Gigantour 2006

Gigantour 2006 - Tickets Now On Sale For Select Dates

Tickets for the Gigantour 2006 are now on sale in select cities. They are denoted by ** on the schedule below.

September:
6 - Boise, ID at Idaho Center
8 - Oakland, CA at Oakland Coliseum**
9 - San Diego;CA at Cox Arena
10 - San Bernardino, CA at Hyundai Pavilion**
12 - Las Vegas, NV - TBA
13 - Phoenix, AZ at Dodge Theatre**
15 - Salt Lake City, UT at USANA**
16 - Denver, CO at Coors Amphitheatre**
17 - Albuquerque, NM at Journal Pavilion
19 - TBD
21 - Milwaukee, WI at Eagles Ballroom
22 - Chicago, IL at Congress Theatre
23 - Columbus, OH at Nationwide Arena
24 - Detroit. MI at DTE Energy Amphitheatre**
25 - Toronto, ONT at Molson Amphitheatre
27 - Montreal, QC atBell Centre**
28 - Uniondale, NY at Nassau Coliseum**
29 - TBD
30 - Holmdel, NJ at PNC Bank Center**

October
1 - TBD
3 - TBD
5 - TBD
6 - Tampa, FL at St Pete Times Forum**
7 - Sunrise, FL at Bank Atlantic Center**
8 - Orlando, FL at Hard Rock Live

As previously reported, platinum and gold ticket packages are now available for purchase. Details are as follows:

2006 PLATINUM TICKET PACKAGE:
"This package includes one reserved ticket within rows 1-4, an exclusive 2006 Platinum Member T-shirt, an authentic VIP Laminate for access to the exclusive Megadeth Meet & Greet, a personal photo with the band, a $25 voucher good for your next purchase in the Megadeth Web Store and a set of official Megadeth guitar pics and drumsticks. Ticket and backstage pass will be delivered at will-call the night of the show. Band Experience Includes: Backstage meet and greet with Megadeth, one individual photograph per ticket with band's professional camera. No fan cameras permitted.
* Please note: If the venue is General Admission, package will include EARLY ENTRY admission."
- $250

2006 GOLD TICKET PACKAGE:
"This package includes one reserved ticket within rows 5-10, an exclusive 2006 Gold Member T-shirt, a Gold Member Laminate, a $10 voucher good for your next purchase in the Megadeth Web Store and a set of official Megadeth guitar pics and drumsticks.
Gold Ticket Package BONUS ! If you are spotted wearing your Gold Package Laminate at the show, you may get upgraded and taken backstage to meet Megadeth and get a photo! *Please note: Gold Tickets DO NOT included ANY backstage access.
* Please note: If the venue is General Admission, package will include EARLY ENTRY admission."
- $125
Ticket packages can be purchased here. http://event.etix.com/ticket/online/viewTour.jsp?group_id=40&cobrand=signgigantour

As previously reported, the confirmed line-up includes
MEGADETH,
LAMB OF GOD,
OPETH,
ARCH ENEMY,
OVERKILL,
INTO ETERNITY,
SANCTITY ,
THE SMASHUP.
However, the dates in Las Vegas and Phoenix will only feature Megadeth, Lamb Of God, Opeth and Arch Enemy.

Gigantour 2006 - Diamond Ticket Package Now Available For Purchase


According to the official Gigantour website a Diamond ticket package is now being offered to the fans. Details are as follows:

"The new Diamond package is now available for purchase. Included is a Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH) autographed black ESP DV-200 guitar with case!

This package includes two reserved tickets within the first 4 rows, an ESP DV-200 guitar autographed by Dave Mustaine, an exclusive Platinum Member T-shirt, an authentic VIP Laminate for access to our exclusive Megadeth Meet & Greet, a personal photo with the band, a $100 voucher good for your next purchase in the Megadeth Web Store and set of official Megadeth guitar pics and drumsticks.

*Please note: If the venue is general admisson, package includes two GA tickets with early entry to the venue.

**Also note: Megadeth fans who have already purchased a vip platinum or gold package and would like to upgrade to a diamond package please submit your request to etix at support@etix.com."

For information on all Gigantour ticket packages go to this location. http://www.gigantour.com/_sections/packages.php

Upcoming Gigantour 2006 dates are as follows:

September:
6 - Boise, ID at Idaho Center
8 - Oakland, CA at Oakland Coliseum
9 - San Diego, CA at Cox Arena
10 - Devore, CA - Hyundai Pavilion
12 - Las Vegas, NV at House Of Blues
13 - Phoenix, AZ at Dodge Theatre
15 - West Valley City, UT - USANA Amphitheater
16 - Englewood, CO - Coors Amphitheatre
17 - Albuquerque, NM at Journal Pavilion
19 - Oklahoma City, OK at Zoo Amphitheatre
21 - Milwaukee, WI at Eagles Ballroom
22 - Chicago, IL at Congress Theatre
23 - Columbus, OH at Nationwide Arena
24 - Clarkston, MI at DTE Energy Music Theatre
25 - Toronto, ONT at Molson Amphitheatre
27 - Montreal, QC atBell Centre
28 - Uniondale, NY at Nassau Coliseum
29 - Boston, MA at Bank of America Pavilion
30 - Holmdel, NJ at PNC Bank Center

October
1 - Atlantic City, NJ at House of Blues
6 - Tampa, FL at St Pete Times Forum
7 - Orlando, FL at Hard Rock Live
8 - Sunrise, FL at Bank Atlantic Center
21 - Brisbane, Australia at The Riverstage
22 - Sydney, Australia at Hordern Pavilion
24 - Melbourne, Australia at Festival Hall

Gigantour 2006 - MEGADETH's Opening Night Setlist Revealed


The 2006 edition of MEGADETH's Gigantour, also featuring LAMB OF GOD, ARCH ENEMY, OVERKILL, INTO ETERNITY, SANCTITIY and THE SMASHUP, launched on September 6th in Boise, ID at Idaho Center.

Megadeth performed the following setlist on the tour opener:
'Blackmail The Universe',
'Skin O' My Teeth',
'The Scorpion',
'Wake Up Dead',
'In My Darkest Hour',
'Die Dead Enough',
'She Wolf',
'Reckoning Day',
'Angry Again',
'Trust',
'Hangar 18',
'Tornado Of Souls',
'Kick The Chair',
'Symphony Of Destruction',
'Peace Sells',
'Holy Wars'.
Upcoming Gigantour dates include:

September:
8 - Oakland, CA at Oakland Coliseum
9 - San Diego;CA at Cox Arena
10 - Devore, CA - Hyundai Pavilion
12 - Las Vegas, NV - TBA
13 - Phoenix, AZ at Dodge Theatre
15 - West Valley City, UT - USANA Amphitheater
16 - Englewood, CO - Coors Amphitheatre
17 - Albuquerque, NM at Journal Pavilion
19 - Oklahoma City, OK - Zoo Amphitheatre
21 - Milwaukee, WI at Eagles Ballroom
22 - Chicago, IL at Congress Theatre
23 - Columbus, OH at Nationwide Arena
24 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
25 - Toronto, ONT at Molson Amphitheatre
27 - Montreal, QC atBell Centre
28 - Uniondale, NY at Nassau Coliseum
29 - Boston, MA - Bank of America Pavilion
30 - Holmdel, NJ at PNC Bank Center

October
1 - Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues
6 - Tampa, FL at St Pete Times Forum
7 - Orlando, FL at Hard Rock Live
8 - Sunrise, FL at Bank Atlantic Center

One "Luck Fan" To Join ARCH ENEMY Onstage During Gigantour

According to a posting on the Gigantour website, one lucky fan will be able to play on stage with ARCH ENEMY during an upcoming show. Details coming soon! Gigantour 2006 features headliners MEGADETH, as well as LAMB OF GOD, OPETH, ARCH ENEMY, OVERKILL, SANCTITY, and THE SMASHUP.