As a huge fan of the band, I don't want to sound like others who I have met, but....
When Portnoy was in the band, we received updates and information that allowed us to get excited about new releases or products that band was putting out. However, with this current line-up, the lack of information on releases has been shoddy at best.
Having seen the band on this tour, I was psyched when the information started rolling about "Back To Budokan"....but then the information stopped coming, and there has been that "hold" on sharing the concert from September.
So now, here it is June, and there has been no further information, and part of me would love to think that the release of BTB is being halted due to a label change, but why wouldn't the band share that information?
As someone who has spent thousands of dollars on DT products (I have bought the whole catalog on vinyl, DVD, Blu-Ray, CD, and Digital Formats), this would have been another purchase for me. Instead, I have tried to find anyone willing to share a copy from the Japanese Broadcast, but all that has happened is hearing "No...we have to wait to see what the band says."
Well, I think it sucks waiting around, and frankly, I think DT need to get off their asses and share information....why? Because if it wasn't for the fans, they wouldn't have a band or product to sell. I think staying silent is a terrible way to treat those who support your career.