Opeth to Support Dream Theater in North American Tour[views:33770][posts:88]___________________________________________ [Sep 27,2007 7:59pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] This spring! Wish it was DT in the support slot but this is sufficient. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermo....aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=81636 |
| ______________________________________________ [Sep 27,2007 8:26pm - DreamingInExile-nli ""] I knew this was coming, it was only a matter of time I'll most likely go to this show, as I'm both a huge DT fan and a huge Opeth fan |
| ___________________________________________ [Sep 27,2007 8:30pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] i wonder how that Mikael Akerfeldt-Mike Portnoy-Steven Wilson project is going |
| ______________________________________________ [Sep 27,2007 8:35pm - DreamingInExile-nli ""] good call, I almost forgot about that. |
| ____________________________________ [Sep 27,2007 8:37pm - vein_water ""] FuckIsMySignature said:i wonder how that Mikael Akerfeldt-Mike Portnoy-Steven Wilson project is going I am not into Porcupine Tree at all but the cover of Neu! "hallogallo" is one of the best covers I've ever heard, although Wilson cut the length in half. |
| ___________________________________________ [Sep 27,2007 8:41pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] vein_water said:FuckIsMySignature said:i wonder how that Mikael Akerfeldt-Mike Portnoy-Steven Wilson project is going I am not into Porcupine Tree at all but the cover of Neu! "hallogallo" is one of the best covers I've ever heard, although Wilson cut the length in half. I understand how PPT can be an acquired taste for metal heads. Their songs are very "poppy" but I think songs are also very well written and really enjoy Wilson's lead style. |
| ____________________________________ [Sep 27,2007 8:42pm - vein_water ""] FuckIsMySignature said:vein_water said:FuckIsMySignature said:i wonder how that Mikael Akerfeldt-Mike Portnoy-Steven Wilson project is going I am not into Porcupine Tree at all but the cover of Neu! "hallogallo" is one of the best covers I've ever heard, although Wilson cut the length in half. I understand how PPT can be an acquired taste for metal heads. Their songs are very "poppy" but I think songs are also very well written and really enjoy Wilson's lead style. did you miss the part of them doing a killer Neu! cover? I think you did. |
| ___________________________________________ [Sep 27,2007 8:43pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] lol no i'm stoned out of my gord and forgot that you mentioned that. btw i also have yet to here it. |
| ____________________________________ [Sep 27,2007 8:47pm - vein_water ""] I think it was on some demo collection they put out. My friend Scott had it on his computer. I should have looked at the actual CD to see if there was any liner notes on the Neu cover. |
| __________________________________ [Sep 27,2007 9:12pm - sinistas ""] At least Opeth is opening so I can leave after. Seeing Dream Theater twice is enough. |
| __________________________________ [Sep 28,2007 1:21am - BrianDBB ""] http://www.returntothepit.com/view.php?formid=38286 AWESOME! I called this back in February. |
| ______________________________________ [Sep 28,2007 9:53am - GoatCatalyst ""] This will be the most unbearable crowd EVER. Seeing Opeth twice on the Porcupine Tree tour a few years back, I wanted to projectile-fucking-VOMIT on account of the douche chills afforded me by the crowd. As a birthday treat, my girlfriend took me to Philly for the weekend and I was legitimately EMBARRASSED by the bath-house atmosphere. When some lovelorn basement-dwelling career-virgin behind me bellowed "I love you, Michael" for the third time, I almost fucking lost it. I can't conceive of another band that I enjoy so much and whose fanbase I fucking loathe with greater intensity. |
| _______________________________ [Sep 28,2007 10:35am - Yeti ""] GoatCatalyst said:This will be the most unbearable crowd EVER. Seeing Opeth twice on the Porcupine Tree tour a few years back, I wanted to projectile-fucking-VOMIT on account of the douche chills afforded me by the crowd. As a birthday treat, my girlfriend took me to Philly for the weekend and I was legitimately EMBARRASSED by the bath-house atmosphere. When some lovelorn basement-dwelling career-virgin behind me bellowed "I love you, Michael" for the third time, I almost fucking lost it. I can't conceive of another band that I enjoy so much and whose fanbase I fucking loathe with greater intensity. hahaha so true. that happened at the Emperor show this year. this fucking nasty broad behind me kept screaming "I LOVE YOU IHSAHN" and after every fucking song she would yell "PLAY SWORN!!!" this isn't a happy go lucky radio show you fucking cunt, show some fucking respect. you don't tell them what to play, you listen to what they want to play and you fucking love it. this show should prove similar. |
| ______________________________________________ [Sep 28,2007 11:27am - MarkFuckingRichards ""] My boss is going to shit himself when he hears about this tour. Dream Theater is his favorite band ever; he's got the Dream Theater logo on his checks and on the back of all of his vehicles, even work vehicles, and has a fucking Dream Theater members only jacket. Those are only made for the band and their roadies and techs, haha. I turned him onto Opeth a few years ago, and they are now his 2nd favorite band. His birthday is tomorrow, so I'll surprise him with this news tomorrow. |
| _______________________________________ [Sep 28,2007 11:32am - GoatCatalyst ""] MarkFuckingRichards said:members only jacket yesssssssss!!! [img] |
| ______________________________________________ [Sep 28,2007 11:50am - MarkFuckingRichards ""] Hahahah...well, not that kind of members only jacket. It's a really heavy leather jacket with the DT logo huge on the back, possibly suede. |
| ______________________________________ [Sep 28,2007 9:36pm - Guitaristsb ""] I'll 100% be there. I've been waiting forever to see Opeth. |
| ___________________________________ [Sep 29,2007 1:14am - dreadkill ""] i'll go but i won't watch the entire dream theater set. seeing them once was enough. |
| ___________________________________________ [Sep 29,2007 2:12am - FuckIsMySignature ""] DREAM THEATER vs OPETH prepare for BATTLE! |
| ________________________________________ [Sep 29,2007 10:05am - Y_Ddraig_Goch ""] I saw Opeth when I saw moonspell years ago...they bored the hell out of me so I left early. maybe I should re-check them out, I know I love the harvest song of theirs. |
| ______________________________ [Oct 1,2007 10:43am - Yeti ""] Opeth is one of those bands that are hard to watch live unless you absolutely love their work. i can see why people don't care much for them live when they aren't big fans. |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 1,2007 11:15am - immortal13 ""] This is a must go to. |
| ___________________________________ [Oct 1,2007 1:48pm - brandon... ""] yea i saw opeth in 2004 or 3 before i really liked them and was soo bored. I think now that i like them id definately dig it. And with dream theater this show will be amazing!! |
| _________________________________________ [Oct 1,2007 2:31pm - fuck logging in ""] this should be a good show. and props to braindbb for calling this back in February. |
| _______________________________ [Oct 8,2007 10:52am - t-rat ""] i liiike... and i have no idea how anyone could be bored by opeth... |
| _________________________________ [Nov 5,2007 1:37pm - BrianDBB ""] BUUUUUUUUMP. DREAM THEATER/OPETH/BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME/3 TOUR! DREAM THEATER’S “PROGRESSIVE NATION” featuring OPETH, 3 and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME to embark on inaugural tour of North America throughout April & May 2008. New York progressive metal pioneers DREAM THEATER are set to unveil their maiden voyage of “PROGRESSIVE NATION”. A package tour they will headline that will also feature the talents of OPETH, 3 and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME. The tour is the brainchild of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy who explains: “I’ve been wanting to assemble a package tour like this for many years now. With all of the festivals and package tours that go through America, I’ve been talking with our manager and agent for over 10 years now about doing something that focuses on the more progressive, musician-oriented side of hard rock and metal. I decided it was time to stop talking the talk, lace up and finally walk the walk” While DREAM THEATER co-headlined 2005’s GIGANTOUR along side MEGADETH, as well as embarking on previous co-headlining runs with both QUEENSRYCHE and JOE SATRIANI, they have primarily built their 22 year career on the road playing solely to their own audience. Portnoy comments: “I’ve always prided myself on personally hand picking new and exciting opening acts for DREAM THEATER in the past. Bands such as PORCUPINE TREE, SYMPHONY X, SPOCK’S BEARD, FATES WARNING, PAIN OF SALVATION and KING’S X. In all of these cases, it was important for me to pick bands that I admire and respect but also ones that I know our fans will enjoy. And I think playing with DT has helped expand all of those band’s fanbases as a direct result. I am hoping PROGRESSIVE NATION will continue to do the same thing in offering an audience for more daring and experimental acts that otherwise may not get the mainstream exposure they so rightly deserve.” Joining the bill for this inaugural run is Sweden’s legendary OPETH who have been enjoying an ever-growing and expanding audience of their own for many years now. DT’s Roadrunner Records label-mates will be ready to unleash their new album come next spring and PROGRESSIVE NATION should be a great launching pad for their next World Tour cycle. Guitarist/Vocalist Mikael Akerfeldt adds: "We're very excited about this upcoming tour with DREAM THEATER. It will be the first tour that we're doing in support of our upcoming record, and also somewhat of a dream come true personally as I've been a fan of theirs for a long time. It's quite intimidating to be on the bill with such amazing musicians but obviously we'll try and give them a run for their money and pull out a few nice licks of our own. I guess we'll need to practice a little bit for this....how boring! Yet, I can't wait for this tour to start and I'm sure we'll have a blast with the DT guys as well as together with the other bands on the bill!" Also on the bill with their unique blend of pop, funk and hard rock is upstate New York’s 3 who issued the following statement: "3 is very pleased to announce its participation in the PROGRESSIVE NATION tour. For well over a decade DREAM THEATER has been the vanguard of progressive rock and we are completely psyched to flex with these heavyweights, playing much of our new record "The End is Begun". This package will rock and awe fans everywhere as one of the most important tours of the year. It's a progressive way of music, a progressive way of life....welcome to the PROGRESSIVE NATION tour.” North Carolina’s BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME are enjoying rave reviews and critical acclaim for their latest CD “Colors” and are looking forward to sharing the stage each night with both DREAM THEATER and OPETH. Vocalist/Keyboardist Tommy Rogers comments: "We are very excited to be touring with two bands that have been such an integral part of our musical upbringing. It is a wonderful opportunity to have our music heard by new ears." DREAM THEATER are currently in the middle of their “Chaos In Motion” World Tour which has already traveled extensively throughout Europe and North America in support of their latest Roadrunner Records CD “Systematic Chaos”. The World Tour will continue throughout 2008 hitting Asia, Australia and South America before concluding with PROGRESSIVE NATION returning to North America in April/May 2008. Portnoy hopes that this first venture of PROGRESSIVE NATION will prove to be a success that can enable himself and DREAM THEATER to continue the package into future years and begin a tradition that musicians and fans alike can count on for quality musicianship and artistic integrity on future tours. For more information as well as tour dates to be announced soon, visit: www.dreamtheater.net www.myspace.com/dreamtheater www.roadrunnerrecords.com |
| __________________________________________ [Nov 5,2007 1:41pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] BTBAM on this now? this is excellent news |
| _________________________________ [Nov 5,2007 2:04pm - sinistas ""] AND 3? Holy crap. Jeebs. |
| _____________________________ [Nov 5,2007 3:20pm - Yeti ""] oh ratfarts, i fucking hate BTBAM. |
| ___________________________________ [Nov 5,2007 4:39pm - brandon... ""] WOW i am soo fucking pumped for btbam dream theater and opeth. They should make sure that every bands gets like an hour set and start it at like 4 or sumthing. Each band can play for ever, and should. |
| _________________________________ [Nov 5,2007 4:54pm - Dankill ""] Yep, I wants to see this. |
| _____________________________________________ [Jan 1,2008 7:21pm - Fuck_Logging_In_NLI ""] did this tour get canceled? no website mentions it happening. |
| _________________________________ [Jan 1,2008 8:04pm - SteveOTB ""] brandon... said:WOW i am soo fucking pumped for btbam dream theater and opeth. They should make sure that every bands gets like an hour set and start it at like 4 or sumthing. Each band can play for ever, and should. Agreed, there shouldn't be any openers just three bands playing extra long sets. Last time I saw Opeth was a 20 minute set and that's like 2 Opeth songs. |
| ____________________________________________ [Feb 10,2008 10:37pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] Fuck_Logging_In_NLI said:did this tour get canceled? no website mentions it happening. "Progressive Nation" tour dates: Apr. 29 - Mexico City, Mexico - National Auditorium * May 02 - Los Angeles, CA - Gibson Amphitheater May 03 - Oakland, CA - Paramount Theater May 05 - Seattle, WA - Wamu Theater May 06 - Vancouver, BC - Orpheum May 9-10 - Calgary, ALB - Macewan Hall May 12 - Minneapolis, MN - Myth May 13 - Chicago, IL - Rosemont Theater May 14 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore May 16 - Columbus, OH - LC Amphitheater May 17 - Cleveland, OH - Time Warner Amphitheater @ Tower City May 18 - Albany, NY - The Armory May 20 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theater May 21-22 - New York, NY - Terminal 5 May 26 - Washington DC - DAR Constitution Hall May 27 - Richmond, VA - The National May 28 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle May 30 - Miami, FL - The Fillmore May 31 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Jun. 01 - Tampa, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall Jun. 04 - San Juan, Puerto Rico - Coliseo of Puerto Rico * http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermo....aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=90256 |
| _______________________________________________ [Feb 10,2008 10:38pm - Fuck_Logging_In_NLI ""] sweet! |
| ____________________________________________ [Feb 10,2008 10:40pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] i havent heard anything about when tix go on sale. but i guarantee i'll be the first to have them. |
| ______________________________________ [Feb 11,2008 2:08pm - Brandon nli ""] Yea i want to get good seats for this. |
| _____________________________ [Feb 11,2008 9:09pm - pam ""] GoatCatalyst said:This will be the most unbearable crowd EVER. This is EXACTLY what I was coming in to say. Hundred of pretentious fanboy douchebag musician assholes that haven't seen a pussy since they fell out of one. No thanks. |
| ______________________________________________ [Feb 11,2008 9:28pm - Fuck_Logging_In_NLI ""] pam said: GoatCatalyst said:This will be the most unbearable crowd EVER. This is EXACTLY what I was coming in to say. Hundred of pretentious fanboy douchebag musician assholes that haven't seen a pussy since they fell out of one. No thanks. don't forget the BTBAM metalcore fans |
| ______________________________ [Feb 11,2008 9:50pm - sean ""] vein_water said:FuckIsMySignature said:vein_water said:FuckIsMySignature said:i wonder how that Mikael Akerfeldt-Mike Portnoy-Steven Wilson project is going I am not into Porcupine Tree at all but the cover of Neu! "hallogallo" is one of the best covers I've ever heard, although Wilson cut the length in half. I understand how PPT can be an acquired taste for metal heads. Their songs are very "poppy" but I think songs are also very well written and really enjoy Wilson's lead style. did you miss the part of them doing a killer Neu! cover? I think you did. Can you post this mp3 please???? |
| ______________________________ [Feb 11,2008 9:52pm - sean ""] GoatCatalyst said:MarkFuckingRichards said:members only jacket yesssssssss!!! [img] LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL |
| __________________________________ [Feb 15,2008 2:07pm - niflheim ""] Just purchased a ticket for this show. Discouraged that "progressive metalcore" chumps Between the Buried and Me are opening. Luckily Opeth is 2nd to last; I wouldn't be able to endure Dream Theater. Hope the new Opeth line-up does justice for the departure of Lindgren and Lopez |
| ______________________________________ [Feb 16,2008 4:11pm - Brandon nli ""] Got my tickets for this friday morning when they went on sale. Fucking really pumped to see all the bands. Say what you want i still love btbam, Im also a huge dream theater nerd, And i know there gay but i fucking love them, Opeth is cool, and three is pretty ok from what ive heard |
| ______________________________ [Feb 18,2008 4:29pm - sean ""] I am not into Porcupine Tree at all but the cover of Neu! "hallogallo" is one of the best covers I've ever heard, although Wilson cut the length in half.>> I finally heard that tune by Neu! and all I can say is I hate it. This has got to be the most monotonous music I've ever heard. I'm really wondering what Steven Wilson did with this, cuz I'm not hearing anything proggy or interesting in it. |
| ___________________________________________ [Feb 18,2008 5:00pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] scored some fucking sweet tix to this show. this will be an unbelievable venue to see Opeth. saw DT their a few years ago and the sound is just amazing. |
| ______________________________________ [Feb 18,2008 7:07pm - BlackoutRick ""] Is the Orph all SEATING?!?!?! |
| ___________________________________ [Feb 18,2008 7:13pm - dreadkill ""] yes |
| __________________________________________ [Feb 18,2008 8:00pm - thegreatspaldino ""] im really surprised BTBAM is on this... granted their new album has a lot of stuck up, pinky out wankery on it, but still... atleast they are playing first leaving the good bands to play all together... keeps it flowing. |
| ______________________________________ [Feb 26,2008 6:48pm - brandon nli ""] thegreatspaldino said:im really surprised BTBAM is on this... granted their new album has a lot of stuck up, pinky out wankery on it, but still... atleast they are playing first leaving the good bands to play all together... keeps it flowing. Pretty sure they are playing 2nd, Three is opening. |
| ___________________________________________ [Feb 26,2008 9:17pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] they are still considered an "opening act" Opeth is either a "supporting act" or "co-headliner". this is my belief. |