DREAM THEATER - BLACK CLOUDS & SILVER LININGS - Coming June 23rd!

DefyingMortality


Come out already. :[

what did ?

gregj

DefyingMortality


Come out already. :[

what did ?

thats a demand, not a statement. i think you read it as came.

Brakkum

gregj

DefyingMortality


Come out already. :[

what did ?

thats a demand, not a statement. i think you read it as came.

aye, sorry - it is bit late, and I thought I missed something here :D

I can't believe! It's coming! DT rocks!

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edit: nevermind!

So is there going to be a world tour for this album or does Prog Nation count for the tour?

I'm really hoping for Atlanta or Charlotte!

I think the "prog nation" does indeed count as the tour.

tbb529


So is there going to be a world tour for this album or does Prog Nation count for the tour?

I'm really hoping for Atlanta or Charlotte!

Prog Nation Us this summer, then a headlining US run in the spring of next year. 

My guess is a US tour, but I'm certainly not the one to answer this.

tbb529


So is there going to be a world tour for this album or does Prog Nation count for the tour?

I'm really hoping for Atlanta or Charlotte!

Dude, don't hold your breath....As far as I know, they have never played NC....The closest they came was G3 in Raleigh in 2001 or 2002....That was just Portnoy and Petrucci....I don't think they've played NC at least in the last decade......If ever.

As for Atlanta, I believe the last time was March 1st, 1999.....I was at the show, it was awesome!

Bottom line: be prepared to drive or fly....Not to be a buzzkill, be I go thru this every time they post that tour dates are coming...Only to be let down....

I believe they played Atlanta on Gigantour in '05

Weymolith


I believe they played Atlanta on Gigantour in '05

Should learn to research before I open my mouth....Turns out they have played Atlanta more than I thought they had....Even stopped there on their last PN tour in 08.......So, Atlanta will be your closest stop if you live in the south, and not in Florida....

I was correct about NC tho....No dates, no nothing that I could see, from 2000 to current.....So, book a room in Atlanta...There's a nice MicroTel in Buckhead that is maybe in a sketchy area of town, but its cheap and clean....I usually stay there when I do overnights for shows....Who wants to blow a lot of money on a nice room you'll only be in to sleep?

 

Okay, I have a question. There's a good chance I missed it considering I just skimmed over all 20 pages of this thread, but has the track times and the lyric writers for each song been released yet? The reason I ask is because I saw some track times and lyric writers listed on wikipedia, and I'm skeptical about the information because there are no lyrics written by LaBrie according to the wiki page and that would make this the first album since James has been in the band (Minus Images & Words) that he didn't get a lyrical contribution.

@ Progmetalman

Yeah thats true. Mike wrote two "The Shatterad Fortress" and "The Best Of Times" while JP wrote the others. This time we´ll get to hear more of the life-related lyrics which IMO is better than the vampire stuff.

Keys In Motion


@ Progmetalman

Yeah thats true. Mike wrote two "The Shatterad Fortress" and "The Best Of Times" while JP wrote the others. This time we´ll get to hear more of the life-related lyrics which IMO is better than the vampire stuff.

Actually LaBrie didn't write the vampire stuff (I assume you're speaking about Forsaken). It was JP. But none the less I'm very surprised that James didn't get a lyrical contribution on this album, but I'm sure it'll still be great, life related lyrics, or even if there was more vampire stuff.

I was talking more about the album over all, you know the not vampire but fantasy based theme if you wish.

I directly thought that "Wither" would have lyrics by JLB when they released the tracklistning, but still i hope for a great album. From the teaser James has put down some really good vocals.

Keys In Motion

I directly thought that "Wither" would have lyrics by JLB when they released the tracklistning, but still i hope for a great album. From the teaser James has put down some really good vocals.

Yeah that was my guess for Wither too.  Man, I'm getting really excited for this album.

I am really excited about this album.

The Count of Tuscany sounds so epic!

I wonder if they are going to play 'A Rite of Passage' live. 
From what we heard from Jordan, it is about Free Masons, etc. Pretty controversial topic. 
Just like the lyrics in 'Prophets of War' (by jlb), which - as far as I know, never got chance to be heard live. (and didn't get a video for that matter either).
What you guys think? 
Personally, I would love to hear stuff like that played live. It has a real meaning, you can attach to it emotionally more than to, say tune "about vampires".

(Did I mentioned, that I hope day when video for aRoP will be out is very close) 

June 23rd can't come soon enough.  As soon as it was announced I pre-ordered the 3 disc version from my local CD store.  I've been there after I did that and they said they have had a bunch of people after me do the same.
 
 

gregj


I wonder if they are going to play 'A Rite of Passage' live. 
From what we heard from Jordan, it is about Free Masons, etc. Pretty controversial topic. 
Just like the lyrics in 'Prophets of War' (by jlb), which - as far as I know, never got chance to be heard live. (and didn't get a video for that matter either).
What you guys think? 
Personally, I would love to hear stuff like that played live. It has a real meaning, you can attach to it emotionally more than to, say tune "about vampires".

(Did I mentioned, that I hope day when video for aRoP will be out is very close) 

Yeah, I wonder if the song will touch on conspiracy theories like the new world order stuff, or just address the freemasons at face value.

Since they´re doing a video of AROP they will propably play it live. I mean who creates a video and then nvr plays it? And the more depth in the lyrics the more true and emotional music.

well, just like in case of PoW - it probably will carry quite controversial subject. 
Maybe there's also difference, in who writes the lyrics. 
Or maybe guys finally decided to screw it, and go for it anyway :)

me just keeps wondering. I would love to hear PoW live in UK. :P

hurry up with the video release:D

can't wait!!!!

Progmetalman

Keys In Motion


@ Progmetalman

Yeah thats true. Mike wrote two "The Shatterad Fortress" and "The Best Of Times" while JP wrote the others. This time we´ll get to hear more of the life-related lyrics which IMO is better than the vampire stuff.

Actually LaBrie didn't write the vampire stuff (I assume you're speaking about Forsaken). It was JP. But none the less I'm very surprised that James didn't get a lyrical contribution on this album, but I'm sure it'll still be great, life related lyrics, or even if there was more vampire stuff.

Please no vampire stuff...
I really like "The Dark Eternal Night" a lot- except for the lyrics.
Just not my taste...

Just preordered the special edition from amazon.co.uk...

Now just to wait for two months...  Only a few more weeks 'til we start to find out the covers though.

Just preordered special edition from play.com.
Both prices (normal and special edition) are amazing!, thanks guys!

ganpondorodf


Just preordered the special edition from amazon.co.uk...

Now just to wait for two months...  Only a few more weeks 'til we start to find out the covers though.

When have we been able to pre-order?!?!?!

Heading there now.

Preordered!!

I'll pre-order after payday, althrough in rough times like now, I am not even certain I will still live in the same house at the end of June :/

what is freemason, i never heard of it?

Rustinpeace21


what is freemason, i never heard of it?

duh!

google? wikipedia ?

yea i checked it out, it seems like some cult type thing, how is it so controversial

It's secret...hush hush!

Rustinpeace21


yea i checked it out, it seems like some cult type thing, how is it so controversial

Freemasonry is not a cult AT ALL.  It is essentially the world's oldest fraternity.  They have a lot of rituals that have been around for hundreds of years, but they are entirely symbolic.  These used to be considered secret; however, in the age of information, 100% of their practices have been disseminated and modern freemasons are fine with that.  The secrecy of the rituals and symbolism is not tantamount to the overall meaning of freemasonry.

For your information, the fraternity is based on living your life "on the square", or in a charitable and honorable fashion.  Freemasons are also behind the Shriner hospitals, which provide FREE hospital service for children.  You might also be interested to know that the majority of the founding fathers of the United States of America were Freemasons, and imbued some of the tenets of Freemasonry in the language of this country's founding documents.  This is where a lot of the "conspiracy theories" come from, as uninformed people assume that Freemasons are essentially the puppet-masters at high levels of government, because masonry has typically, though not exclusively, attracted people who were in a position of power.  A lot of masons are simply history buffs and knowledge seekers.  By now you may have guessed that I am a Freemason, myself.

Do a tiny bit more research before you start throwing around words like "cult".  You may be confusing Freemasonry with Scientology... now THAT is a cult.

cellardoor

Rustinpeace21


yea i checked it out, it seems like some cult type thing, how is it so controversial

Freemasonry is not a cult AT ALL.  It is essentially the world's oldest fraternity.  They have a lot of rituals that have been around for hundreds of years, but they are entirely symbolic.  These used to be considered secret; however, in the age of information, 100% of their practices have been disseminated and modern freemasons are fine with that.  The secrecy of the rituals and symbolism is not tantamount to the overall meaning of freemasonry.

For your information, the fraternity is based on living your life "on the square", or in a charitable and honorable fashion.  Freemasons are also behind the Shriner hospitals, which provide FREE hospital service for children.  You might also be interested to know that the majority of the founding fathers of the United States of America were Freemasons, and imbued some of the tenets of Freemasonry in the language of this country's founding documents.  This is where a lot of the "conspiracy theories" come from, as uninformed people assume that Freemasons are essentially the puppet-masters at high levels of government, because masonry has typically, though not exclusively, attracted people who were in a position of power.  A lot of masons are simply history buffs and knowledge seekers.  By now you may have guessed that I am a Freemason, myself.

Do a tiny bit more research before you start throwing around words like "cult".  You may be confusing Freemasonry with Scientology... now THAT is a cult.

Amen Brother!