Tour incoming? (New Tour dates announced)

[cramx3]

Well get to see them again in Nashville. Should be interesting to see what the set list will look like.  I wonder if all band members will have input with the set list?

If anything, I hope S2N makes it's debut

[Cocopjojo]

The Facebook password METROPOLIS seemed to work for me.
EDIT: But I will note that I was not able to buy tickets on my desktop for some reason.  Had to execute the transaction on my iPad.

Thanks, this code worked for me for the Seattle show. I was able to buy tickets from my desktop as well.

[Ben_Jamin]

Well get to see them again in Nashville. Should be interesting to see what the set list will look like.  I wonder if all band members will have input with the set list?

If anything, I hope S2N makes it's debut

Watch them end up playing Out of Reach instead, and playing Barstool Warrior as the only D/T songs. 

That's one issue I have with coming up with a set that they may end up making. Is how much are they going to give to D/T and the songs they played on Distant Memories.

I would like them to do both Room 137 and S2N, and then use At Wit's End as the set closer.

What I would not mind either is if they only played two songs from the new album live and use the rest of the set for other songs. Then on the second leg go all out with the new songs.

[gmillerdrake]

Well get to see them again in Nashville. Should be interesting to see what the set list will look like.  I wonder if all band members will have input with the set list?

If anything, I hope S2N makes it's debut

Watch them end up playing Out of Reach instead, and playing Barstool Warrior as the only D/T songs. 

That's one issue I have with coming up with a set that they may end up making. Is how much are they going to give to D/T and the songs they played on Distant Memories.

I would like them to do both Room 137 and S2N, and then use At Wit's End as the set closer.

What I would not mind either is if they only played two songs from the new album live and use the rest of the set for other songs. Then on the second leg go all out with the new songs.

I'd prefer them to skip any of D/T and give us some songs they didn't play much of from DT. I'd love to hear 'Surrender to Reason' live which I don't think they've ever played live......I'd like to see 'Behind the Veil' live, which I think was only done once at an outdoor festival.

I'm kind of over the D/T live songs. I think they'll probably do one of them....but anymore than one of them (for me) would be a waste of allotted time where they could be playing something else. Gimme 'The Glass Prison' with Mangini on the drums so I can hear him nail every beat that was laid down in the studio and add his flare as well.

[cramx3]

Oh I definitely want the Glass Prison, maybe over any other song. 

[Ben_Jamin]

I actually would love to see The Glass Prison in the setlist. I barely remember when I saw it at Gigantour.

The only one I actually do think would be for sure is Surrender to Reason.

[Setlist Scotty]

I read this long ago on one of the best selling music business books.
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Good info - thanks for sharing!

Being that they're bringing an opening band. I am expecting Dream Theater to have no static setlist and I do hope they rotate most of the songs from both the old and new songs.

That would be nice, but judging by their MO, I don't think it's gonna happen. Maybe they'll alternate 2 or 3 songs, but I doubt it will be anything more than that, although I'd be happy to be proven wrong!

I wonder if all band members will have input with the set list?

They probably have some input but JP probably has the final say.

What I would not mind either is if they only played two songs from the new album live and use the rest of the set for other songs. Then on the second leg go all out with the new songs.

I disagree. If this was a warm up leg like they used to do during the summer festival runs, then it would make sense. But for them supporting a brand new album, it doesn't. And in fact, by going that route, they would be sending a subliminal message that they're not confident in their new album despite all the hype they've been saying otherwise (kinda like what we're seeing in some "legacy" bands that put out new albums but feature only one or two songs from it - can you say "Queensryche"?). So I'd expect a minimum of 2 songs plus the epic to be in any given setlist. Given his love for the song, BW will probably be in the set again along with one other d/t track that hasn't been played yet. Much as I would like to see it, I can't imagine it being S2N since the vocals are so rapid fire in parts - JL would be completely out of breath, and I can't imagine them using taped vocals for parts of it. Maybe R137 or more likely OoR.

Oh I definitely want the Glass Prison, maybe over any other song.

Would be a welcome return to the set, but with those arpeggios(?) beginning at 2:22 being so challenging, I wonder if it will ever be brought back.

[cramx3]

Oh I definitely want the Glass Prison, maybe over any other song.

Would be a welcome return to the set, but with those arpeggios(?) beginning at 2:22 being so challenging, I wonder if it will ever be brought back.

Yeah, every tour that passes and this isn't brought back makes me feel less and less that it will be played again.  At least I got to see MP's Shattered Fortress band perform it.  Probably the highlight of that show for me.

[Ben_Jamin]

Being that they're bringing an opening band. I am expecting Dream Theater to have no static setlist and I do hope they rotate most of the songs from both the old and new songs.

That would be nice, but judging by their MO, I don't think it's gonna happen. Maybe they'll alternate 2 or 3 songs, but I doubt it will be anything more than that, although I'd be happy to be proven wrong!

Yeah, That's more likely what will happen.

What I would not mind either is if they only played two songs from the new album live and use the rest of the set for other songs. Then on the second leg go all out with the new songs.

I disagree. If this was a warm up leg like they used to do during the summer festival runs, then it would make sense. But for them supporting a brand new album, it doesn't. And in fact, by going that route, they would be sending a subliminal message that they're not confident in their new album despite all the hype they've been saying otherwise (kinda like what we're seeing in some "legacy" bands that put out new albums but feature only one or two songs from it - can you say "Queensryche"?). So I'd expect a minimum of 2 songs plus the epic to be in any given setlist. Given his love for the song, BW will probably be in the set again along with one other d/t track that hasn't been played yet. Much as I would like to see it, I can't imagine it being S2N since the vocals are so rapid fire in parts - JL would be completely out of breath, and I can't imagine them using taped vocals for parts of it. Maybe R137 or more likely OoR.

As I think more about it too, Barstool Warrior and Out of Reach are the more likely candidates. I do hope to be surprised and we do get S2N or Room 137 instead.

I'm actually more excited because I am going into the show actually not being able to know what songs are going to be played. Unless I decide to peak at possible setlist spoiler hints the ones in the know throw at us. 

No matter what song they play first I will be in awe.

[pg1067]

My set list wish list (with one exception, songs I've yet to see done live:

As much of SDOIT (the song) as they want to play (I missed the SDOIT tour, so I haven't heard most of it)
Stream of Consciousness
Wither (why has this song only ever been played twice in the U.S.?)
S2N
Out of Reach

There's nothing on ADTOE or DT12 that I haven't seen that I really care about (BTV or STR would be fine, but I don't really "need" either of them).

[King Postwhore]

bought tickets for the Boston show.  Sitting in a box section.  Should be cool.

[countoftuscany42]

waiting patiently for the LA presale tomorrow... 
if anyone hears about a code please share! hoping to do the presale rather than the public onsale friday cause then I'd be juggling between buying DT tickets and tickets for the Metallica 40th anniversary shows at the same time 

[GasparXR]

Damn, they're actually playing in Ottawa again! I'm glad I won't have to travel to Montreal or Toronto this time. They played in Ottawa on their last tour, but it got announced late and I ended up buying the tickets to Kitchener right away.

I wonder if, with the shorter sets, they're actually gonna learn 3 hours of music and do some rotating? I imagine probably not much if they do, but a bit of rotation like on the ADTOE tour would be neat.

[El Barto]

I wonder if, with the shorter sets, they're actually gonna learn 3 hours of music and do some rotating? I imagine probably not much if they do, but a bit of rotation like on the ADTOE tour would be neat.

Not a chance. If there's any variation, and I'd be amazed if there were, the cities that got gypped out of AWE on the D/T tour might get it in lieu of a new song (probably the best one). Really, though, I suspect they'd rather just play PMU again.

[TAC]

Strange but I got a Live Nation email with the presale code of SUNNY this afternoon. WTF??

I already bought from TM this morning.

[countoftuscany42]

Strange but I got a Live Nation email with the presale code of SUNNY this afternoon. WTF??

I already bought from TM this morning.

Live nation owns TM, it's just another code to use since there's generally multiple presale codes

[Volante99]

Got tickets to Minneapolis (thanks to the Artist Pre-Sale code I found here!). First Balcony Row A! Woot! Possibly the best seat in the house at State Theatre if you want a more chill concert going experience.

Will be my 6th time seeing them.

I'm hoping they play some songs they haven't in awhile but I have a hunch it's going to be SUPER New Album and D/T focused.

[fadetoblackdude7]

Got my tickets for Chicago. Gonna be my 12th DT show. So stoked!!

[PetFish]

Does anyone know the refund policy if the Canada/US border stays closed or opens and then closes again before the show?  Us Vancouver fans need to drive to Seattle this tour.

I tried to find the answer on their site but no luck.

[MustActFastToCoverUp]

Here's hoping that the "Top of the world Tour" is indeed going to be a World Tour. Not sure what's about bands touring outside their own countries in the near future.
Just listening to Arch Echo right now. Really interesting stuff.

[ReaperKK]

Ready to pick up some tickets for the Charlotte show this morning, assuming I can get a presale code to work

[Architeuthis]

Just listening to Arch Echo right now. Really interesting stuff.

Oh man, tell me about it!  I was just checking out some of their youtube video's and they are insanely good.  I came across this one song called "Earthshine" thinking it was going to be a Rush cover,  I was so wrong.. 
This is Nerd prog at it's best, which is a good thing.   

[OptionalPlayer]

Got my Toronto tickets! Presale code "SUNNY" worked just fine!

[ReaperKK]

Bummer none of the codes seem to work for Charlotte, if I can't find one I'll see what the tickets are like for general sale tomorrow.

[zappafrank2112]

FYI, SUNNY worked for Akron (which I got after trying a few other passwords).

2nd row balcony center!!

[zappafrank2112]

Bummer none of the codes seem to work for Charlotte, if I can't find one I'll see what the tickets are like for general sale tomorrow.

Here's a running list I found last night:

METROPOLIS
SUNNY
PANIC
MARQUEE
IMAGES
SHARK
DT2021
DTTCT
GUITAR
WSOU

[ReaperKK]

Bummer, none of them seem to work :/

[Lonk]

I saw Arch Echo live, weeks before the pandemic shutdown. They were opening for Plini and Periphery. Really good stuff and fun stuff.

[zappafrank2112]

Bummer, none of them seem to work :/

I'm sorry

"Sunny" only opened up the LiveNation pre-sale, and not the venue pre-sale.

Some people have said venue websites sometimes list their pre-sale passwords.

[duff]

Bummer, none of them seem to work :/

code for charlotte is: HOME

Ovens Auditorium issues special codes to their members/via their twitter.  Enjoy the show brotha!

[ReaperKK]

Bummer, none of them seem to work :/

code for charlotte is: HOME

Ovens Auditorium issues special codes to their members/via their twitter.  Enjoy the show brotha!

Holy crap that worked!!! Thank you!!! If you are coming to the Charlotte show let me know, I owe you a drink.

[duff]

Bummer, none of them seem to work :/

code for charlotte is: HOME

Ovens Auditorium issues special codes to their members/via their twitter.  Enjoy the show brotha!

Holy crap that worked!!! Thank you!!! If you are coming to the Charlotte show let me know, I owe you a drink.

Just one fan looking out for another! My 5th post since 2007 so consider yourself lucky, I was just lurking because of all the news.  Definitely be there!

[vtgrad]

Bummer, none of them seem to work :/

code for charlotte is: HOME

Ovens Auditorium issues special codes to their members/via their twitter.  Enjoy the show brotha!

Holy crap that worked!!! Thank you!!! If you are coming to the Charlotte show let me know, I owe you a drink.

Thanks!!!  Of course, after I used the passcode you just gave me to purchase tickets, Ovens sent me an email with the presale code 

[volwrath]

Bummer, none of them seem to work :/

code for charlotte is: HOME

Ovens Auditorium issues special codes to their members/via their twitter.  Enjoy the show brotha!

GOD BLESS YOU.. Worked for Nashville too

[cramx3]

I wonder if, with the shorter sets, they're actually gonna learn 3 hours of music and do some rotating? I imagine probably not much if they do, but a bit of rotation like on the ADTOE tour would be neat.

Not a chance. If there's any variation, and I'd be amazed if there were, the cities that got gypped out of AWE on the D/T tour might get it in lieu of a new song (probably the best one). Really, though, I suspect they'd rather just play PMU again.

Considering they rotated one song on the last tour, I'd say a similar rotation is very much possible.  But anything more seems unlikely although I hope to see a nice rotation.