A Sense of Purpose Tour
# A Sense of Purpose Tour

A Sense of Purpose Tour was a concert tour by Swedish heavy metal band In Flames in support of their ninth studio album, A Sense of Purpose, which was released in April 2008.

The tour began in May 2008 with a slot on Gigantour in North American markets, which was headlined by Megadeth. Following runs through Europe and a second North American leg, the tour continued through 2009 with the band's first visit to South America, as well as dates in Australia and Japan.

In February 2009, it was confirmed that lead guitarist Jesper Strömblad would be taking leave from future touring, due to his focus on alcohol rehabilitation. He was replaced with former member Niklas Engelin. Later in the month, an upcoming spring tour of the U.K. and Ireland was cancelled after it was announced that a second member, bassist Peter Iwers, would be taking leave due to the anticipated birth of his child. The band, minus Strömblad, fulfilled all touring commitments up to early April and resumed performing in the summer.

In September 2009, the band commenced a Canadian co-headlining trek with Killswitch Engage. Following the dates in Canada, the group toured the United States through early October.

In November 2009, the group teamed up once again with Killswitch Engage for the European leg of the "Taste of Chaos" tour. In January 2010, the band played their final leg of the tour, performing four dates in Asia.

## Tour dates

| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| - | - | - | - |
| North America, Leg #1 ("Gigantour 2008") ||||
| 12 April 2008 | Denver | United States | Fillmore Auditorium |
| 13 April 2008 | Albuquerque | United States | Journal Pavilion |
| 15 April 2008 | Grand Prairie | United States | Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie |
| 16 April 2008 | Corpus Christi | United States | Concrete Street Pavilion |
| 17 April 2008 | Houston | United States | Verizon Wireless Theater |
| 18 April 2008 | Little Rock | United States | The Village |
| 19 April 2008 | Louisville | United States | Louisville Gardens |
| 20 April 2008 | Atlanta | United States | Masquerade Music Park |
| 22 April 2008 | New York City | United States | Hammerstein Ballroom |
| 23 April 2008 | New York City | United States | Hammerstein Ballroom |
| 24 April 2008 | Philadelphia | United States | Electric Factory |
| 25 April 2008 | Worcester | United States | The Palladium |
| 26 April 2008 | Columbia | United States | Merriweather Post Pavilion |
| 28 April 2008 | Quebec City | Canada | Pavillon de la Jeunesse |
| 29 April 2008 | Montreal | Canada | Bell Centre |
| 30 April 2008 | Mississauga | Canada | Arrow Hall |
| 1 May 2008 | London | Canada | John Labatt Centre |
| 2 May 2008 | Columbus | United States | Newport Music Hall |
| 3 May 2008 | Clarkston | United States | DTE Energy Music Theatre |
| 4 May 2008 | Cleveland | United States | Time Warner Cable Amphitheater |
| 6 May 2008 | Chicago | United States | Aragon Ballroom |
| 7 May 2008 | Milwaukee | United States | Eagles Ballroom |
| 8 May 2008 | Omaha | United States | Sokol Auditorium |
| 9 May 2008 | Minneapolis | United States | Myth |
| 10 May 2008 | Winnipeg | Canada | Winnipeg Convention Centre |
| 11 May 2008 | Saskatoon | Canada | Prairieland Exhibition Hall |
| 12 May 2008 | Edmonton | Canada | Shaw Conference Centre |
| 14 May 2008 | Calgary | Canada | Stampede Corral |
| 16 May 2008 | Vancouver | Canada | Pacific Coliseum |
| 17 May 2008 | Salem | United States | Salem Armory Auditorium |
| 19 May 2008 | San Jose | United States | Event Center Arena |
| 20 May 2008 | San Diego | United States | Cox Arena |
| 21 May 2008 | Long Beach | United States | Long Beach Arena |
| 22 May 2008 | Mesa | United States | Mesa Amphitheatre |
| Europe, Leg #1 ||||
| 29 May 2008 | Stockholm | Sweden | Gröna Lund |
| 7 June 2008 | Nürburgring | Germany | Rock am Ring Festival |
| 8 June 2008 | Nuremberg | Germany | Rock im Park Festival |
| 13 June 2008 | Interlaken | Switzerland | Greenfield Festival |
| 14 June 2008 | Nickelsdorf | Austria | Nova Rock Festival |
| 15 June 2008 | Donington Park | United Kingdom | Download Festival |
| 20 June 2008 | Clisson | France | Hellfest |
| 21 June 2008 | Kauhajoki | Finland | Nummirock Festival |
| 26 June 2008 | Borlänge | Sweden | Peace and Love Festival |
| 27 June 2008 | Arendal | Norway | Hove Festival |
| 28 June 2008 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Metaltown Festival |
| 29 June 2008 | Dessel | Belgium | Graspop Metal Meeting |
| 4 July 2008 | Tolmin | Slovenia | Metaldays |
| 5 July 2008 | Löbnitz | Germany | With Full Force |
| 7 July 2008 | Kavarna | Bulgaria | Kaliakra Rock Fest |
| 18 July 2008 | Vaasa | Finland | Rockperry Festival |
| 1 August 2008 | Lustenau | Austria | Szene Festival |
| Europe, Leg #2 ||||
| 27 September 2008 | Glasgow | United Kingdom | Barrowlands |
| 28 September 2008 | Birmingham | United Kingdom | Carling Academy |
| 29 September 2008 | Manchester | United Kingdom | Manchester Academy |
| 1 October 2008 | London | United Kingdom | London Astoria |
| 3 October 2008 | Luxembourg | Luxembourg | Den Atelier |
| 4 October 2008 | Cologne | Germany | Palladium |
| 5 October 2008 | Wiesbaden | Germany | Schlachthof |
| 7 October 2008 | Brussels | Belgium | Ancienne Belgique |
| 8 October 2008 | Paris | France | Zénith de Paris |
| 9 October 2008 | Tilburg | Netherlands | 013 |
| 10 October 2008 | Nancy | France | L’Autre Canal |
| 11 October 2008 | Lyon | France | Transbordeur |
| 13 October 2008 | Barcelona | Spain | Razzmatazz |
| 14 October 2008 | Granada | Spain | La Copera |
| 15 October 2008 | Madrid | Spain | La Riviera |
| 16 October 2008 | Bilbao | Spain | Rock Star Live |
| 18 October 2008 | Fribourg | Switzerland | Fri-Son |
| 19 October 2008 | Munich | Germany | Zenith |
| 20 October 2008 | Vienna | Austria | Gasometer |
| 21 October 2008 | Milan | Italy | Alcatraz |
| 22 October 2008 | Zürich | Switzerland | Volkshaus |
| 24 October 2008 | Dresden | Germany | Alter Schlachthof |
| 25 October 2008 | Berlin | Germany | Columbiahalle |
| 27 October 2008 | Helsinki | Finland | Cable Factory |
| 29 October 2008 | Stockholm | Sweden | Annexet |
| 30 October 2008 | Stockholm | Sweden | Annexet |
| 31 October 2008 | Oslo | Norway | Sentrum Scene |
| 1 November 2008 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Lisebergshallen |
| 2 November 2008 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Lisebergshallen |
| North America, Leg #2 ||||
| 6 November 2008 | Montreal | Canada | Metropolis |
| 7 November 2008 | Toronto | Canada | Sound Academy |
| 8 November 2008 | Mount Clemens | United States | Emerald Theatre |
| 9 November 2008 | Cleveland | United States | Agora Theatre |
| 10 November 2008 | Chicago | United States | House of Blues |
| 12 November 2008 | Minneapolis | United States | Myth |
| 14 November 2008 | Calgary | Canada | MacEwan Hall |
| 15 November 2008 | Edmonton | Canada | Event Centre |
| 17 November 2008 | Vancouver | Canada | Commodore Ballroom |
| 18 November 2008 | Seattle | United States | Showbox SoDo |
| 19 November 2008 | Portland | United States | Roseland Theater |
| 21 November 2008 | San Francisco | United States | The Warfield |
| 22 November 2008 | Los Angeles | United States | Club Nokia L.A. Live |
| 23 November 2008 | Las Vegas | United States | House of Blues |
| 24 November 2008 | Tempe | United States | Marquee Theatre |
| 25 November 2008 | Albuquerque | United States | Midnight Rodeo |
| 26 November 2008 | Denver | United States | Fillmore Auditorium |
| 28 November 2008 | Dallas | United States | Palladium Ballroom |
| 29 November 2008 | Austin | United States | La Zona Rosa |
| 30 November 2008 | Houston | United States | House of Blues |
| 2 December 2008 | Orlando | United States | Hard Rock Live |
| 3 December 2008 | Atlanta | United States | The Tabernacle |
| 4 December 2008 | Norfolk | United States | The NorVa |
| 5 December 2008 | Baltimore | United States | Rams Head Live! |
| 6 December 2008 | Worcester | United States | The Palladium |
| 7 December 2008 | New York City | United States | Terminal 5 |
| 9 December 2008 | St. Louis | United States | The Pageant |
| 10 December 2008 | Milwaukee | United States | The Rave |
| 7 February 2009 | Monterrey | Mexico | Café Iguana |
| 8 February 2009 | Mexico City | Mexico | Circo Volador |
| South America ||||
| 10 February 2009 | Bogotá | Colombia | Teatro Metro |
| 12 February 2009 | Santiago | Chile | Blondie Club |
| 13 February 2009 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | El Teatro Flores |
| 14 February 2009 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | El Teatro Flores |
| 15 February 2009 | São Paulo | Brazil | Espaço Lux |
| Australia ("Soundwave Festival") ||||
| 21 February 2009 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Exhibition Ground |
| 22 February 2009 | Sydney | Australia | Eastern Creek Raceway |
| 23 February 2009 | Sydney | Australia | The Forum |
| 24 February 2009 | Melbourne | Australia | Billboard The Venue |
| 27 February 2009 | Melbourne | Australia | Royal Melbourne Showgrounds |
| 28 February 2009 | Adelaide | Australia | Bonython Park |
| 2 March 2009 | Perth | Australia | Steel Blue Oval |
| Asia, Leg #1 ||||
| 4 March 2009 | Tokyo | Japan | Akasaka Blitz |
| 5 March 2009 | Tokyo | Japan | Akasaka Blitz |
| 6 March 2009 | Osaka | Japan | Namba Hatch |
| Europe, Leg #3 ||||
| 25 March 2009 | Zagreb | Croatia | Tvornica Club |
| 26 March 2009 | Vienna | Austria | Arena |
| 27 March 2009 | Ljubljana | Slovenia | Gospodarsko Razstavisce |
| 28 March 2009 | Belgrade | Serbia | SKC |
| 29 March 2009 | Sofia | Bulgaria | Denitza Hall |
| 30 March 2009 | Bucharest | Romania | Arenele Romane |
| 1 April 2009 | Budapest | Hungary | Petőfi Csarnok |
| 2 April 2009 | Košice | Slovakia | Jumbo Hall |
| 3 April 2009 | Zlín | Czech Republic | Monsters of Rock Café |
| 4 April 2009 | Prague | Czech Republic | Folimanka |
| 6 April 2009 | Warsaw | Poland | Progresja Klub |
| 25 April 2009 | Sälen | Sweden | Högis |
| Europe, Leg #4 ||||
| 5 June 2009 | Sölvesborg | Sweden | Sweden Rock Festival |
| 20 June 2009 | Bilbao | Spain | Kobetasonik Festival |
| 4 July 2009 | Turku | Finland | Ruisrock |
| 9 July 2009 | Kvinesdal | Norway | Norway Rock Festival |
| 31 July 2009 | Wacken | Germany | Open Air Festival |
| North America, Leg #3 ||||
| 8 September 2009 | Montreal | Canada | CEPSUM |
| 9 September 2009 | Mississauga | Canada | Arrow Hall |
| 11 September 2009 | Thunder Bay | Canada | Thunder Bay Community Auditorium |
| 12 September 2009 | Winnipeg | Canada | Convention Centre |
| 13 September 2009 | Saskatoon | Canada | Prairieland Exhibition Hall |
| 14 September 2009 | Calgary | Canada | Big Four Building |
| 15 September 2009 | Edmonton | Canada | Shaw Conference Centre |
| 17 September 2009 | Vancouver | Canada | Pacific Coliseum |
| 18 September 2009 | Spokane | United States | Knitting Factory |
| 19 September 2009 | Boise | United States | Knitting Factory |
| 20 September 2009 | Reno | United States | New Oasis |
| 21 September 2009 | San Francisco | United States | Regency Ballroom |
| 22 September 2009 | Pomona | United States | Pomona Fox Theater |
| 23 September 2009 | Tucson | United States | Rialto Theatre |
| 25 September 2009 | Corpus Christi | United States | Concrete Street Amphitheater |
| 26 September 2009 | San Antonio | United States | White Rabbit |
| 27 September 2009 | New Orleans | United States | House of Blues |
| 29 September 2009 | Knoxville | United States | The Valarium |
| 30 September 2009 | Louisville | United States | Expo Five |
| 1 October 2009 | Pittsburgh | United States | Mr. Small's Theatre |
| 2 October 2009 | Sayreville | United States | Starland Ballroom |
| 3 October 2009 | Boston | United States | House of Blues |
| 4 October 2009 | Philadelphia | United States | Trocadero Theatre |
| 5 October 2009 | Washington, D.C. | United States | 9:30 Club |
| 6 October 2009 | Charlotte | United States | Amos' Southend |
| Europe, Leg #5 ||||
| 31 October 2009 | Kyiv | Ukraine | CCM NAU |
| 1 November 2009 | Minsk | Belarus | Ledovy Dvorets |
| 5 November 2009 | Krasnodar | Russia | Premiera Club |
| 7 November 2009 | Saint Petersburg | Russia | Glav Club |
| 8 November 2009 | Moscow | Russia | DK Gorbunova |
| 16 November 2009 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Melkweg |
| 18 November 2009 | Zürich | Switzerland | Volkshaus |
| 19 November 2009 | Trezzo | Italy | Live Club |
| 20 November 2009 | Strasbourg | France | La Laiterie |
| 22 November 2009 | Lille | France | Aeronef |
| 23 November 2009 | Luxembourg | Luxembourg | Den Atelier |
| 24 November 2009 | Paris | France | Bataclan |
| 27 November 2009 | Glasgow | United Kingdom | $O_2$ Academy |
| 28 November 2009 | Bristol | United Kingdom | $O_2$ Academy |
| 30 November 2009 | Newcastle | United Kingdom | $O_2$ Academy |
| 1 December 2009 | Birmingham | United Kingdom | $O_2$ Academy |
| 2 December 2009 | Manchester | United Kingdom | Academy |
| 3 December 2009 | London | United Kingdom | HMV Hammersmith Apollo |
| 4 December 2009 | Antwerp | Belgium | Trix Hall |
| 6 December 2009 | Berlin | Germany | Columbiahalle |
| 7 December 2009 | Wiesbaden | Germany | Rhein-Main Halle |
| 8 December 2009 | Munich | Germany | Zenith |
| 9 December 2009 | Oberhausen | Germany | Turbinehalle |
| 11 December 2009 | Stockholm | Sweden | Hovet |
| 12 December 2009 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Scandinavium |
| 13 December 2009 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum |
| 14 December 2009 | Malmö | Sweden | Malmö Arena |
| 16 December 2009 | Helsinki | Finland | Helsinki Ice Hall |
| Asia, Leg #2 ||||
| 22 January 2010 | Tokyo | Japan | Zepp |
| 24 January 2010 | Osaka | Japan | Namba Hatch |
| 27 January 2010 | Beijing | China | Star Live House |
| 29 January 2010 | Taipei | Taiwan | Liberty Square |

* 1^ Headline show; non-Gigantour appearance.
* 2^ Date supporting Lamb of God.
* 3^ Date featuring co-headliners Lamb of God.
* 4^ Date featuring co-headliners Killswitch Engage (Killswitch Engage played last in Mississauga, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg and Edmonton).
* 5^ Date part of the "Taste of Chaos" tour featuring co-headliners Killswitch Engage (Killswitch Engage played last on all U.K. dates).

### Cancelled dates

| 12 July 2008 | Milan, Italy | Evolution Festival | Performance cancelled due to extreme rain and bad weather. |
| - | - | - | - |
| 15 April 2009 | Norwich, United Kingdom | The Waterfront | Date cancelled. |
| 16 April 2009 | Colchester, United Kingdom | Arts Centre | Date cancelled. |
| 17 April 2009 | Brighton, United Kingdom | Concorde 2 | Date cancelled. |
| 18 April 2009 | Oxford, United Kingdom | $O_2$ Academy | Date cancelled. |
| 19 April 2009 | Leeds, United Kingdom | The Cockpit | Date cancelled. |
| 21 April 2009 | Newcastle, United Kingdom | $O_2$ Academy | Date cancelled. |
| 22 April 2009 | Dundee, United Kingdom | Fat Sams | Date cancelled. |
| 23 April 2009 | Belfast, United Kingdom | Mandela Hall | Date cancelled. |
| 24 April 2009 | Dublin, Ireland | The Academy | Date cancelled. |
| 25 April 2009 | Cork, Ireland | The Pavilion | Date cancelled. |
| 27 April 2009 | Exeter, United Kingdom | Lemon Grove | Date cancelled. |
| 28 April 2009 | Cardiff, United Kingdom | University Solus | Date cancelled. |
| 29 April 2009 | Cambridge, United Kingdom | The Junction | Date cancelled. |
| 30 April 2009 | Sheffield, United Kingdom | Corporation | Date cancelled. |
| 1 May 2009 | Liverpool, United Kingdom | $O_2$ Academy | Date cancelled. |
| 2 May 2009 | Northampton, United Kingdom | Roadmender | Date cancelled. |
