A Sense of Purpose Tour
A Sense of Purpose Tour was a concert tour by Swedish metal band In Flames in support of their ninth studio album, A Sense of Purpose, which was released in April 2008.
Concert by In Flames | |
In Flames performing at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium, on 29 June 2008 | |
Location | Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America |
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Associated album | A Sense of Purpose |
Start date | 12 April 2008 |
End date | 29 January 2010 |
Legs | 12 |
No. of shows | 199 in total 91 in Europe 89 in North America 7 in Asia 7 in Oceania 5 in South America 17 cancellations |
In Flames concert chronology |
The tour began in May 2008 with a slot on Gigantour in North American markets, which was headlined by Megadeth.[1] Following runs through Europe and a second North American leg, the tour continued through 2009 with the band's first visit to South America,[2] as well as dates in Australia and Japan.
In February 2009, it was confirmed that lead guitarist Jesper Strömblad would be taking leave from future touring, due to his focus on alcohol rehabilitation.[3] He was replaced with former member Niklas Engelin. Later in the month, an upcoming spring tour of the U.K. and Ireland was cancelled after it was announced that a second member, bassist Peter Iwers, would be taking leave due to the anticipated birth of his child.[4] The band, minus Strömblad, fulfilled all touring commitments up to early April and resumed performing in the summer.
In September 2009, the band commenced a Canadian co-headlining trek with Killswitch Engage.[5] Following the dates in Canada, the group toured the United States through early October.[6]
In November 2009, the group teamed up once again with Killswitch Engage for the European leg of the "Taste of Chaos" tour.[7] In January 2010, the band played their final leg of the tour, performing four dates in Asia.
Tour dates
Date | City | Country | Venue |
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North America, Leg #1 ("Gigantour 2008") | |||
12 April 2008 | Denver | United States | Fillmore Auditorium |
13 April 2008 | Albuquerque | Journal Pavilion | |
15 April 2008 | Grand Prairie | Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie | |
16 April 2008 | Corpus Christi | Concrete Street Pavilion | |
17 April 2008 | Houston | Verizon Wireless Theater | |
18 April 2008 [1] | Little Rock | The Village | |
19 April 2008 | Louisville | Louisville Gardens | |
20 April 2008 | Atlanta | Masquerade Music Park | |
22 April 2008 | New York City | Hammerstein Ballroom | |
23 April 2008 | |||
24 April 2008 [1] | Philadelphia | Electric Factory | |
25 April 2008 | Worcester | The Palladium | |
26 April 2008 | Columbia | Merriweather Post Pavilion | |
28 April 2008 | Quebec City | Canada | Pavillon de la Jeunesse |
29 April 2008 | Montreal | Bell Centre | |
30 April 2008 | Mississauga | Arrow Hall | |
1 May 2008 | London | John Labatt Centre | |
2 May 2008 [1] | Columbus | United States | Newport Music Hall |
3 May 2008 | Clarkston | DTE Energy Music Theatre | |
4 May 2008 | Cleveland | Time Warner Cable Amphitheater | |
6 May 2008 | Chicago | Aragon Ballroom | |
7 May 2008 | Milwaukee | Eagles Ballroom | |
8 May 2008 [1] | Omaha | Sokol Auditorium | |
9 May 2008 | Minneapolis | Myth | |
10 May 2008 | Winnipeg | Canada | Winnipeg Convention Centre |
11 May 2008 | Saskatoon | Prairieland Exhibition Hall | |
12 May 2008 | Edmonton | Shaw Conference Centre | |
14 May 2008 | Calgary | Stampede Corral | |
16 May 2008 | Vancouver | Pacific Coliseum | |
17 May 2008 | Salem | United States | Salem Armory Auditorium |
19 May 2008 | San Jose | Event Center Arena | |
20 May 2008 | San Diego | Cox Arena | |
21 May 2008 | Long Beach | Long Beach Arena | |
22 May 2008 | Mesa | Mesa Amphitheatre | |
Europe, Leg #1 | |||
29 May 2008 | Stockholm | Sweden | Gröna Lund |
7 June 2008 | Nürburgring | Germany | Rock am Ring Festival |
8 June 2008 | Nuremberg | Rock im Park Festival | |
13 June 2008 | Interlaken | Switzerland | Greenfield Festival |
14 June 2008 | Nickelsdorf | Austria | Nova Rock Festival |
15 June 2008 | Donington Park | United Kingdom | Download Festival |
20 June 2008 | Clisson | France | Hellfest |
21 June 2008 | Kauhajoki | Finland | Nummirock Festival |
26 June 2008 | Borlänge | Sweden | Peace and Love Festival |
27 June 2008 | Arendal | Norway | Hove Festival |
28 June 2008 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Metaltown Festival |
29 June 2008 | Dessel | Belgium | Graspop Metal Meeting |
4 July 2008 | Tolmin | Slovenia | Metaldays |
5 July 2008 | Löbnitz | Germany | With Full Force |
7 July 2008 | Kavarna | Bulgaria | Kaliakra Rock Fest |
18 July 2008 | Vaasa | Finland | Rockperry Festival |
1 August 2008 | Lustenau | Austria | Szene Festival |
Europe, Leg #2 | |||
27 September 2008 | Glasgow | United Kingdom | Barrowlands |
28 September 2008 | Birmingham | Carling Academy | |
29 September 2008 | Manchester | Manchester Academy | |
1 October 2008 | London | London Astoria | |
3 October 2008 | Luxembourg | Luxembourg | Den Atelier |
4 October 2008 | Cologne | Germany | Palladium |
5 October 2008 | Wiesbaden | Schlachthof | |
7 October 2008 | Brussels | Belgium | Ancienne Belgique |
8 October 2008 | Paris | France | Zénith de Paris |
9 October 2008 | Tilburg | Netherlands | 013 |
10 October 2008 | Nancy | France | L’Autre Canal |
11 October 2008 | Lyon | Transbordeur | |
13 October 2008 | Barcelona | Spain | Razzmatazz |
14 October 2008 | Granada | La Copera | |
15 October 2008 | Madrid | La Riviera | |
16 October 2008 | Bilbao | Rock Star Live | |
18 October 2008 | Fribourg | Switzerland | Fri-Son |
19 October 2008 | Munich | Germany | Zenith |
20 October 2008 | Vienna | Austria | Gasometer |
21 October 2008 | Milan | Italy | Alcatraz |
22 October 2008 | Zürich | Switzerland | Volkshaus |
24 October 2008 | Dresden | Germany | Alter Schlachthof |
25 October 2008 | Berlin | Columbiahalle | |
27 October 2008 | Helsinki | Finland | Cable Factory |
29 October 2008 | Stockholm | Sweden | Annexet |
30 October 2008 | |||
31 October 2008 | Oslo | Norway | Sentrum Scene |
1 November 2008 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Lisebergshallen |
2 November 2008 | |||
North America, Leg #2 | |||
6 November 2008 | Montreal | Canada | Metropolis |
7 November 2008 | Toronto | Sound Academy | |
8 November 2008 | Mount Clemens | United States | Emerald Theatre |
9 November 2008 | Cleveland | Agora Theatre | |
10 November 2008 | Chicago | House of Blues | |
12 November 2008 | Minneapolis | Myth | |
14 November 2008 | Calgary | Canada | MacEwan Hall |
15 November 2008 | Edmonton | Event Centre | |
17 November 2008 | Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | |
18 November 2008 | Seattle | United States | Showbox SoDo |
19 November 2008 | Portland | Roseland Theater | |
21 November 2008 | San Francisco | The Warfield | |
22 November 2008 | Los Angeles | Club Nokia L.A. Live | |
23 November 2008 | Las Vegas | House of Blues | |
24 November 2008 | Tempe | Marquee Theatre | |
25 November 2008 | Albuquerque | Midnight Rodeo | |
26 November 2008 | Denver | Fillmore Auditorium | |
28 November 2008 | Dallas | Palladium Ballroom | |
29 November 2008 | Austin | La Zona Rosa | |
30 November 2008 | Houston | House of Blues | |
2 December 2008 | Orlando | Hard Rock Live | |
3 December 2008 | Atlanta | The Tabernacle | |
4 December 2008 | Norfolk | The NorVa | |
5 December 2008 | Baltimore | Rams Head Live! | |
6 December 2008 | Worcester | The Palladium | |
7 December 2008 | New York City | Terminal 5 | |
9 December 2008 | St. Louis | The Pageant | |
10 December 2008 | Milwaukee | The Rave | |
7 February 2009 | Monterrey | Mexico | Café Iguana |
8 February 2009 | Mexico City | Circo Volador | |
South America | |||
10 February 2009 | Bogotá | Colombia | Teatro Metro |
12 February 2009 | Santiago | Chile | Blondie Club |
13 February 2009 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | El Teatro Flores |
14 February 2009 | |||
15 February 2009 | São Paulo | Brazil | Espaço Lux |
Australia ("Soundwave Festival") | |||
21 February 2009 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Exhibition Ground |
22 February 2009 | Sydney | Eastern Creek Raceway | |
23 February 2009 [2] | The Forum | ||
24 February 2009 [2] | Melbourne | Billboard The Venue | |
27 February 2009 | Royal Melbourne Showgrounds | ||
28 February 2009 | Adelaide | Bonython Park | |
2 March 2009 | Perth | Steel Blue Oval | |
Asia, Leg #1 | |||
4 March 2009 [3] | Tokyo | Japan | Akasaka Blitz |
5 March 2009 [3] | |||
6 March 2009 [3] | Osaka | Namba Hatch | |
Europe, Leg #3 | |||
25 March 2009 | Zagreb | Croatia | Tvornica Club |
26 March 2009 | Vienna | Austria | Arena |
27 March 2009 | Ljubljana | Slovenia | Gospodarsko Razstavisce |
28 March 2009 | Belgrade | Serbia | SKC |
29 March 2009 | Sofia | Bulgaria | Denitza Hall |
30 March 2009 | Bucharest | Romania | Arenele Romane |
1 April 2009 | Budapest | Hungary | Petőfi Csarnok |
2 April 2009 | Košice | Slovakia | Jumbo Hall |
3 April 2009 | Zlín | Czech Republic | Monsters of Rock Café |
4 April 2009 | Prague | Folimanka | |
6 April 2009 | Warsaw | Poland | Progresja Klub |
25 April 2009 | Sälen | Sweden | Högis |
Europe, Leg #4 | |||
5 June 2009 | Sölvesborg | Sweden | Sweden Rock Festival |
20 June 2009 | Bilbao | Spain | Kobetasonik Festival |
4 July 2009 | Turku | Finland | Ruisrock |
9 July 2009 | Kvinesdal | Norway | Norway Rock Festival |
31 July 2009 | Wacken | Germany | Open Air Festival |
North America, Leg #3 | |||
8 September 2009 [4] | Montreal | Canada | CEPSUM |
9 September 2009 [4] | Mississauga | Arrow Hall | |
11 September 2009 [4] | Thunder Bay | Thunder Bay Community Auditorium | |
12 September 2009 [4] | Winnipeg | Convention Centre | |
13 September 2009 [4] | Saskatoon | Prairieland Exhibition Hall | |
14 September 2009 [4] | Calgary | Big Four Building | |
15 September 2009 [4] | Edmonton | Shaw Conference Centre | |
17 September 2009 [4] | Vancouver | Pacific Coliseum | |
18 September 2009 | Spokane | United States | Knitting Factory |
19 September 2009 | Boise | Knitting Factory | |
20 September 2009 | Reno | New Oasis | |
21 September 2009 | San Francisco | Regency Ballroom | |
22 September 2009 | Pomona | Pomona Fox Theater | |
23 September 2009 | Tucson | Rialto Theatre | |
25 September 2009 | Corpus Christi | Concrete Street Amphitheater | |
26 September 2009 | San Antonio | White Rabbit | |
27 September 2009 | New Orleans | House of Blues | |
29 September 2009 | Knoxville | The Valarium | |
30 September 2009 | Louisville | Expo Five | |
1 October 2009 | Pittsburgh | Mr. Small's Theatre | |
2 October 2009 | Sayreville | Starland Ballroom | |
3 October 2009 | Boston | House of Blues | |
4 October 2009 | Philadelphia | Trocadero Theatre | |
5 October 2009 | Washington, D.C. | 9:30 Club | |
6 October 2009 | Charlotte | Amos' Southend | |
Europe, Leg #5 | |||
31 October 2009 | Kiev | Ukraine | CCM NAU |
1 November 2009 | Minsk | Belarus | Ledovy Dvorets |
5 November 2009 | Krasnodar | Russia | Premiera Club |
7 November 2009 | Saint Petersburg | Glav Club | |
8 November 2009 | Moscow | DK Gorbunova | |
16 November 2009 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Melkweg |
18 November 2009 | Zürich | Switzerland | Volkshaus |
19 November 2009 | Trezzo | Italy | Live Club |
20 November 2009 | Strasbourg | France | La Laiterie |
22 November 2009 | Lille | Aeronef | |
23 November 2009 | Luxembourg | Luxembourg | Den Atelier |
24 November 2009 | Paris | France | Bataclan |
27 November 2009 [5] | Glasgow | United Kingdom | O2 Academy |
28 November 2009 [5] | Bristol | O2 Academy | |
30 November 2009 [5] | Newcastle | O2 Academy | |
1 December 2009 [5] | Birmingham | O2 Academy | |
2 December 2009 [5] | Manchester | Academy | |
3 December 2009 [5] | London | HMV Hammersmith Apollo | |
4 December 2009 [5] | Antwerp | Belgium | Trix Hall |
6 December 2009 [5] | Berlin | Germany | Columbiahalle |
7 December 2009 [5] | Wiesbaden | Rhein-Main Halle | |
8 December 2009 [5] | Munich | Zenith | |
9 December 2009 [5] | Oberhausen | Turbinehalle | |
11 December 2009 [5] | Stockholm | Sweden | Hovet |
12 December 2009 [5] | Gothenburg | Scandinavium | |
13 December 2009 [5] | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum |
14 December 2009 [5] | Malmö | Sweden | Malmö Arena |
16 December 2009 [5] | Helsinki | Finland | Helsinki Ice Hall |
Asia, Leg #2 | |||
22 January 2010 | Tokyo | Japan | Zepp |
24 January 2010 | Osaka | Namba Hatch | |
27 January 2010 | Beijing | China | Star Live House |
29 January 2010 | Taipei | Taiwan | Liberty Square |
- 1^ Headline show; non-Gigantour appearance.
- 2^ Date supporting Lamb of God.
- 3^ Date featuring co-headliners Lamb of God.
- 4^ Date featuring co-headliners Killswitch Engage (Killswitch Engage played last in Mississauga, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg and Edmonton).
- 5^ Date part of the "Taste of Chaos" tour featuring co-headliners Killswitch Engage (Killswitch Engage played last on all U.K. dates).
- Cancelled dates
12 July 2008 | Milan, Italy | Evolution Festival | Performance cancelled due to extreme rain and bad weather.[8] |
15 April 2009 | Norwich, United Kingdom | The Waterfront | Date cancelled. |
16 April 2009 | Colchester, United Kingdom | Arts Centre | Date cancelled. |
17 April 2009 | Brighton, United Kingdom | Concorde 2 | Date cancelled. |
18 April 2009 | Oxford, United Kingdom | O2 Academy | Date cancelled. |
19 April 2009 | Leeds, United Kingdom | The Cockpit | Date cancelled. |
21 April 2009 | Newcastle, United Kingdom | O2 Academy | Date cancelled. |
22 April 2009 | Dundee, United Kingdom | Fat Sams | Date cancelled. |
23 April 2009 | Belfast, United Kingdom | Mandela Hall | Date cancelled. |
24 April 2009 | Dublin, Ireland | The Academy | Date cancelled. |
25 April 2009 | Cork, Ireland | The Pavilion | Date cancelled. |
27 April 2009 | Exeter, United Kingdom | Lemon Grove | Date cancelled. |
28 April 2009 | Cardiff, United Kingdom | University Solus | Date cancelled. |
29 April 2009 | Cambridge, United Kingdom | The Junction | Date cancelled. |
30 April 2009 | Sheffield, United Kingdom | Corporation | Date cancelled. |
1 May 2009 | Liverpool, United Kingdom | O2 Academy | Date cancelled. |
2 May 2009 | Northampton, United Kingdom | Roadmender | Date cancelled. |
Support acts
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References
- http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1578810/20080102/fall_out_boy.jhtml
- "IN FLAMES Announces South America, Mexico Dates". Archived from the original on 13 February 2009.
- "In Flames guitarist to miss next tour". Archived from the original on 27 January 2013.
- "IN FLAMES Cancel UK/Ireland Tour".
- "In Flames, Killswitch, BTBAM dates (Canada)".
- "In Flames: US Headlining Tour Announced".
- "Taste of Chaos announces lineup".
- "In Flames Explain Reasons For Cancelled Show".