Powerage5 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I know there's a fair few Alice fans on here, so I thought it'd be nice to make a thread on this upcoming tour - seeing as it appears to be the first tour really built around promoting a new album since Brutal Planet (Obviously Dirty Diamonds and Along Came A Spider had tours, but they didn't really have anything to do with the album). Bits and pieces of info are starting to be shared regarding the concept of the show, and it sounds like a really exciting tour! Some key points that have been mentioned by Alice/band members regarding the show:- The show will have 3 acts. Act 1 - classic Alice songs. Act 2 - "The Nightmare", only songs from Welcome To My Nightmare and Welcome 2 My Nightmare. Act 3 - "...an entirely new concept that [Alice] won't reveal, including a new execution".- Among the Nightmare 2 songs to make the setlist, Alice would like to do "Runaway Train", "The Congregation", "I Am Made Of You", and others (Assumedly "I'll Bite Your Face Off" and "Caffeine" as well).- The idea of doing "What Baby Wants" and having Orianthi sing Ke$ha's part has been discussed.Tour dates:10/19 - Verona, NY10/24 - Cardiff, Wales10/25 - Wolverhampton, UK10/27 - Bournemouth, UK10/28 - London, England10/30 - Nottingham, England10/31 - Edinburgh, Scotland11/1 - Sheffield, England11/3 - Frankfurt, Germany11/4 - Basel, Switzerland11/7 - Calgary, AB11/8 - Saskatoon, SK11/9 - Moose Jaw, SK11/11 - Medicine Hat, AB11/13 - Dawson Creek, AB11/14 - Edmonton, AB11/16 - Vancouver, BC11/17 - Spokane, WA11/18 - Tacoma, WA11/20 - Kennewick, WA11/21 - Boise, ID11/23 - Denver, CO11/25 - Reno, NV11/27 - San Francisco, CA11/29 - Los Angeles, CA11/30 - Las Vegas, NV12/1 - Indio, CAAnyone going to a show thats been announced so far? There will be plenty more dates next year, in all of Alice's regular markets. I'll be at the opening night in Verona, NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 None near me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 I think Alice is skipping the East Coast this fall given that he did so many shows with Maiden on the East Coast, can't really blame him. I was overjoyed that he announced Verona as the opening night though - always a fun show there (Only holds about 600 people!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Yeah, that'd be the closest one to me at about 6 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Yeah, that'd be the closest one to me at about 6 hours. If you change your mind you've got a place to stay for the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 They left off 12/8 Phoenix - Xmas Pudding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo9 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 None of those are close to me, so will have to keep a look out for the next batch of dates. Always go to his shows when he hits my area, so will definitely make this tour as well. Sounds like it'll be another good show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 They left off 12/8 Phoenix - Xmas Pudding.Xmas Pudding is always an off-date from the tour, which is why I didn't include it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 He didn't do Winnipeg with Maiden, and now he's skipping it again? not cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I would like to see him if he hits the East Coast. I wanna see what's in store for the last bit inside the spoiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 I would like to see him if he hits the East Coast. I wanna see what's in store for the last bit inside the spoiler.Same. I really have no clue what it might be. A lot of people seem to think it'll just be rarities and songs he's never done live, but I wouldn't think that'd be something to keep under wraps so tightly. I think it's gotta be something very theatrical, or something else noteworthy (i.e. a mini set of songs with the ACG or something....). I'll definitely be reporting back on it ASAP after the first gig though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 something else noteworthy (i.e. a mini set of songs with the ACG or something....)It would be horrifically negligent to keep something like that quiet from the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becket Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 If he comes by here I'll be going for sure. The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium said they're going to be having a couple concert announcements coming up. Hopefully Cooper's one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H. Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 He skipped Normal this time around Whatever, I saw him at Bonnaroo this year so that was nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Who's billed as supporting? Meant to get tickets for the Halloween gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Who's billed as supporting? Meant to get tickets for the Halloween gig.Don't know about the UK. I know Loaded is supporting some of the West Coast US dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlslash Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 No Chicago? Damn. Still never seen Coop, desperately want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tat2d1 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 seeing as it appears to be the first tour really built around promoting a new album since Brutal Planet (Obviously Dirty Diamonds and Along Came A Spider had tours, but they didn't really have anything to do with the album). You are forgetting about the Dragontown tour. That tour was based around the Dragontown album, stage props and all.He skipped Normal this time around Whatever, I saw him at Bonnaroo this year so that was niceDo you mean Normal, IL?? That may be because he just played in Peoria in July.I wish this tour was coming somewhere close, I'd most likely go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st0n3r Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Never seen Alice live. When he does my country, I'll definitely try to go this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Tour starts tonight! B) Ill update on all aspects of the show when I get home if its not too late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I'd love to so that Alice Cooper cruise ship thing next Halloween.Sounds pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I got 2nd row seats for the Vancouver show what's this about Loaded opening a few shows?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Setlist (More details later):Hello HoorayHouse Of FireNo Mite Mr. Nice GuyI'm EighteenI'll Bite Your Face OffBe My LoverBillion Dollar BabiesThe Congregation (live debut)Hey StoopidDirty Diamonds (incl. drum solo)Welcome To My NightmareBallad Of Dwight FryGo To HellBrutal PlanetDevils FoodFeed My FrankensteinBreak On ThroughBack Door ManRevolutionFoxy LadyI Can See For MilesMy GenerationPoison---School's Out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 The Congregation - fucking awesome! How was it?Wouldn't have worked out with work anyway, but still upset I didn't get to see him this time around. Hoping he comes around again soon with a set like this. How were the covers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 The Congregation - fucking awesome! How was it?Wouldn't have worked out with work anyway, but still upset I didn't get to see him this time around. Hoping he comes around again soon with a set like this. How were the covers?Congregation was great - one of the few songs I actually liked on the album and it's even better live. I hated Caffeine on the album but loved it live earlier this year, so I was pretty bummed by there only being 2 W2MN songs in the set...those songs really come to life live!The covers in themselves were cool and Alice did them all great, but they just absolutely kill the energy of the set, the crowd completely zoned out from that point on. Revolution was great in particular, really good one for Alice to do. I'll write up a full review tomorrow...gotta get up for work at 7 AM so I'm not feeling up to it tonight. But just a few points worth mentioning/facts for now:- First time The Congregation was played live- First performance of House Of Fire since 1990- First Alice Cooper tour (To my knowledge) to feature pyrotechnics- First Alice Cooper tour (to my knowledge) not to feature a death sequenceFor the record, from a quick scan of the AC forums, people are extremely extremely disappointed in the show based on initial reports (For some reasons justifiably so, but I'll touch on this in my full review) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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