Author Topic: Dream Theater Australian/New Zealand tour (Read 21824 times)

LeOniuS · « **Reply #75 on:** September 03, 2009, 12:31:52 AM »

Implying that Perth is the biggest market for DT in AUS? I wouldn't pick it just cause Perth is Perth.. how do they even know where their biggest crowds are or will be? Album sales? Previous ticket sales? Merchandise?

whammy · « **Reply #76 on:** September 03, 2009, 12:48:28 AM »

it would be some mix of those and then maybe, just like playing in perth so are prepared to limit their margins...

Mago_Haydz · « **Reply #77 on:** September 03, 2009, 02:05:15 AM »

Quote from: Whammy on September 03, 2009, 12:48:28 AM

it would be some mix of those and then maybe, just like playing in perth so are prepared to limit their margins...

I remember hearing an interview with Vinnie Paul when Pantera came in 2001 and he said that most bands didnt go to Perth and he thought that was bullshit. He said that it was more than likely that they were going to lose money, or break even at best to travel to Perth, but there was no way they werent going to come just because of money - fans are more important. Of course, thats clever marketing in its own right because that would inevitably lead to further album and merch sales anyway, because its the best way to gain respect from your fan base, and live shows are often the best way to gain new fans too.

nihilist · « **Reply #78 on:** September 03, 2009, 03:25:07 AM »

I can picture that coming from Vinnie's mouth, but certainly not Phil's.

Some friends and I met Pantera before that show and Vinnie was certainly the most interesting of the lot. We actually met him first out of all of them... walking out of Price Attack in Perth... $:-\$

Mago_Haydz · « **Reply #79 on:** September 03, 2009, 03:47:42 AM »

Quote from: nihilist on September 03, 2009, 03:25:07 AM

I can picture that coming from Vinnie's mouth, but certainly not Phil's.

Some friends and I met Pantera before that show and Vinnie was certainly the most interesting of the lot. We actually met him first out of all of them... walking out of Price Attack in Perth... $:-\$

probably getting some pink hair dye to touch up his brothers beard

METAL_STEVE · « **Reply #80 on:** September 03, 2009, 04:38:44 AM »

Sez 6:45pm on my ticket

That's gotta be a record early start time for a gig!

deadnight_warrior · « **Reply #81 on:** September 03, 2009, 05:04:10 AM »

Quote from: METAL_STEVE on September 03, 2009, 04:38:44 AM

Sez 6:45pm on my ticket
That's gotta be a record early start time for a gig!

= Dream Theater playing time XDDDDDD

BaileyHorizon · « **Reply #82 on:** September 03, 2009, 05:30:07 AM »

Their website says support act is still going to be announced but on Ticketmaster it says it's "an evening with".

Damo · « **Reply #83 on:** September 03, 2009, 06:36:01 AM »

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I remember hearing an interview with Vinnie Paul when Pantera came in 2001 and he said that most bands didnt go to Perth and he thought that was bullshit. He said that it was more than likely that they were going to lose money, or break even at best to travel to Perth, but there was no way they werent going to come just because of money - fans are more important. Of course, thats clever marketing in its own right because that would inevitably lead to further album and merch sales anyway, because its the best way to gain respect from your fan base, and live shows are often the best way to gain new fans too.

Im sure the band gets very little say where they play in fact, and have tour managers that pen in the dates/venues for them.

Metallifux · « **Reply #84 on:** September 03, 2009, 06:53:54 AM »

Quote from: deadnight_warrior on September 02, 2009, 02:13:55 AM

Quote from: LeOniuS on September 02, 2009, 12:12:50 AM
I'm STILL listening to Black Clouds. Easily their best album yet, IMO. Cant wait for this gig, proper venue too.

Watching their latest live DVD the score love that dvd, i need to get a hold of black clouds and the one before it lol

Their is a Violin or something in the score DVD that is slightly off and it has completely ruined that dvd for me, Budokan or Metropolis would be my fave dvds still

deadnight_warrior · « **Reply #85 on:** September 03, 2009, 01:46:04 PM »

Quote from: Metallifux on September 03, 2009, 06:53:54 AM

Quote from: deadnight_warrior on September 02, 2009, 02:13:55 AM
Quote from: LeOniuS on September 02, 2009, 12:12:50 AM
I'm STILL listening to Black Clouds. Easily their best album yet, IMO. Cant wait for this gig, proper venue too.

Watching their latest live DVD the score love that dvd, i need to get a hold of black clouds and the one before it lol

Their is a Violin or something in the score DVD that is slightly off and it has completely ruined that dvd for me, Budokan or Metropolis would be my fave dvds still

One of the reason's i like the score is they play "six degrees of inner turbulence" In full

Mago_Haydz · « **Reply #86 on:** September 03, 2009, 04:19:59 PM »

Quote from: Damo on September 03, 2009, 06:36:01 AM

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I remember hearing an interview with Vinnie Paul when Pantera came in 2001 and he said that most bands didnt go to Perth and he thought that was bullshit. He said that it was more than likely that they were going to lose money, or break even at best to travel to Perth, but there was no way they werent going to come just because of money - fans are more important. Of course, thats clever marketing in its own right because that would inevitably lead to further album and merch sales anyway, because its the best way to gain respect from your fan base, and live shows are often the best way to gain new fans too.
Im sure the band gets very little say where they play in fact, and have tour managers that pen in the dates/venues for them.

thats true about pretty much every band on earth, but you have no doubt seen the Pantera home vids right? Their tour managers were probably drunker than the band half the time.

whammy · « **Reply #87 on:** September 03, 2009, 05:19:57 PM »

Quote from: Mago_Haydz on September 03, 2009, 02:05:15 AM

Quote from: Whammy on September 03, 2009, 12:48:28 AM
it would be some mix of those and then maybe, just like playing in perth so are prepared to limit their margins...

I remember hearing an interview with Vinnie Paul when Pantera came in 2001 and he said that most bands didnt go to Perth and he thought that was bullshit. He said that it was more than likely that they were going to lose money, or break even at best to travel to Perth, but there was no way they werent going to come just because of money - fans are more important. Of course, thats clever marketing in its own right because that would inevitably lead to further album and merch sales anyway, because its the best way to gain respect from your fan base, and live shows are often the best way to gain new fans too.Â

cheers for clearing up what I meant to say

yeah and that's quite true, Dt fans, as with those of many other "true" bands have a legion of loyal supporters, so this type of shit strengthens it.......this itune and downlaoding shit may be a good reason why we see more tours, cant rip off being there

Damo · « **Reply #88 on:** September 04, 2009, 04:24:22 PM »

Quote from: Mago_Haydz on September 03, 2009, 04:19:59 PM

Quote from: Damo on September 03, 2009, 06:36:01 AM
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I remember hearing an interview with Vinnie Paul when Pantera came in 2001 and he said that most bands didnt go to Perth and he thought that was bullshit. He said that it was more than likely that they were going to lose money, or break even at best to travel to Perth, but there was no way they werent going to come just because of money - fans are more important. Of course, thats clever marketing in its own right because that would inevitably lead to further album and merch sales anyway, because its the best way to gain respect from your fan base, and live shows are often the best way to gain new fans too.
Im sure the band gets very little say where they play in fact, and have tour managers that pen in the dates/venues for them.

thats true about pretty much every band on earth, but you have no doubt seen the Pantera home vids right? Their tour managers were probably drunker than the band half the time.

Haha too true.

METAL_STEVE · « **Reply #89 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:13:14 PM »

Just posted on blabbermouth.....

Swedish progressive rockers PAIN OF SALVATION have been confirmed as "special guests" for DREAM THEATER's 2009 Australian tour.

The dates are as follows:

Dec. 03 - Brisbane, AUS - Convention Centre
Dec. 05 - Sydney, AUS - Hordern Pavilion
Dec. 07 - Melbourne, AUS - Palais Theatre
Dec. 08 - Melbourne, AUS - Palais Theatre
Dec. 09 - Adelaide, AUS - Thebarton Theatre
Dec. 12 - Perth, AUS - Metro City

Teeman · « **Reply #90 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:26:31 PM »

Ehhhhhhhhhh they aren't very good, not that it matters

whammy · « **Reply #91 on:** October 06, 2009, 07:19:24 PM »

was hoping vansihing point might be...fuck it, good times

Manny · « **Reply #92 on:** October 06, 2009, 07:59:29 PM »

Quote from: METAL_STEVE on October 06, 2009, 06:13:14 PM

Just posted on blabbermouth.....

Swedish progressive rockers PAIN OF SALVATION have been confirmed as "special guests" for DREAM THEATER's 2009 Australian tour.

Wow that's cool....cause Pain of Salvation are a thousand times better than D.T

whammy · « **Reply #93 on:** October 06, 2009, 09:36:47 PM »

dunno, maybe muse would be more entertaining than PoS

TnT · « **Reply #94 on:** October 07, 2009, 12:02:33 AM »

Quote from: Manny on October 06, 2009, 07:59:29 PM

Quote from: METAL_STEVE on October 06, 2009, 06:13:14 PM
Just posted on blabbermouth.....

Swedish progressive rockers PAIN OF SALVATION have been confirmed as "special guests" for DREAM THEATER's 2009 Australian tour.
Wow that's cool....cause Pain of Salvation are a thousand times better than D.T

Yeah, I haven't heard any of their stuff for ages but I used to like Pain of Salvation better than DT.

Ingasm · « **Reply #95 on:** October 07, 2009, 12:20:01 AM »

Pain of Salvation shit all over DT. Shit. All. Over.

I'm going to this now. Never thought I'd see them at home!

Harlequin Forest · « **Reply #96 on:** October 07, 2009, 12:24:25 AM »

Quote from: Inge on October 07, 2009, 12:20:01 AM

Pain of Salvation shit all over DT. Shit. All. Over.

I'm going to this now.

Couldn't agree more! So excited now, I would of preferred their own tour, but I'll settle for this.

Ingasm · « **Reply #97 on:** October 07, 2009, 12:30:09 AM »

It's a good start.

whammy · « **Reply #98 on:** October 07, 2009, 12:32:26 AM »

ur all fucked in the head...really! DT

Ingasm · « **Reply #99 on:** October 07, 2009, 12:41:07 AM »

Not all of us enjoy being bored shitless by extended displays of technical prowess, you see.