The Official 2026 Tour Rumor Thread

JeBurkhardt

nicknyr15 said:

just_one said:

im more interested if they are gonna continue to shuffle the setlists like they used to with matt but my gut feeling say eddie wont allow for them to become boring and the setlists will continue to shuffle

I know I’m prob in the minority but the DM tour was my least favorite ever. Shame because the album is incredible. The setlists were overly formulaic to me and I couldn’t stand the video screen. It was awful with terrible graphics. I’ll always prefer them surrounded by fans. If the sets get even more static than the DM tour, it will be very upsetting. 

I hope they ditch the screen, and go back to their traditional seating behind the stage. 

Kwieneke

JeBurkhardt said:

nicknyr15 said:

just_one said:

im more interested if they are gonna continue to shuffle the setlists like they used to with matt but my gut feeling say eddie wont allow for them to become boring and the setlists will continue to shuffle

I know I’m prob in the minority but the DM tour was my least favorite ever. Shame because the album is incredible. The setlists were overly formulaic to me and I couldn’t stand the video screen. It was awful with terrible graphics. I’ll always prefer them surrounded by fans. If the sets get even more static than the DM tour, it will be very upsetting. 

I hope they ditch the screen, and go back to their traditional seating behind the stage. 

agreed! You can't beat that feeling/view

Abe Froman

nicknyr15 said:

just_one said:

im more interested if they are gonna continue to shuffle the setlists like they used to with matt but my gut feeling say eddie wont allow for them to become boring and the setlists will continue to shuffle

I know I’m prob in the minority but the DM tour was my least favorite ever. Shame because the album is incredible. The setlists were overly formulaic to me and I couldn’t stand the video screen. It was awful with terrible graphics. I’ll always prefer them surrounded by fans. If the sets get even more static than the DM tour, it will be very upsetting. 

Im not sure you are in the minority.  I couldnt agree more with everything you said.  Indy was my least favorite show ive attended (by a million miles).  I am very interested in seeing who the drummer is because I think it has a huge factor on what this band is moving forward.  

aisleseats

Abe Froman said:

nicknyr15 said:

just_one said:

im more interested if they are gonna continue to shuffle the setlists like they used to with matt but my gut feeling say eddie wont allow for them to become boring and the setlists will continue to shuffle

I know I’m prob in the minority but the DM tour was my least favorite ever. Shame because the album is incredible. The setlists were overly formulaic to me and I couldn’t stand the video screen. It was awful with terrible graphics. I’ll always prefer them surrounded by fans. If the sets get even more static than the DM tour, it will be very upsetting. 

Im not sure you are in the minority.  I couldnt agree more with everything you said.  Indy was my least favorite show ive attended (by a million miles).  I am very interested in seeing who the drummer is because I think it has a huge factor on what this band is moving forward.  

To be fair, they couldn't have been surrounded by fans there anyway because it's an amphitheater. But yeah, for some reason, that wasn't my favorite show either. Which sucked, because I was really pumped about that one in particular. I know a lot of people raved about how awesome the visuals were on the DM tour. But I never thought they were really that great compared to a lot of bands I see. And I think a big part of the problem with the formulaic sets stems from the shorter setlists. When you're trying to promote a new album and play all your standards, it doesn't leave a lot of room for much else. And I've said this before, but we definitely don't need RITFW or Baba at every fucking show.

mcgruff10

Paul i could also care less who the next drummer is.  Also bring back seats on the floor, sell behind the stage and play some shows!!!

demetrios

josevolution said:

Perkins 

It would be cool if Stephen got the job. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRlAkZCpqTE

mcgruff10 said:

Also bring back seats on the floor, sell behind the stage and play some shows!!!

iOnlyownMymind

I want a drummer with a lot of energy, that can play the entire catalog, and who wants to tour. Insert that person into the lineup and let's go. 

Shaindli1

My top priority is more live shows. I just want to see them play.
The drummer is important for longevity: someone they gel with, that energizes them, that they actually like and excited to work and tour with. 

coco butter

I just want new merchandise. I don't really care about live shows or new music. I'm still waiting for that elusive Pearl Jam Oven Mitt and then my life is complete. 

josevolution

coco butter said:

I just want new merchandise. I don't really care about live shows or new music. I'm still waiting for that elusive Pearl Jam Oven Mitt and then my life is complete. 

😂😂

MB30816

mcgruff10 said:

Paul i could also care less who the next drummer is.  Also bring back seats on the floor, sell behind the stage and play some shows!!!

Now you're speaking my language. The seats behind the stage are honestly great seats and they definitely bring a different energy than the screen does.

Let's go back to seats on the floor. In my ideal world, each person would get to pick one show where they get priority for tickets. Among the fans whose names are drawn in the lottery for that show, a second lottery determines who sits in the first 5 rows, then seating goes by seniority after that. It would allow people who otherwise never get the opportunity to get close to have a chance to be up front. And being able to declare one show as your priority would mean that people are less likely to get shut out completely for 10C ticketing.

GlowGirl

MB30816 said:

mcgruff10 said:

Paul i could also care less who the next drummer is.  Also bring back seats on the floor, sell behind the stage and play some shows!!!

Now you're speaking my language. The seats behind the stage are honestly great seats and they definitely bring a different energy than the screen does.

Let's go back to seats on the floor. In my ideal world, each person would get to pick one show where they get priority for tickets. Among the fans whose names are drawn in the lottery for that show, a second lottery determines who sits in the first 5 rows, then seating goes by seniority after that. It would allow people who otherwise never get the opportunity to get close to have a chance to be up front. And being able to declare one show as your priority would mean that people are less likely to get shut out completely for 10C ticketing.

There are already seats on the floor. They are just behind the pit. The pit is way too much fun to get rid of. 

MB30816

GlowGirl said:

MB30816 said:

mcgruff10 said:

Paul i could also care less who the next drummer is.  Also bring back seats on the floor, sell behind the stage and play some shows!!!

Now you're speaking my language. The seats behind the stage are honestly great seats and they definitely bring a different energy than the screen does.

Let's go back to seats on the floor. In my ideal world, each person would get to pick one show where they get priority for tickets. Among the fans whose names are drawn in the lottery for that show, a second lottery determines who sits in the first 5 rows, then seating goes by seniority after that. It would allow people who otherwise never get the opportunity to get close to have a chance to be up front. And being able to declare one show as your priority would mean that people are less likely to get shut out completely for 10C ticketing.

There are already seats on the floor. They are just behind the pit. The pit is way too much fun to get rid of. 

I am talking about the pit--I would prefer that it be seats instead. It might be fun for you, but it is not fun or even feasible for everyone.

JT167846

RatherStarved said:

The next drummer will not be as good as Matt but whatever one level below Matt is, I am sure any number of options would be roughly the same and the average listener would not know the difference.  So yeah, l am not overly fussed with who they choose - I’m sure it will be someone competent and that’s all we need for some shows.  

I love Matt and think he deserves his place in the pantheon of true greats but the names bandied about definitely include people on the same level. Just may be stylistically different. Danny Carey playing YYZ with Rush at the Taylor tribute comes to mind. Same level as Neil (yes that good). The versatility needed to play every drummer's parts is probably the biggest thing. So different all of them. 

Brannigans law

MB30816 said:

GlowGirl said:

MB30816 said:

mcgruff10 said:

Paul i could also care less who the next drummer is.  Also bring back seats on the floor, sell behind the stage and play some shows!!!

Now you're speaking my language. The seats behind the stage are honestly great seats and they definitely bring a different energy than the screen does.

Let's go back to seats on the floor. In my ideal world, each person would get to pick one show where they get priority for tickets. Among the fans whose names are drawn in the lottery for that show, a second lottery determines who sits in the first 5 rows, then seating goes by seniority after that. It would allow people who otherwise never get the opportunity to get close to have a chance to be up front. And being able to declare one show as your priority would mean that people are less likely to get shut out completely for 10C ticketing.

There are already seats on the floor. They are just behind the pit. The pit is way too much fun to get rid of. 

I am talking about the pit--I would prefer that it be seats instead. It might be fun for you, but it is not fun or even feasible for everyone.

Glad your not in charge

mcgruff10

GlowGirl said:

MB30816 said:

mcgruff10 said:

Paul i could also care less who the next drummer is.  Also bring back seats on the floor, sell behind the stage and play some shows!!!

Now you're speaking my language. The seats behind the stage are honestly great seats and they definitely bring a different energy than the screen does.

Let's go back to seats on the floor. In my ideal world, each person would get to pick one show where they get priority for tickets. Among the fans whose names are drawn in the lottery for that show, a second lottery determines who sits in the first 5 rows, then seating goes by seniority after that. It would allow people who otherwise never get the opportunity to get close to have a chance to be up front. And being able to declare one show as your priority would mean that people are less likely to get shut out completely for 10C ticketing.

There are already seats on the floor. They are just behind the pit. The pit is way too much fun to get rid of. 

Seats on the floor were fun as hell.  I would say there was more energy at the seated shows. Probably because people weren’t tired from lining up for days    

jsilsby

MB30816 said:

GlowGirl said:

MB30816 said:

mcgruff10 said:

Paul i could also care less who the next drummer is.  Also bring back seats on the floor, sell behind the stage and play some shows!!!

Now you're speaking my language. The seats behind the stage are honestly great seats and they definitely bring a different energy than the screen does.

Let's go back to seats on the floor. In my ideal world, each person would get to pick one show where they get priority for tickets. Among the fans whose names are drawn in the lottery for that show, a second lottery determines who sits in the first 5 rows, then seating goes by seniority after that. It would allow people who otherwise never get the opportunity to get close to have a chance to be up front. And being able to declare one show as your priority would mean that people are less likely to get shut out completely for 10C ticketing.

There are already seats on the floor. They are just behind the pit. The pit is way too much fun to get rid of. 

I am talking about the pit--I would prefer that it be seats instead. It might be fun for you, but it is not fun or even feasible for everyone.

Careful or the rail mafia will make sure you sleep with fishes next to Luca Brasi…

mr bungle

MB30816 said:

mcgruff10 said:

Paul i could also care less who the next drummer is.  Also bring back seats on the floor, sell behind the stage and play some shows!!!

Now you're speaking my language. The seats behind the stage are honestly great seats and they definitely bring a different energy than the screen does.

Let's go back to seats on the floor. In my ideal world, each person would get to pick one show where they get priority for tickets. Among the fans whose names are drawn in the lottery for that show, a second lottery determines who sits in the first 5 rows, then seating goes by seniority after that. It would allow people who otherwise never get the opportunity to get close to have a chance to be up front. And being able to declare one show as your priority would mean that people are less likely to get shut out completely for 10C ticketing.

The biggest problem with 10c tix purchasing is  so many members are putting in for shows that they have no intention of attending.  Only to use as trade assets to upgrade for other shows or take care of friends.

meanwhile the poor 10c member in citie-x that just wants to go to their home town show probably gets fucked.

MB30816

Brannigans law said:

MB30816 said:

GlowGirl said:

MB30816 said:

mcgruff10 said:

Paul i could also care less who the next drummer is.  Also bring back seats on the floor, sell behind the stage and play some shows!!!

Now you're speaking my language. The seats behind the stage are honestly great seats and they definitely bring a different energy than the screen does.

Let's go back to seats on the floor. In my ideal world, each person would get to pick one show where they get priority for tickets. Among the fans whose names are drawn in the lottery for that show, a second lottery determines who sits in the first 5 rows, then seating goes by seniority after that. It would allow people who otherwise never get the opportunity to get close to have a chance to be up front. And being able to declare one show as your priority would mean that people are less likely to get shut out completely for 10C ticketing.

There are already seats on the floor. They are just behind the pit. The pit is way too much fun to get rid of. 

I am talking about the pit--I would prefer that it be seats instead. It might be fun for you, but it is not fun or even feasible for everyone.

Glad your not in charge

And neither are you. The band is going to do what works best for them, so it's probably all pointless to discuss this anyway.

MB30816

mcgruff10 said:

GlowGirl said:

MB30816 said:

mcgruff10 said:

Paul i could also care less who the next drummer is.  Also bring back seats on the floor, sell behind the stage and play some shows!!!

Now you're speaking my language. The seats behind the stage are honestly great seats and they definitely bring a different energy than the screen does.

Let's go back to seats on the floor. In my ideal world, each person would get to pick one show where they get priority for tickets. Among the fans whose names are drawn in the lottery for that show, a second lottery determines who sits in the first 5 rows, then seating goes by seniority after that. It would allow people who otherwise never get the opportunity to get close to have a chance to be up front. And being able to declare one show as your priority would mean that people are less likely to get shut out completely for 10C ticketing.

There are already seats on the floor. They are just behind the pit. The pit is way too much fun to get rid of. 

Seats on the floor were fun as hell.  I would say there was more energy at the seated shows. Probably because people weren’t tired from lining up for days    

This is what I miss about it.