Life Is but a Dream... Tour
The Life Is but a Dream... Tour is an ongoing concert tour by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold in support of the band's eight studio album Life Is but a Dream..., which was released on June 2, 2023.[1] The first festival dates for the tour were announced on December 14, 2022,[2] while the headlining shows in arenas and amphitheaters were announced on March 27, 2023, and April 11, 2023,[3][4] following the release of the album's first single, "Nobody".[5] The tour began on May 12, 2023, in Las Vegas and is currently set to conclude on October 26, 2023, in Chula Vista.
Tour by Avenged Sevenfold | |
Location | North America |
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Associated album | Life Is but a Dream... |
Start date | May 12, 2023 |
End date | October 26, 2023 |
Legs | 1 |
No. of shows | 37 |
Supporting acts | |
Avenged Sevenfold concert chronology |
Setlist
Festival setlist
The following setlist was performed at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on May 19, 2023.[6]
- "Game Over"
- "Afterlife"
- "Hail to the King"
- "We Love You"
- "Buried Alive"
- "So Far Away"
- "Nobody"
- "Nightmare"
- "Bat Country"
- "Unholy Confessions"
- "A Little Piece of Heaven"
Headlining show setlist
The following setlist was performed at Kia Forum in Inglewood on June 9, 2023.[7]
- "Game Over"
- "Mattel"
- "Afterlife"
- "Hail to the King"
- "We Love You"
- "Buried Alive"
- "The Stage"
- "So Far Away"
- "Nobody"
- "Nightmare"
- "Bat Country"
- "Unholy Confessions"
- "A Little Piece of Heaven"
- Encore
- "G"
- "(O)rdinary"
- "(D)eath"
Tour dates
Postponed and cancelled dates
Date | City | Country | Venue | Reason |
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July 26, 2023 | Clarkston | United States | Pine Knob Music Theatre | Lightning strikes[8] |
October 7, 2023 | Chula Vista | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre | Sickness[9] | |
Personnel
- M. Shadows – lead vocals
- Zacky Vengeance – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Synyster Gates – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Johnny Christ – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Brooks Wackerman – drums
Notes
- The May 19, 2023 concert was a part of Welcome to Rockville.
- The May 26, 2023 concert was a part of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival.
- The September 21, 2023 concert is set to be a part of Louder Than Life.
- The October 5, 2023 concert is set to be a part of Aftershock.
References
- Blistein, Jon (14 March 2023). "Avenged Sevenfold Tease First Album in Seven Years With Epic 'Nobody'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- "PANTERA, TOOL, SLIPKNOT And AVENGED SEVENFOLD To Headline 2023 Edition Of WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE". Blabbermouth. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- Enis, Eli (27 March 2023). "AVENGED SEVENFOLD ANNOUNCE FIRST NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN 5 YEARS". Revolver. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- Carter, Emily (11 April 2023). "Avenged Sevenfold announce second leg of 2023 North American tour". Kerrang. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- Dunworth, Liberty (14 March 2023). "Avenged Sevenfold share new single 'Nobody' and announce new album 'Life Is But A Dream'". NME. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- "AVENGED SEVENFOLD'S FIRST FESTIVAL SHOW IN 5 YEARS: SEE SETLIST AND VIDEOS". Revolver. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- "Setlist + Video – Avenged Sevenfold Debut Live Songs at Kia Forum". Loudwire. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- "M. Shadows Addresses Recent Avenged Sevenfold Show Postponement". Loudwire. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- "AVENGED SEVENFOLD Singer Explains Last-Minute Chula Vista Concert Cancelation". Blabbermouth. Retrieved 19 October 2023.