I know it's not your fault, I never blamed you. Bands have no say in the matter and I know you're happy just to get the chance to play at all, because, as we all know, not everyone gets that chance. And it's a well-deserved tour for you. In fact, it's about damn time you get some recognition (again)! It was a while ago Enchant was out on the road, and I can but hope this will be a more frequent thing (if you like the life on the road that is, it's not for everyone).
Regarding bad sales in Scandinavia, I'm not so sure that's true... Of course, the Netherlands is the "prog" stronghold in terms of commerciality, but Germany? Hmm, possible. France? Doubtful.
Not saying they should be without, I just think InsideOut are making quite a mistake in ignoring Scandinavia altogether. After all, isn't one reason for tours to get more people to know the bands and boost record sales?
I just needed some place to vent my frustration...InsideOut has a great roster nowadays; the only bands of which I've been able to see are actually from Sweden, where I live, so...go figure. I'll probably never go to a Planet X or an Enchant show, as things look right now...and that sucks since I've been a "fan" since 1994 or 1995 or so, when I first heard ABotW.
I'll shut up now and go sulk in a corner instead. Have fun on the tour, both band and attendees. Buy lots of merchandise so the band gets some well-earned money.
Ah, maybe Allan Holdsworth will stop by this autumn, but I wouldn't count on it...here's hoping he will.