Gigantour

[Stonewall]

from Blabbermouth from Megadeth's forum's.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=35689


"To the Aussie fans, you never cease to amaze me, and we are in talks to bring Gigantour down there now. It may not be with any of the current line-up of other bands, but at least we are starting the preliminary footwork. This means, either this year or early next you may see this festival down there (maybe even in Perth).

"I love you all."



We can only hope.

 

[Goreripper]

If it's not with the current line-up, what's the point?

 

[Stonewall]

The current line-up would be awesome, but hell, any group of bands touring down here would be good.

 

[The Amazer]

because it'd be an Aussie version... Dream Theater might not be able to make it or whatever, so they try and get another band to fill the slot.

Sounds so awesome.

 

[Stonewall]

This context would probably be the best chance for getting Dream Theater down here too.

 

[Goreripper]

I'd go anyway. But realistically, I'm not certain this would happen in Australia. Where would they put it? Can anyone see a massive open air heavy metal festival at the Showground or the Tennis Centre getting approval?

 

[Spruce Goose]

Dream Theater wont come. They hate us... HATE US

I liked the bit about Pain of Salvation being in talks to join the tour. THAT WOULD RULE

 

[Stonewall]

I can see it more likely being held at an indoor venue.

Why do they hate us so?

 

[Sydo]

I can't see such a touring festival ever being a success in Australia. The population is too small, and the country too large.

 

[Celestial-Todd]

*gets down on knees*

Please God, if you're up there.... bring Dream Theater here!

Your pal,
Todd

 

[Southy]

Dream Theatre should tour here anyway...arseholes

 

[ironcross]

I agree. Not much point if we get Megadeth + Metal for the Brain. I've seen it before. I hope they bring out some bands that never tour here.. it's a great chance... please Bruce please Bruce please Bruce

 

[Sydo]

I agree. Not much point if we get Megadeth + Metal for the Brain.

If they brought it to the southern and western states, that could still be awesome.

 

[The Amazer]

yeah, not everyone can make it to Canberra each year... I'd be happy with Deth + MFTB.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Say it was 'Deth, one or two other international acts, and two or three Aussie acts, it would rock very hard.

With the somewhat broad range of metal styles of Gigantour, it could perhaps work at say a Festival Hall sized venue (well for Melbourne anyway). It would take the organiser some balls to try it though.

I see Dream Theater at GMM in June. *does happy dance*

 

[ironcross]

yeah, not everyone can make it to Canberra each year... I'd be happy with Deth + MFTB.

I think it would be a good opportunity to get international bands to Australia. It's not as if I don't travel when I goto Metal for the Brain. I drive from Newcastle.

 

[Spiff]

If they want a hard rock/metal festival to do big in Australia, just attach AC/DC to it. They'll have more people than they know what to do with then.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

That is a good point/idea actually.

 

[Stonewall]

Would make it expensive too.

 

[salty]

This could be a good opportunity to try and get DT out here...attached to a festival the promoters would have less risk of a dud crowd. Esp if they put AC/DC on the bill hehe