It's high noon and we are on the desert highway on the way to Las Vegas. It will be our first show beginning what will be a hot and hectic but ultimately amazing month. We are in route to New York where we will begin our supporting tour of a band from Denmark called Volbeat. They seem like a group of very cool guys and I can't wait to meet them. We caught a glimpse of their performance at the Download Festival in the U.K. However, before we reach destination NYC, we have four headlining shows of our own: Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston and St. Louis. I'm anxious to see how these shows go. It will be the culmination of our almost two years of touring. Places like Dallas we've hit on every tour we've ever been on except for the very first one. I promised Dallas and Houston we'd be back in August and I'm happy that circumstances have worked out that have allowed me to keep that promise. I just hope they haven't forgotten.
Each of us have spent the last month and a half doing different things. Aside from coming together to play our first headlining show in our home town of Los Angeles we haven't seen each other all that much. But man, was I so touched and impressed by that show. A group of very active fans in the Dommin Nation made plans to come together and share the hometown experience with us. They traveled from all over the USA: New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Seattle and Portland to name a few. Then we had some that came from out of the country as far the U.K. It was such a humbling experience. So many sacrifices were made to be there that I can't thank them enough for their support. Many of our fans show their support in many different ways. We had so many people voting for us for the Kerrang awards in the UK. And though we didn't take home the award, the amount of tweeting and promo people did for Dommin as a result of being nominated, which also came from the fans voting, was priceless and helped us so much. I'm very thankful for that. I'm also excited to say that I spent most of my time at home starting to piece together ideas for what will one day be the next Dommin record whenever it's time. More on that in due time.
It's good to be back in the 'thee ol' van' again. There is something about being on the road that is finally starting to feel a bit like home. It's really great to be riding along with my brothers in music again. Here's to a successful and safe tour with fair weather, good friends, long time fans, new converts, unforgettable experiences and the rise of the Dommin Nation.



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kat.morella // August 09, 2010 6:31:56 AM UTC
so, considering i'm from new jersey, but usually see you guys in new york, and i don't think anyone from the trip was from new york...i'm gonna pretend i was mentioned twice. XD
MsJennie // August 05, 2010 2:51:44 PM UTC
I'm really looking forward to my first Dommin experience in Dallas. I wish you guys the best of luck with the Volbeat tour, as well. Much love!
ShellyShell // August 05, 2010 6:58:31 AM UTC
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a blog for your fans. We love them
To: Rose..please get our guys to each and every show safely.
Jensaya // August 05, 2010 4:21:33 AM UTC
That trip to LA was the most amazing trip.. I do not regret one bit of the experience.. Like Halley said it WAS worth all of the blood ( literally) sweat and tears.. You have no idea how much you all mean to me, now more than ever. I will always hold a special place for each of you in my heart. Keep rockin and I will see you all next week for what for me will be a very emotional reunion Im sure.. As long as Rose will allow you to make it to NYC.. lol.. and I expect to see Reno as well.. the rabbit not the man.. haha have a safe trip.
Rockerchic71 // August 05, 2010 2:36:40 AM UTC
So stoked about seeing you guys on Saturday in Houston:) Have a safe trip here.*** Sandra***
ChaoticSabre // August 05, 2010 12:10:00 AM UTC
That trip to LA was one of the most amazing experiences in my life. I don't regret taking it one bit. And you're not the only ones who were humbled. You guys are honestly worth every bit of blood, sweat, and tears that were shed that weekend. I hope you never forget that.
HK
Kimmers // August 04, 2010 8:03:51 PM UTC
Good luck with the tour!.Hope you enjoy every bit of it,and i look forward to more blogs
xxx
bathorycarpathia // August 04, 2010 3:34:06 PM UTC
And as always.. Never a disappointment!
Thank you all for signing my paper! LOL
Can't wait til the next time. I'll be there!
lastprayer // August 04, 2010 1:36:16 AM UTC
I was one who traveled to see you guys (from MD! =D). I'd like the thank YOU for bringing together so many different people and uniting us as fans. I've met some of my very best friends here and to be able to hang out with seven of them in LA is an experience I will never forget
darkhollyday // August 04, 2010 1:28:43 AM UTC
Good luck on your journey across the US! Hopefully, the ol' van holds up for you guys
Can't wait to see you in Denver!!
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