New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ RoadRunner Records) Dream Theater have announced the first run of tour dates in support of their new album A Dramatic Turn of Events, due out September 13. The album marks the recorded debut of new drummer Mike Mangini, and it will be available in multiple versions that will be sure to delight the band's avid fans. In addition to the standard version, there will be: a special edition CD/DVD set including The Spirit Carries On, a 60-minute movie documenting Dream Theater's much-discussed drummer auditions; a double-LP set in a gatefold jacket; and a Limited Deluxe Collector's Edition Box Set. The box includes the album, instrumentals of the entire album, the DVD of The Spirit Carries On, the vinyl version, a Dream Theater turntable slipmat, and a litho print of the cover art. Also, 50 lucky winners will find a Dream Theater 'Ticket For Life' randomly inserted into the packaging. All the content will be housed in a custom box, and those who purchase will receive a digital download of the album 24 hours prior to release.
"It's a really cool collection dedicated to the art and music of our forthcoming release, along with a few awesome goodies," guitarist John Petrucci says.
Dream Theater are also planning to embark on a massive world tour, where they will play selections from A Dramatic Turn of Events, as well as classic staples and fan favorites. Labelmates Trivium will appear on many dates, supporting their new album In Waves.
"We are all very pumped about the release of A Dramatic Turn of Events this September, as well as the world tour we'll embark upon in support of the album," said Petrucci. "Our first leg will bring us throughout North America where we'll showcase songs from the new album along with tons of fan favorites and a brand new tour production unlike any other that we've done before. We're equally excited to have our friends in Trivium join us. It's sure to be an incredible tour. We're looking forward to seeing all of our friends on the road this fall!"
The initial confirmed run of dates is below, with more to be announced imminently.
Sept. 24 San Francisco, CA The Warfield (with Trivium)
Sept. 2 5Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theater (with Trivium)
Sept. 27 Seattle, WA Showbox SODO (with Trivium)
Sept. 28 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre (with Trivium)
Oct. 3 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
Oct. 4 Pittsburgh, PA Trib Total Media Amphitheatre (with Trivium)
Oct. 6 Toronto, ON Massey Hall (with Trivium)
Oct. 7 Montreal, QC Place des Arts (with Trivium)
Oct. 8 Quebec City, QC Pavilion de la Jeunesse (with Trivium)
Oct. 10 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre (with Trivium)
Oct. 11 Morristown, NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center (with Trivium)
Oct. 12 New York, NY Beacon Theatre (with Trivium)
Oct. 22 Cleawater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
Oct 25 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater (with Trivium)
Oct. 26 Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall (with Trivium)
You can pre-order the A Dramatic Turn of Events deluxe boxed set here, now.
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