Symphony X Fans Invited To Choose Setlist

The SYMPHONY X camp has issued the following update:

"There have been rumblings here and there about the band's tour setlist and how it needs some changes. We did a setlist poll a few years ago, and I spoke with MJR about it recently and he agreed that it was time to do another one. So here's your chance to let the band know what you want to see them play on tour!

Here's how it goes. You reply here (leave your comment here in the blog...comments left on the band's main page won't be counted) and tell me what songs you would like to hear the band play on their upcoming tours. Give me 90 minutes worth of material (no, the band is not necessarily playing a 90 minute set, that's just a random number I'm choosing). You can pick particular songs, or just say that you'd like to hear anything from a certain CD, or a mix of both. I'll leave this open until midnight (US Pacific time) on Sunday night (January 20th). On Monday, I'll compile the results and send them to the band, and post them for you guys as well.

The last time we did this, MJR was surprised at some of the songs you all wanted to see them perform live and took the suggestions under consideration. He says they'll do so as well this time, so make sure you let them know what you want to hear.

Looking forward to seeing what you all have to say!"

Jax :)
SymX Staff

Symphony X's tour schedule is below. Fans should be aware that although EPICA is due to open up for the band in London, UK on March 6th and support the band on their North American tour, it is unclear at this time if Epica will in fact be able to do so, as vocalist Simone Simons was recently diagnosed with MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). The band was forced to cancel the rest of their shows for this month as of January 16th.

February (with CIRCUS MAXIMUS and DREAMSCAPE)
13 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
14 - Cologne, Germany - Live Music Hall
15 - Hellendoorn, Netherlands - Lantaarn
16 - Zoetermeer, Netherlands - Boerderij
17 - Stuttgart, Germany - Die Röhre
19 - Berlin, Germany - Columbia Club
20 - Frankfurt, Germany - Batschkapp
21 - Nurnberg, Germany - Hirsch
22 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
23 - Munich, Germany - Backstage Werk
25 - Florence, Italy - Viper Club
26 - Piacenza, Italy - Fillmore
28 - Bergara, Spain - Sala Jam
29 - Barcelona, Spain - Razzmatazz 2

March
1 - Madrid, Spain - Sala Heineken
2 - Bordeaux, France - Krakatoa
4 - Lyon, France - Transbordeur
5 - Paris, France - Bataclan
6 - London, England - Astoria
8 - Grenada, Spain - Atarfe Vega Rock Festival

April (with Epica and INTO ETERNITY)
3 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre
4 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East
5 - New York, NY - Nokia Theater Times Square
6 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
8 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial de Quebec
9 - Montreal, QC - Medley
11 - Toronto, ON - The Opera House
12 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
13 - Mokena, IL - The Pearl Room
16 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
17 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
18 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
19 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
20 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
22 - Santa Ana, CA - Galaxy Theatre
23 - Tempe, AZ - The Clubhouse
25 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
26 - Houston, TX - Meridian
27 - Ft. Worth, TX - Ridglea Theater
29 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
30 - St. Petersburg, FL - The State Theatre

May
1 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
2 - Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
3 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx

Source: BW&BK