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1. • Hopkins
   • This looks pretty SWEET
     
     
     quote:

     Dream Theater will perform a one-off version of their Progressive Nation tour in the UK, expanding it into a 2 Stage extravaganza, over one day at the 02 Arena. The running order is as such:
     
     Main Stage (02 Arena):
     
     Dream Theater
     Tool
     Opeth
     Meshuggah
     Porcupine Tree
     Mastodon
     Symphony X
     Cynic
     
     Second Stage (Indig02):
     
     King Crimson
     Zappa Plays Zappa
     Spock's Beard
     Van Der Graaf Generator
     Pain of Salvation
     The Flower Kings
     Shadow Gallery
     Beardfish
     
     The show will contain several exclusive appearances from several bands. This is Tool's only other show this year apart from the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, Illinois. It will also mark the start of a small European tour by King Crimson with dates in Berlin, Paris and Moscow. It will also mark special one-off European appearances from Van Der Graaf Generator, The Flower Kings and Shadow Gallery. It will also be the only Progressive Nation date outside of North America, with the support bands from the North American leg, Zappa Plays Zappa, Beardfish and Pain of Salvation, all appearing at this concert.
     
     This show is an all-day show, with each band getting at least 45 minutes, and Dream Theater and King Crimson getting 2 Hour sets. Mike Portnoy had this to say on the concert:
     
     "We wanted to extend the Progressive Nation format outside of America, in the form of something really special. Britain has always held a special place in Dream Theater's heart and it made perfect sense to hold it in London. We used the near-incestous nature of the Prog Metal scene to rally up bands such as Opeth, Tool and Meshuggah, who had performed with each other, but never at the same occasion, and put on a great bash showing what Progressive Music is, and incorporate it into a real occasion! This is going to be a throw-back to the days of Yes and Genesis, where they would have great bills over several hours showcasing some of the most amazing progressive talent around. On September 12th, the United Kingdom will definitely become a TRUE Progressive Nation!"
     
     Dream Theater are scheduled to play the Download Festival, along with Opeth and Meshuggah, as well as headlining two warm-up dates in Leeds and Southampton on the 12th and 13th of June. Their new album "Black Clouds & Silver Linings" is due to hit the shops on June 23rd.
     
     eventful.com/london/events/progr ... 20561712-7
     
     
   • [22:17 on 25/03/09]
2. • ChrisC
   • Are dream theater actually any good? Never really listened to them...
     
     But this does look really sweet.
   • [10:35 on 26/03/09]
3. • mamba
   • Apparently its bullshit. This is (apparently) the lineup for the European leg and no dates have been set yet. Apparently.
     
     
   • [13:40 on 26/03/09]
4. • mike
   • Dream Theater are the worst band ever, yes, very talented, but SO fucking boring.
     
     Opeth and King Crimson will be worth the money alone, maybe Tool as well, they've always blown me away live.
   • [20:06 on 26/03/09]
5. • Smockboy25
   • mike says:

     Dream Theater are the worst band ever, yes, very talented, but SO fucking boring.
     
     Opeth and King Crimson will be worth the money alone, maybe Tool as well, they've always blown me away live.
     
     
     Tool are immense live, but if the info is right, 45 minutes? Not nearly enough, though sure Tool would be awesome!
   • [20:18 on 26/03/09]
6. • Hopkins
   • It's fake, cocks away
   • [21:44 on 26/03/09]
7. • Tim Holehouse
   • Go beardfish! Who? but yeah does look good in places.
   • [12:55 on 27/03/09]
8. • Ramo
   • Ah yeah was too good to be true but there would have been clashes though would be watching King Crimson over Dream Theatre anyday. Even if the first line-up is false i wouldn't mind seeing Bigelf round these parts, though hardly worth the trip down to London town.
   • [15:05 on 27/03/09]

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