream-theater/2017/arenele-romane-bucharest-romania-6be7eaa2.html

I believe it was Bosk, maybe someone else, that hinted DT may change some songs in the first set for the NA tour.  I hope they don't though, unless it's going to change the opener.  I'd rather them play something different personally.

[Chino]

It's about time. Didn't they tell us back in December that dates would be announced shortly? 

Yup 

Very interesting discussion the last two pages from November, sorry I missed it. I'm on the "you don't have to keep your studio efforts at your live performance ability minimum" team.
So on to the news, I've been out of the loop, what's the setlist for that I&W tour? Just I&W in it's entirety?

Here's a setlist:

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/dream-theater/2017/arenele-romane-bucharest-romania-6be7eaa2.html

I believe it was Bosk, maybe someone else, that hinted DT may change some songs in the first set for the NA tour.  I hope they don't though, unless it's going to change the opener.  I'd rather them play something different personally.

I agree on the opener. Personally, I find TDEN to be a total snoozefest once the opening riff is over. I wouldn't be surprised to see them remove TGoM and ONW from the first set, seeing as how poorly received The Astonishing was on their second time through.

[cramx3]

Yea, it's got a sick opening riff but the rest of the song is just not that interesting to me (and I've seen it a few times live now).  However, I think TA songs stay, and I say that just because I think DT is still going to try and support that album a bit.  Maybe they change those songs, but I can't see them abandoning TA songs already.  Those songs are short too so it's not taking up too much set time.

[mikeyd23]

Man, I can't wait for NA dates! Great news!

[LPMX]

I think ITPOE pt. 1 could have been a great opener for that tour instead of TDEN. It hasn't been played since the SC tour, unlike TDEN which have been overplayed IMO, and it has that sick intro.

[cramx3]

I think ITPOE pt. 1 could have been a great opener for that tour instead of TDEN. It hasn't been played since the SC tour, unlike TDEN which have been overplayed IMO, and it has that sick intro.

Agreed, LOVE that song and wish they'd bring it back.

[gzarruk]

I think ITPOE pt. 1 could have been a great opener for that tour instead of TDEN. It hasn't been played since the SC tour, unlike TDEN which have been overplayed IMO, and it has that sick intro.

Agreed, LOVE that song and wish they'd bring it back.

May the DT guys hear you! ITPOE pt. 1 would work very well as the opener for this tour. Also, would love to see them replace TBP with STR 

[Shooters1221]

I think ITPOE pt. 1 could have been a great opener for that tour instead of TDEN. It hasn't been played since the SC tour, unlike TDEN which have been overplayed IMO, and it has that sick intro.

Agreed, LOVE that song and wish they'd bring it back.

ITPOE Pt. 1 is one of the great album openers in history, IMO, it's up there with Tom Sawyer.

[RaiseTheKnife]

There are plenty of songs that DT has showcased in Europe, but given no attention in the U.S.  Behind the Veil and Wither come to mind.  I honestly think DT should work those into the first set for the U.S.

[cramx3]

There are plenty of songs that DT has showcased in Europe, but given no attention in the U.S.  Behind the Veil and Wither come to mind.  I honestly think DT should work those into the first set for the U.S.

I upvote this as well

[mikeyd23]

Behind the Veil would be awesome.

[gmillerdrake]

Behind the Veil would be awesome.

....and Surrender to Reason. I don't think they've played Surrender to Reason live yet.

[Tick]

Behind the Veil would be awesome.

....and Surrender to Reason. I don't think they've played Surrender to Reason live yet.

The Bigger Picture and Surrender to Reason are my 2 favorites from that album, aside from the epic Illumination Theory

[axeman90210]

I would very much like some Behind the Veil live, please and thank you.

[RodrigoAltaf]

Looking forward to seeing them in Toronto if/when this tour comes to Canada!

[SystematicThought]

September 19- Hordern Pavillion in Sydney, Australia
September 20- Palais Theater in Melbourne, Australia

Mangini on his Facebook:

Hello Australia !! Hello Japan and other fabulous places throughout the Pacific Rim with fabulous people that we'll be announcing !!

People?

[bosk1]

  Yes, they do have people there.

[SystematicThought]

Wow, I'm an idiot. I misread his post as having special guests that they'll announce later

[cramx3]

Wow, I'm an idiot. I misread his post as having special guests that they'll announce later

I did the same thing when first reading that 

[gmillerdrake]

I would very much like some Behind the Veil live, please and thank you.

They played it at WACKEN in 2015.

Right around the 1hr 4 minute mark....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0fPY9PPB2E

[Architeuthis]

Would like to see The Bigger Picture and Behind The Veil on the US tour. Also Octavarium instead of ACOS.    .   Even though ACOS would still be nice..

[RodrigoAltaf]

Has there been any official confirmation that there will be changes to the setlist?

[cramx3]

Has there been any official confirmation that there will be changes to the setlist?

No

[RaiseTheKnife]

Has there been any official confirmation that there will be changes to the setlist?

Heck, the dates and cities haven't even been released yet, but it can't hurt to lobby for songs that have been overlooked in the U.S.

[RaiseTheKnife]

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[This other space reserved for the folks in all other cities that went to see The Astonishing live even though they were not crazy about the album, but figured supporting the tour would be beneficial in the future.]

[TheOutlawXanadu]

[This space reserved in advance for all the complaints by the Southern states for DT not coming to their city this next cycle when the tour dates are released]

Ha! So true. May as well get started...

While I know that these kind of things are outside of the band's control, I think that they'd be crazy not to come through North Carolina again. Their show at DPAC last year was probably 90% full and the crowd loved it.

[TAC]

[This space reserved in advance for all the complaints by the Southern states for DT not coming to their city this next cycle when the tour dates are released]

More like [This space is reserved to quote Bluehaize]

[Tick]

My the time, "tour dates coming soon" are announced I fear the dates will have already happened!

[SystematicThought]

On Facebook, they keep posting pictures with a caption saying US Dates soon. Whoever runs their Facebook is god-awful at it. They've been saying US dates soon since December 

[ReaperKK]

On Facebook, they keep posting pictures with a caption saying US Dates soon. Whoever runs their Facebook is god-awful at it. They've been saying US dates soon since December 

My thoughts exactly

[RaiseTheKnife]

My the time, "tour dates coming soon" are announced I fear the dates will have already happened!

Winter is coming.

[JayOctavarium]