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are two of the world's biggest/best and most important bands in heavy rock history. Since the beginning, Megadeth and Motörhead have been a huge inspiration of my/our musical careers. To have the opportunity to go on the road and share the stage with these two legendary rock bands, is another dream come true in the Volbeat adventure. We are very thankful and cannot wait to play in front of these two legendary bands' audience for some intense minutes of Volbeat rock!”
LACUNA COIL is eager to return for their second GIGANTOUR; they first performed as part of the 2007 tour. “When we were invited to join Gigantour once again, we were really happy as it seems like the perfect way to start the Dark Adrenaline album cycle in the US,” says co-vocalist Andrea Ferro. “Our new album will be released during the tour and it's gonna be great. We will be playing alongside metal legends like Megadeth and Motörhead and it's gonna be awesome. It's a great touring package with two classic bands and two younger bands who each have a unique sound like Lacuna Coil and Volbeat. Â Can't wait!”
Co-vocalist Cristina Scabbia agrees. “WOW! Gigantour! I am super excited!! I mean are you kidding me? A tour with Megadeth, Motörhead, Vollbeat and us? This is going to be so crushing that I think the walls are gonna fall down in some of the venues!! Are you guys ready? I definitely am!”
Today, Tuesday, November 1 also marks another epic occasion: MEGADETH's thirteenth album–appropriately titled TH1RT3EN–is released via Roadrunner Records. On, TH1RT3EN, MUSTAINEand the band continue to sharpen their attack, taking down leaders who sell false truths; Megadeth tap right into the collective paranoia of modern times. The new release follows up 2009's ENDGAME, which was one of the most celebrated albums of the pioneering band's storied career. Anticipation is high and fans are anxious for a taste of new music from the legends, who have sold over 25 million albums globally throughout the course of their career. The album's first single is the volcanic “Public Enemy No. 1.”
GIGANTOUR 2012 Tour Dates:
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DATE |
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CITY |
VENUE |
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Thu |
1/26 |
Camden, NJ |
Susquehanna Bank Center |
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Fri |
1/27 |
Uncasville, CT |
Mohegan Sun Arena |
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Sat |
1/28 |
New York, NY |
Theater at Madison Square Garden |
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Sun |
1/29 |
Lowell, MA |
Tsongas Arena |
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Wed |
2/1 |
Glens Falls, NY |
Glens Falls Civic Center |
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Thu |
2/2 |
Quebec City, QC |
Colisee Pepsi Arena |
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Fri |
2/3 |
Montreal, QC |
Bell Centre |
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Sun |
2/5 |
Kingston, ON |
K-Rock Centre |
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Tue |
2/7 |
Oshawa, ON |
General Motors Centre |
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Wed |
2/8 |
Hamilton, ON |
Copps Coliseum |
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Thu |
2/9 |
Auburn Hills, MI |
Palace of Auburn Hills |
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Fri |
2/10 |
Chicago, IL |
Aragon Ballroom |
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Sun |
2/12 |
Milwaukee, WI |
Eagles Ballroom |
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Tue |
2/14 |
St. Paul, MN |
Myth |
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Thu |
2/16 |
Saskatoon, SK |
Prairieland |
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Fri |
2/17 |
Edmonton, AB |
Shaw Conference Centre |
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Sat |
2/18 |
Calgary, AB |
Big 4 Building |
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Mon |
2/20 |
Abbotsford, BC |
Abbotsford Ent & Sports Centre |
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Tue |
2/21 |
Kent, WA |
Showare Center |
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Thu |
2/23 |
San Jose, CA |
Events Center |
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Fri |
2/24 |
Universal City, CA |
Gibson Amphitheatre |
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Sat |
2/25 |
Phoenix, AZ |
Comerica Theatre |
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Sun |
2/26 |
Albuquerque, NM |
Tingley Coliseum |
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Tue |
2/28 |
Denver, CO |
The Fillmore Auditorium |