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Title: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-09-14, 18:43:31
THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022 starts on 29th September. The full concert list is on the website:

https://www.arenaband.co.uk/tour-dates-2022/ (https://www.arenaband.co.uk/tour-dates-2022/)

I have posted all the concerts in the events section with links to the tickets:

https://shattered-room.net/index.php?board=13.0 (https://shattered-room.net/index.php?board=13.0)

Hope it will be a successfull tour *horns* .
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2022-09-15, 14:58:40
Thx, Teunis!

Yeah, looking forward to it!
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-09-16, 19:34:59
You're welcome. It was a lot of work, but nice to do. If only 1 person would buy a ticket for the tour due to reading it here, it was all worth it ;) *horns*
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2022-09-18, 12:39:41
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2022-09-16, 19:34:59You're welcome. It was a lot of work, but nice to do. If only 1 person would buy a ticket for the tour due to reading it here, it was all worth it ;) *horns*

absolutely!
I still think we have a lot of readers, not participating actively, so yes, that would be cool!
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: erik on Wed, 2022-09-21, 15:16:09
So what will be on the setlist? A couple of tracks of the new album of course, and Butterfly Man has been confirmed. For an anniversary tour it would be apt to visit all of the albums with at least one track. And I always like it when they bring in an older track not often played like they did with Welcome To The Cage or Empire Of A Thousand Days for example.
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2022-09-22, 11:43:44
I almost don't care what the setlist will be, but I'm totally thrilles to see them live again, especially with Damian Wilson...!
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: erik on Sat, 2022-10-01, 13:18:46
So the tour has now started and again I am very much enjoying the tour diaries by Clive and John, which also add a further two tracks (spoiler alert) that are played, Time Capsule and the Visitor title track.

Still waiting though for the Earbook to arrive and end of September is now in the past ;)
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: erik on Sat, 2022-10-01, 13:26:11
By the way, we have unearthed a small remaining stock of the Cage cds Radiance and Unlocking The Cage, which should be on sale this tour from the Metropool gig onwards if all goes according to plan. So grab your copy if you missed out on these titles!
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: The Fury on Sat, 2022-10-01, 15:46:59
Good news, Erik!
I myself have both cds, but it's always nice for fans to be able to lay your hands on limited edition gems such as these.
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: The Fury on Sat, 2022-10-01, 15:48:50
By the way,does anybody know whether there will be tour-shirts for sale? Its been ages since I bought my last Arena shirt.
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2022-10-04, 19:41:31
Quote from: The Fury on Sat, 2022-10-01, 15:48:50By the way,does anybody know whether there will be tour-shirts for sale? Its been ages since I bought my last Arena shirt.
This is what I read on Facebook, from the person who runs the merch desk (Smeagal):
"We have all the Arena studio albums for sale, plus t-shirts, Zoodys, drumsticks.
The Arena Photobook (including a double live album of Paul Manzis last gig) is for sale at a tour special price of £30!!
And of course the brand new album 'The Theory of Molecular Inheritance' is available in various formats (cd, earbook, vinyl)
Plus some offerings from Clive and Damian."
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: The Fury on Wed, 2022-10-05, 12:06:01
Sounds good, Teunis, thanks!
I'll bring my big wallet :-)
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2022-10-05, 13:09:33
I went last night and I had a great time. Damian fitted in just fine well worth the very long wait!
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: The Fury on Wed, 2022-10-05, 19:39:12
Great Iggy! Looking forward to Friday and share your findings.
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: PH on Thu, 2022-10-06, 22:42:55
How is Damian handling the old songs?
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2022-10-10, 19:44:43
Quote from: The Fury on Wed, 2022-10-05, 19:39:12Great Iggy! Looking forward to Friday and share your findings.
Did you enjoy the gig?
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: The Fury on Tue, 2022-10-11, 21:18:57
Thanks for asking, Teunis. Yeah it was fantastic.
I hadnt seen the band in 14 years or so, so it felt like magic.

And PH, I share Iggys opinion. Damian sounded great and nailed all the songs *horns*. Also he is an extremely nice guy,as some of you probably already knew.

I have not seen any playlist so far,so here's what I remember:
The Equation, Butterfly man, State of Grace, Don't forget to Breathe, The Visitor, Rapture, Salamander, The Tinder Box, Time Capsule, Bedlam Fayre, Solomon and Crying the Rock Version.

Dunno what happend to Jericho :-(

Anyway,I had a great evening and all the guys were happy to sign all the merch I bought :-)

Metropool is a great 'little' venue. Would be happy to see the band there again in the future.
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2022-10-12, 11:32:24
so cool! thanks for the report ;)
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: The Fury on Wed, 2022-10-12, 19:00:11
You're welcome Peter!

Are you gonna see the band somewhere during this tour?
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-10-12, 19:24:47
Quote from: The Fury on Tue, 2022-10-11, 21:18:57Thanks for asking, Teunis. Yeah it was fantastic.
I hadnt seen the band in 14 years or so, so it felt like magic.
Good to read you had a great time, though I didn't have a single doubt about that ;). Damian is a great vocalist and entertainer, a true frontman *horns*.
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2022-10-12, 22:06:08
Quote from: The Fury on Wed, 2022-10-12, 19:00:11You're welcome Peter!

Are you gonna see the band somewhere during this tour?

yessss! Fri, Oct 28th, at the REX in Bensheim (Germany)
can't wait to seem them....!
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: The Fury on Wed, 2022-10-12, 22:16:29
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2022-10-12, 19:24:47Good to read you had a great time, though I didn't have a single doubt about that ;). Damian is a great vocalist and entertainer, a true frontman *horns*.

Yeah he is. I knew that of course, but I had never seen him live and/or with Arena. Pleasant surprise!
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: The Fury on Wed, 2022-10-12, 22:17:23
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2022-10-12, 22:06:08yessss! Fri, Oct 28th, at the REX in Bensheim (Germany)
can't wait to seem them....!
Beautiful town AND seeing Arena! I am jealous  :D
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-10-14, 20:21:34
Quote from: The Fury on Wed, 2022-10-12, 22:16:29Yeah he is. I knew that of course, but I had never seen him live and/or with Arena. Pleasant surprise!
I have seen him twice: long ago with Star One and more recently with Adam Wakeman.
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: The Fury on Sun, 2022-10-23, 19:12:08
Yeah that Star One gig was awesome. Unfortunatey I wasn't there. :-[  But I did buy the DVD.  ;D
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: The Fury on Fri, 2022-10-28, 18:12:52
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2022-10-12, 22:06:08yessss! Fri, Oct 28th, at the REX in Bensheim (Germany)
can't wait to seem them....!

Enjoy tonight, Peter!
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2022-10-30, 00:49:37
Quote from: The Fury on Fri, 2022-10-28, 18:12:52Enjoy tonight, Peter!

... and I did, together with my younger son and a friend of his. It was amazing!
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2022-10-30, 00:51:22
Here are some beautiful Photos, text is in German, though (Not from me):

https://www.diebuehrers.com/konzerte-und-musikevents/konzerte-2022/arena-live-in-der-konzertfabrik-z7/
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: erik on Sun, 2022-10-30, 11:04:57
Reading the tour diaries and immersing myself in the new album, anticipation for the gig had been steadily growing and finally the moment had come to dig up my old ticket for the gig originally scheduled in 2020 and head towards the sold out Boerderij. And boy the gig was definitely worth the two year long wait, Arena were back with a vengeance and at the top of their game. Damian is a real asset for the band and was very convincing indeed with the older songs. The gig flew by with highlight after highlight and a feeling of nostalgia was inevitable as the customary backdrop images of all albums accompanied Solomon, what an incredible journey these 25 years (27) have been for the band and us fans.

As for statistics, all albums were represented in the setlist but most of all The Visitor (6 tracks no less!) followed by Seventh Degree and the new album with 3 each.

Songs..: Solomon
Pride: Cry VII rock version
Visitor: Crack in the Ice, State of Grace, Breathe, Serenity, Enemy Without, Visitor
Immortal: Butterfly Man
Contagion: Salamander
Pepper's Ghost: Bedlam Fayre
Seventh Degree: Rapture, Ghost Walks, Tinderbox
Unquiet Sky: How did it come to this
Double Vision: Paradise of Thieves
Theory: Time Capsule, The Equation, Life goes on
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2022-10-30, 11:32:26
Life goes on is my new personal hymn after this!  *horns*
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: erik on Sun, 2022-10-30, 16:39:32
It is a great track isn't it! It fits right in the "concept album anthemic closing track" tradition that Arena does so well, Visitor; Ascension; Tinderbox.. (the latter was also particularly good in the Damian version by the way)
Title: Re: THE THEORY OF MOLECULAR INHERITANCE TOUR 2022
Post by: The Fury on Sun, 2022-10-30, 20:14:07
Quote from: erik on Sun, 2022-10-30, 11:04:57Reading the tour diaries and immersing myself in the new album, anticipation for the gig had been steadily growing and finally the moment had come to dig up my old ticket for the gig originally scheduled in 2020 and head towards the sold out Boerderij. And boy the gig was definitely worth the two year long wait, Arena were back with a vengeance and at the top of their game. Damian is a real asset for the band and was very convincing indeed with the older songs. The gig flew by with highlight after highlight and a feeling of nostalgia was inevitable as the customary backdrop images of all albums accompanied Solomon, what an incredible journey these 25 years (27) have been for the band and us fans.

As for statistics, all albums were represented in the setlist but most of all The Visitor (6 tracks no less!) followed by Seventh Degree and the new album with 3 each.

Songs..: Solomon
Pride: Cry VII rock version
Visitor: Crack in the Ice, State of Grace, Breathe, Serenity, Enemy Without, Visitor
Immortal: Butterfly Man
Contagion: Salamander
Pepper's Ghost: Bedlam Fayre
Seventh Degree: Rapture, Ghost Walks, Tinderbox
Unquiet Sky: How did it come to this
Double Vision: Paradise of Thieves
Theory: Time Capsule, The Equation, Life goes on

Thanks for sharing,Eric. And I realise I did miss a few songs in my list now :-)