I know this will probably end up being a pointless thread, but I just need to blow off some steam. I'm sure I'm not alone in being 'up to high dough' in waiting for UK / Ireland / European concert dates to be scheduled. (I guess that people in the UK will understand the expression, but as for anywhere else? If not, it basically means being in a state of advanced agitation). It's good to see the Japan and NZ dates confirmed, with the Australian announcement surely imminent too - all the rumours of a 2008 tour seem to be falling into place, with one exception. From memory, an 08 tour was intended to promote a new greatest hits, wasn't it?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but my perception is that the band have been surprised by just how successful the 'Lost Highway' album has been. So much so, in fact, that next year's tour seems to be a LH tour, even for stadium shows such as the NZ event. On the assumption that Aussie and eventual European shows will be outdoor events too, the idea of a greatest hits tour has presumably been put on the backburner for the time being.

I personally like the idea of a LH-centric show, especially as I'm a fan of the album, and since I was expecting a greatest hits tour. What does anyone else think? I just wish they'd announce some European dates and put them on sale while I still have funds on my credit card (my available balance is ever decreasing as Christmas approaches, and my wife buys more and more presents!). Hell, I don't care what kind of show it is, as long as I'm there.