GIGANTOUR 2008: Tentative Tour Dates Revealed

January 10, 2008

The unofficial itinerary for Gigantour 2008 — featuring MEGADETH, IN FLAMES, CHILDREN OF BODOM, JOB FOR A COWBOY and HIGH ON FIRE — has been revealed. The ***unconfirmed*** dates are as follows:

Apr. 07 - San Diego, CA - Cox Arena
Apr. 08 - San Diego, CA - Cox Arena
Apr. 10 - Los Angeles, CA - Gibson Amphitheatre
Apr. 11 - Phoenix, AZ - Mesa Amphitheatre
Apr. 12 - Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion
Apr. 13 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
Apr. 15 - Dallas, TX - Nokia Theatre
Apr. 16 - Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street Amphitheatre
Apr. 17 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theatre
Apr. 19 - Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle
Apr. 20 - Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens
Apr. 22 - New York City, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
Apr. 23 - New York City, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
Apr. 24 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Apr. 26 - Baltimore, MD - Pier Six Pavilion
Apr. 28 - Quebec City, QC - Pavilion De La Jeunesse
Apr. 29 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
Apr. 30 - Toronto, ON - Arrow Hall
May 01 - London ON - John Labatt Centre
May 03 - Detroit, MI - DTE Music Center
May 04 - Cleveland, OH - Tower City Center
May 06 - Chicago, IL - [to be announced]
May 07 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom
May 09 - Minneapolis, MN - Myth
May 10 - Winnipeg, MB - Convention Centre
May 11 - Saskatoon, SK - Prairieland Exhibition Hall
May 12 - Edmonton, AB - Shaw Conference Centre
May 14 - Calgary, AB - The Stampede Corral
May 16 - Vancouver, BC - Pacific Coliseum

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine — who organized the tour — previously stated, "The breaking news is we are going to have five bands this year, instead of eight. The decision to drop it down from eight bands to five was based on timing, set lengths, stage sizes, unions, and most importantly allowing 'us' — the musicians — to deliver to 'you' — the fans — the best shows we can."

As previously reported, MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, OPETH and ARCH ENEMY are among the artists featured on the "Gigantour 2" DVD, due on April 22, 2008 via Image Entertainment. The disc — which was recorded in 2006 during the second installment of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's traveling heavy metal festival — will feature the following track listing:

01. THE SMASHUP - Rachel's Day
02. SANCTITY - Zeppo
03. INTO ETERNITY - Timeless Winter
04. OVERKILL - Thanks For Nothing
05. OVERKILL - Long Time Dying
06. ARCH ENEMY - Nemisis
07. ARCH ENEMY - We Will Rise / Bridge
08. OPETH - Window Pane
09. LAMB OF GOD - Vigil
10. LAMB OF GOD - Red Neck
11. LAMB OF GOD - Something To Die For
12. MEGADETH - Take No Prisoners
13. MEGADETH - The Scorpion
14. MEGADETH - Washington Is Next

The inaugural Gigantour, which also featured DREAM THEATER and FEAR FACTORY, spawned CD and DVD releases.

The "Gigantour" CD, which came out on August 22, 2006 sold around 500 copies in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

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