| World tour by Lamb of God | |
| Location |
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|---|---|
| Start date | July 15, 2006 |
| End date | December 17, 2007 |
| Legs | 11 |
| No. of shows | 237 |
| Lamb of God concert chronology | |
The Sacrament World Tour was a concert tour by American metal band Lamb of God. It was in support of the band's 5th studio album Sacrament . It was the biggest tour the band has done to date; and their new DVD, Walk with Me in Hell , which was released on July 1, 2008, contains a documentary and live footage from the World Tour.
After touring extensively in 2004 and 2005 for their album Ashes of the Wake , Lamb of God took some time off in late 2005, early 2006 to write material for their new record. In June and July 2006, Lamb of God took some time out of the studio to perform in Mastodon, Children of Bodom, and Thine Eyes Bleed. [1] After the tour, the band went back into the studio to complete their new album.
In August 2006 Lamb of God released its fifth studio album, Sacrament . The album debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 and sold nearly 65,000 copies in its first week of sales, nearly doubling the first week sales of Ashes of the Wake. [2] The album received generally positive reviews, with Cosmo Lee of Stylus Magazine stating, "Sacrament has the band's most memorable songs to date. Musically, there's no fat. The band plays with laser precision and songs move smoothly through riffs and transitions." [3] Ed Thompson of IGN referred to Sacrament "one of the best metal albums of 2006", [4] and Jon Pareles of Blender called it a "speed rush all the way through". [5] After the release, Lamb of God took part in the 2006 Gigantour, supporting Megadeth, then continued to tour in Japan, Australia, Europe (as part of The Unholy Alliance European Tour.
In 2007, the band did a headlining tour of the United States and Canada and then returned to Australia and Japan for a "headlining" tour. This tour also took them to Auckland, New Zealand for the first time. The band went on to play major European Festivals in the summer including Rock am Ring and Rock im Park and Download Festival. Lamb of God returned home in July to co-headline Ozzfest with Ozzy Osbourne. The band went on to play in England and Scotland supporting Heaven and Hell and then back the US for a headlining tour.
On July 1, 2008, Lamb of God released their new DVD; Walk with Me in Hell . The DVD is a double-disc and has nearly five hours of footage. It contains the feature documentary Walk with Me in Hell and multiple live performance extras from across the globe on the Sacrament World Tour. As well as the additional full-length feature "Making of Sacrament" plus Lamb of God's entire performance at the 2007 Download Festival, where they performed in front of over 72,000 fans. Extras include deleted scenes, live performance videos for various tour stops, the official music video for "Redneck", and a "Making of ‘Redneck’" documentary.[ citation needed ]
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| North American leg I – The Unholy Alliance Tour | |||
| June 15, 2006 | Camden | United States | Tweeter Center |
| June 16, 2006 | East Rutherford | Continental Airlines Arena | |
| June 17, 2006 | Lowell | Tsongas Arena | |
| June 19, 2006 | Cincinnati | U.S. Bank Arena | |
| June 20, 2006 | Chicago | Aragon Ballroom | |
| June 21, 2006 | St. Louis | Pop's Outside | |
| June 23, 2006 | San Antonio | Freeman Coliseum | |
| June 24, 2006 | Grand Prairie | Nokia Theatre | |
| June 25, 2006 | Houston | Reliant Arena | |
| June 27, 2006 | Atlanta | Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre | |
| June 29, 2006 | Albany | Washington Avenue Armory | |
| June 30, 2006 | Cleveland | Tower City Amphitheatre | |
| July 2, 2006 | Quebec City | Canada | Colisée Pepsi |
| July 3, 2006 | Montreal | Bell Centre | |
| July 4, 2006 | Toronto | Molson Amphitheatre | |
| July 6, 2006 | Detroit | United States | Cobo Arena |
| July 7, 2006 | Milwaukee | Eagles Ballroom | |
| July 8, 2006 | Saint Paul | Roy Wilkins Auditorium | |
| July 9, 2006 | Winnipeg | Canada | MTS Centre |
| July 11, 2006 | Edmonton | Shaw Conference Center | |
| July 13, 2006 | Vancouver | GM Place | |
| July 14, 2006 | Seattle | United States | Qwest Field Event Center |
| July 15, 2006 | Eugene | McDonald Theater | |
| July 16, 2006 | Spokane | Star Theatre | |
| July 19, 2006 | San Jose | HP Pavilion at San Jose | |
| July 20, 2006 | San Diego | San Diego Sports Arena | |
| July 21, 2006 | Mesa | Mesa Amphitheatre | |
| July 22, 2006 | Long Beach | Long Beach Arena | |
| July 24, 2006 | Paradise | Orleans Arena | |
| July 26, 2006 | Denver | Fillmore Auditorium | |
| North American leg II – Gigantour | |||
| September 6, 2006 | Nampa | United States | Idaho Center |
| September 8, 2006 | Oakland | Oakland Coliseum | |
| September 9, 2006 | San Diego | Cox Arena | |
| September 10, 2006 | San Bernardino | Hyundai Pavilion | |
| September 12, 2006 | Las Vegas | House of Blues | |
| September 13, 2006 | Phoenix | Dodge Theatre | |
| September 15, 2006 | West Valley City | E Center | |
| September 16, 2006 | Greenwood Village | Coors Amphitheatre | |
| September 17, 2006 | Albuquerque | Journal Pavilion | |
| September 19, 2006 | Oklahoma City | Zoo Amphitheatre | |
| September 21, 2006 | Milwaukee | Eagles Ballroom | |
| September 22, 2006 | Chicago | Congress Theater | |
| September 23, 2006 | Columbus | Nationwide Arena | |
| September 24, 2006 | Clarkston | DTE Energy Music Theatre | |
| September 25, 2006 | Toronto | Canada | Molson Amphitheatre |
| September 27, 2006 | Montreal | Bell Centre | |
| September 28, 2006 | Uniondale | United States | Nassau Coliseum |
| September 29, 2006 | Boston | Bank of America Pavilion | |
| September 30, 2006 | Holmdel Township | PNC Bank Arts Center | |
| October 1, 2006 | Atlantic City | House of Blues | |
| October 3, 2006 | Portsmouth | Ntelos Pavilion Harbor Center | |
| October 4, 2006 | Charleston | The Plex | |
| October 6, 2006 | Tampa | St. Pete Times Forum | |
| October 7, 2006 | Sunrise | BankAtlantic Center | |
| October 8, 2006 | Orlando | Hard Rock Live | |
| Japan/Australian leg I | |||
| October 15, 2006 | Tokyo | Japan | Loudpark Festival |
| Supporting: Killswitch Engage with Unearth and I Killed the Prom Queen | |||
| October 17, 2006 | Brisbane | Australia | The Arena |
| October 18, 2006 | Sydney | Big Top Luna Park | |
| October 19, 2006 | Melbourne | The Palace | |
| October 20, 2006 | Perth | Capitol | |
| European leg I – The Unholy Alliance Tour | |||
| October 22, 2006 | Milan | Italy | Mazda Palace |
| October 23, 2006 | Winterthur | Switzerland | Eulachhalle |
| October 25, 2006 | Düsseldorf | Germany | Philipshalle |
| October 26, 2006 | Erfurt | Thuringenhalle | |
| October 27, 2006 | Munich | Zenith | |
| October 28, 2006 | Stuttgart | Sporthalle | |
| October 30, 2006 | Cardiff | Wales | Cardiff Arena |
| November 1, 2006 | Birmingham | England | NEC |
| November 2, 2006 | Glasgow | Scotland | SECC |
| November 3, 2006 | Manchester | England | MEN Arena |
| November 5, 2006 | Dublin | ||
| November 7, 2006 | Paris | France | Bercy |
| November 8, 2006 | Trier | Germany | Messe Park |
| November 9, 2006 | Leuven | Belgium | Brabanthal |
| November 12, 2006 | Helsinki | Finland | Jahalli |
| November 13, 2006 | Tampere | Jahalli | |
| November 15, 2006 | Oslo | Norway | Spektrum |
| November 16, 2006 | Stockholm | Sweden | Hovet |
| November 19, 2006 | London | England | Brixton Academy |
| November 20, 2006 | |||
| North American leg IV Supported by: Trivium, Machine Head and Gojira | |||
| February 16, 2007 | Dallas | United States | The Palladium |
| February 17, 2007 | Corpus Christi | Concrete St. Amphitheatre | |
| February 18, 2007 | Austin | Stubbs | |
| February 20, 2007 | Albuquerque | Sunshine Theatre | |
| February 22, 2007 | Anaheim | The Grove | |
| February 23, 2007 | Fresno | Rainbow Ballroom | |
| February 23, 2007 | Santa Cruz | The Catalyst | |
| February 25, 2007 | Los Angeles | Wiltern Theatre | |
| February 27, 2007 | Chico | The Senator Theatre | |
| February 28, 2007 | Portland | Roseland Theatre | |
| March 1, 2007 | Spokane | Big Easy | |
| March 3, 2007 | Edmonton | Canada | Ed's – The Venue |
| March 4, 2007 | Calgary | Macewan Hall | |
| March 6, 2007 | Winnipeg | Burton Cummings Theatre | |
| March 7, 2007 | Frago | United States | Playmakers Pavilion |
| March 8, 2007 | Omaha | Sokol Auditorium | |
| March 9, 2007 | Tulsa | Cains Ballroom | |
| March 10, 2007 | Kansas City | Beaumont Club | |
| March 11, 2007 | Sioux Falls | Empire Expo Hall | |
| March 13, 2007 | Cedar Rapids | Hawkeye Downs | |
| March 14, 2007 | Milwaukee | Eagles Ballroom | |
| March 15, 2007 | Fort Wayne | Pierres | |
| March 16, 2007 | Toledo | Headliners | |
| March 17, 2007 | Grand Rapids | Orbit Room | |
| March 18, 2007 | Guelph | Canada | Cowboys Bar |
| March 20, 2007 | Montreal | Medley | |
| March 21, 2007 | Providence | United States | Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel |
| March 22, 2007 | New York City | Roseland Ballroom | |
| March 23, 2007 | Atlantic City | House of Blues | |
| March 24, 2007 | Albany | Northern Lights | |
| March 25, 2007 | Rochester | Harro East | |
| March 26, 2007 | Washington, D.C. | 9:30 Club | |
| March 28, 2007 | Norfolk | Norva Theatre | |
| March 29, 2007 | Myrtle Beach | House of Blues | |
| March 30, 2007 | Jacksonville | Plush | |
| March 31, 2007 | St. Petersburg | Jannus Landing | |
| April 1, 2007 | Fort Lauderdale | Revolution | |
| April 3, 2007 | Nashville | City Hall | |
| April 4, 2007 | Memphis | The New Daisy Theatre | |
| April 5, 2007 | Cincinnati | Bogart's | |
| Australian/Japan leg II | |||
| Supported by: Subtract | |||
| April 25, 2007 | Auckland | New Zealand | Powerstation |
| Supported by: Sydonia | |||
| April 27, 2007 | Melbourne | Australia | The Palace |
| April 28, 2007 | Brisbane | The Arena | |
| April 29, 2007 | Sydney | Roundhouse | |
| April 30, 2007 | Adelaide | HQ | |
| May 1, 2007 | Perth | Metropolis | |
| Supported by: The Sword | |||
| May 5, 2007 | Nagoya | Japan | Club Quattro |
| May 6, 2007 | Osaka | Club Quattro | |
| May 7, 2007 | Tokyo | Club Quattro | |
| European leg II Support acts on selected Headlining dates: Chimaira, As I Lay Dying, Unearth, DevilDriver, In This Moment, End of Everything and Criminal | |||
| June 2, 2007 | Nürburgring | Germany | Rock am Ring |
| June 3, 2007 | Nuremberg | Rock im Park | |
| June 4, 2007 | Brussels | Belgium | Ancienne Belgique * |
| June 5, 2007 | Northampton England | Soundhaus * | |
| June 6, 2007 | Edinburgh | Scotland | Liquid Rooms * |
| June 7, 2007 | Glasgow | Carling Academy * | |
| June 9, 2007 | Sheffield | England | Corporation * |
| June 10, 2007 | Donington Park | Download Festival | |
| June 11, 2007 | London | Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards | |
| June 12, 2007 | Colchester | Arts Centre * | |
| June 13, 2007 | Hellendoorn | Netherlands | Lantaarn * |
| June 15, 2007 | Hultsfred | Sweden | Hultsfred Festival |
| June 17, 2007 | Seinajoki | Finland | Provinssirock |
| June 20, 2007 | Berlin | Germany | SO36 * |
| June 21, 2007 | Tilburg | Netherlands | 013 * |
| June 22, 2007 | Clisson | France | Hellfest |
| June 23, 2007 | Dessel | Belgium | Graspop Metal Meeting |
| June 25, 2007 | Hamburg | Germany | Grunspan * |
| June 27, 2007 | Arendal | Norway | Hovefestivalen |
| June 28, 2007 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Pumpehuset * |
| June 29, 2007 | Twistringen | Germany | Reload Festival |
| June 30, 2007 | Leipzig | With Full Force | |
| North American leg V – Ozzfest Support acts on Headlining dates: Hatebreed, 3 Inches of Blood and Behemoth | |||
| July 12, 2007 | Auburn | United States | White River Amphitheatre |
| July 13, 2007 | Vancouver | Canada | Croatian Cultural Center * |
| July 14, 2007 | George | United States | The Gorge Amphitheatre |
| July 15, 2007 | Eugene | McDonald Theatre * | |
| July 16, 2007 | Sparks | New Oasis * | |
| July 17, 2007 | Wheatland | Sleep Train Amphitheatre | |
| July 19, 2007 | Mountain View | Shoreline Amphitheatre | |
| July 19, 2007 | Bakersfield | Stramler Park * | |
| July 21, 2007 | San Bernardino | Hyundai Pavilion | |
| July 22, 2007 | San Diego | Soma San Diego * | |
| July 23, 2007 | Las Vegas | House of Blues * | |
| July 24, 2007 | Phoenix | Cricket Wireless Pavilion | |
| July 26, 2007 | Albuquerque | Journal Pavilion | |
| July 27, 2007 | Boulder | Boulder Theatre * | |
| July 28, 2007 | Greenwood Village | Coors Amphitheatre | |
| July 29, 2007 | Wichita | The Cotillion * | |
| July 30, 2007 | Maryland Heights | Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre | |
| August 1, 2007 | Houston | Verizon Wireless Theater | |
| August 2, 2007 | Selma | Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre | |
| August 3, 2007 | Lubbock | Lonestar Events Center * | |
| August 4, 2007 | Dallas | Smirnoff Music Centre | |
| August 5, 2007 | Clear Channel Metroplex * | ||
| August 6, 2007 | Maryland Heights | UMB Bank Pavilion | |
| August 8, 2007 | Columbus | Germain Amphitheater | |
| August 10, 2007 | Tinley Park | First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre | |
| August 11, 2007 | Louisville | Waverly Hills Sanatorium ** | |
| August 12, 2007 | East Troy | Alpine Valley Music Theatre | |
| August 13, 2007 | Cleveland | Agora Theatre * | |
| August 14, 2007 | Noblesville | Verizon Wireless Music Center | |
| August 16, 2007 | Holmdel Township | PNC Bank Arts Center | |
| August 17, 2007 | Buffalo | Town Ballroom * | |
| August 18, 2007 | Hartford | New England Dodge Music Center | |
| August 19, 2007 | Johnson City | Magic City Music Hall * | |
| August 20, 2007 | Mansfield | Tweeter Center | |
| August 22, 2007 | Camden | Tweeter Center | |
| August 23, 2007 | Baltimore | Rams Head Live! * | |
| August 24, 2007 | Burgettstown | Post-Gazette Pavilion | |
| August 25, 2007 | Toronto | Canada | Kool Haus * |
| August 26, 2007 | Clarkston | United States | DTE Energy Music Theatre |
| August 28, 2007 | Charlotte | Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre | |
| August 29, 2007 | Atlanta | The Tabernacle * | |
| August 30, 2007 | West Palm Beach | Sound Advice Amphitheatre | |
| August 31, 2007 | Lake Buena Vista | House of Blues * | |
| September 1, 2007 | North Charleston | The Plex * | |
| September 2, 2007 | Richmond | Toad's Place * | |
| European leg III Supporting: Heaven and Hell with Iced Earth | |||
| November 4, 2007 | Newcastle | England | Metro Radio Arena |
| November 6, 2007 | Glasgow | Scotland | SECC |
| November 7, 2007 | Sheffield | England | Hallam FM Arena |
| November 9, 2007 | Manchester | MEN Arena | |
| November 10, 2007 | London | Wembley Arena | |
| November 11, 2007 | Brighton | Brighton Centre | |
| November 13, 2007 | Birmingham | National Exhibition Centre | |
| November 14, 2007 | Cardiff | Wales | Cardiff International Arena |
| November 15, 2007 | Nottingham | England | Nottingham Arena |
| November 17, 2007 | Plymouth | Plymouth Pavilions | |
| November 18, 2007 | Bournemouth | Bournemouth International Centre | |
| North American leg VI Supported by: Killswitch Engage, DevilDriver and Soilwork | |||
| November 28, 2007 | Lowell | United States | Tsongas Arena |
| November 29, 2007 | Reading | Reading Eagle Theatre | |
| November 30, 2007 | New York City | Hammerstein Ballroom | |
| December 1, 2007 | Lewiston | Androscoggin Bank Colisée | |
| December 2, 2007 | Albany | Washington Ave. Armory | |
| December 4, 2007 | Detroit | The Fillmore Detroit | |
| December 5, 2007 | Chicago | Congress Theater | |
| December 7, 2007 | Kansas City | Memorial Hall | |
| December 8, 2007 | Grand Prairie | Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie | |
| December 9, 2007 | Corpus Christi | Concrete St. Amphitheatre | |
| December 10, 2007 | Houston | Verizon Wireless Theater | |
| December 12, 2007 | Denver | Fillmore Auditorium | |
| December 13, 2007 | Salt Lake City | SaltAir Pavilion | |
| December 14, 2007 | Reno | Grand Sierra Theatre | |
| December 15, 2007 | Long Beach | Long Beach Arena | |
| December 16, 2007 | Phoenix | Dodge Theatre | |
| December 17, 2007 | Albuquerque | Santa Ana Star Center | |
* Lamb of God Headlining Shows
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