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Hey everybody, It's Neil here. I'm just chillin' at home after a long-ass tour that took us pretty much to every corner of the US, then to Hawaii, Japan, and finished in Alberta, Canada at the Calgary stampede. What a whirlwind! We were definitely burnt out by the end of it, but I have no complaints...we're a bunch of lucky mo-fo's to be able to see the world like this. Tokyo was amazing! I couldn't believe that everyone in the crowd knew every single word of every song! I could've taken the night off from singing back-up vocals 'cause the whole room sang everything for me! What an awesome city....it blew my mind how clean it was considering how many people there were, yet you can't find a garbage can anywhere. People must take their trash home with them or something. What a concept! Our hotel was in Shibuya, right across the street from the famous Tokyo crosswalk where an average of 2000 pedestrians cross every time the light goes green! It was a pretty cool site from my hotel room. Lets see...what else....we played two shows on US military bases in Honolulu, HI and Nagasaki, Japan. The Hawaii show was a big outdoor concert on a marine corps base. I think there were about 9000 people or so at that one....great rock show. We did some shopping at the marine outfitters and bought some cool outdoor gear (the real stuff that civilians aren't supposed to have). We had a day off there and went to Waikiki beach for some c***tails in the sun. If you were there, you would've been able to pick us out by the pale skin and black clothes. I don't really have a lot of beachwear in my suitcase, and I'm not really into the whole floral/Hawaiian shirt thing. Not to mention that we all have the pale-rock 'n' roll bus tan goin' on...it's a good look. Nagasaki was a naval base, and we flew in from Tokyo for that one. Now I'm not ashamed to say that I am a horrible flier. I have a phobia of flying that has haunted me for a long time. So even though we fly all the time, I'm "that guy" that ends of freaking everyone else out on the plane as soon as we hit some turbulence. I just don't like the whole helplessness of being a passenger at 40000 ft. I can't even be a passenger in a car...I always need to drive...I guess I'm a bit of a control freak that way....Anyways back to this Nagasaki flight, it was pretty much the worst I've ever been on. This was a huge plane and we were being thrown around like rag dolls as we were trying to land. I guess Japan has these crazy trade-winds at times and that it was normal, but I thought we were on goners, but we're still alive. Anyways, after that show we flew over to Calgary for the stampede. It was a bit trippy going straight from Asia to Alberta, where people in cowboy hats were getting hammered and eating 24oz steaks for breakfast. It was awesome though, we went and hung out with our buddies in Finger Eleven and checked out their show on our day off. Then we played the next night to a crowd that was absolutely insane, and went home, and here I am. We're off now for some overdue quality family time, and we just announced a fall US arena tour with Breaking Benjamin and Seether. The details are on the website. So for all of you who we've cross paths with on tour so far this year, thanks

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hey neil, sorry you guys are so tired. it must be exhausting to be so awesome ALL the time. i mean, i know exactly how you feel buddy. hope you guys have a good rest, then kick ass and rock out again. IN november!!! at nokia theater, in grand prarie Texas...around seven o'clock....yep.
well bye!

~carley

Just a friendly hi from emily (the fan that loves you guys!!)

also, YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!! YEAHY!!!!!!!!!!

xoxoEmilyxoxo

ya when i went to a 3dg concert i sang to every song because i listen to 3dg every day all the time. but anyways you guys are amazing and keep rocking out

<3 THREE DAYS GRACE FOREVER
*Christiana*
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"Now the drugs don't work,They just make you worse, But I know I'll see your face again"

Hey! Can't believe you've made it this far! Cheers to all the nights working at McD's years ago, and all the shows at the Union and Market Hall! Congrats to all you guys!

i hope everything is awesome your way.....you are the best drummer man i have EVER heard or seen.....and my brother looks up to you to because he just started out on the drums...he kinda sux right now haha....but he's getting better......n e ways i just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration i get from you, Adam, Barry, & Brad.......you guyz are amazing and will never cease to be that......only become more amazing......so thanks Neil.....and i will see you November 4th in Chattanooga.....

much more love and support

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[3dg's 4-ever][alyssa]<3

hey neil!!! hope you guys are having fun.

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Hey

hope everything went well with the tour!

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Megan

Omg i just wanna say that I love you guys so much and I have seen you all live already and boy did you all rock the house lol. You all are amazing musicians and iam glad to have seen you all live, although i wish i could have met the band and took pix and all that other fun stuff but i guess its just my luck huh? well anyways iam looking foward for that chat with adam tomorrow Laughing out loud...Its prolly gonna be the closest conversation im gonna get to have with him lol so i better make sure i dont miss out....Yea and also Iam so proud of you guys, look at yall flying all over the place, i bet its so tiring but at the same time its gotta be fun when yall get to see different things and knowing that you all have some pretty awsome fans every where else you go...Ummmm well good luck guys on the road.

Always a fan
♥sandra♥

i love you guys. thank you for talking to me and being nice 2 me the other day in the chat. it really meant a lot to talk to you! thank you

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if u feel so empty, so used up so let down. if u feel so angry so ripped off so stepped on. ur not the only one refusing to go down

I read this earlier on myspace, but Im commenting this one now.. hope ya had fun on your 9 week break! Rock On Neil!

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**Big Fan and Proud Supporter of Three Days Grace**
~Melissa~

you guys are great!! i'm new here. but i ALWAYS loved your band. i would love to tour the world when i grow up. I've been asking people to be my friend. so if you do see this ADD ME!!!!<3

NEIL!!!!!! oh my God, congradulations on your new baby girl!!!! I'm so happy for you! I feel bad about you having to go on tour with a baby at home! and a wife!!! but anyways, I'm very happy for you, I know you all had her a while ago, but, CONGRATS!! you guys are the best, love you!!

-Carley

SRY

HOLY s*** NEIL. I didn't realize it was THAT long ago. I'm so sorry, I'm so late. I just now found out! You had her a day after my birthday!!! July 28th!! That's so cool! congrats again neil!!!!

Hey Neil I know this has nothing to do with your new post and all but ... You look almost exactly like my Spansih teacher....alright hopefully talk to ya later

~MissChicky57x~

What's' up? Do u know ur totally Sexy, cause dude ur awsome!

I want you to come to Albuquerque New Mexico and play before midnight but my parents probably wouldn't let me go to the concert anyways... boohoo I want to go to Japan...

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I wish someone would tell me it is never too late to be loved and noticed and included but noone cares about me enough to tell me anything encouraging

Man you guys are amazing and i think everyone here agrees with me... you guys are comin to WV on November 2nd I'll be there..
Much love for ya.

Hey...you're drumming's awesome. I'm taking percussion in band...do you know why? 'CAUSE YOU INSPIRED ME!!! I was originally going to play the trumpet, but then I listened to 3DG and your drumming, and I was amazed. We both are so talented (but you're way better than me, obviously!). Anyway, I was wondering, how many songs have you written so far? What are their names, if you have any yet? You don't have to tell me...there's no pressure. If you're waiting to tell everyone else at once, that's fine. I hate pressuring people...especially someone from my favorite band! But, if you could tell me, that'd be great!

Stay awesome!
Alex

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"You see right through me
'Cause you're running away
You keep turning your back on me
I've tried so hard
But you're running away
Please don't turn your back on me"

Three Days Grace
"Running Away"
One X

You have GOT to ban threedays6969. He makes death threats, insults the band, swears, and just wastes his time writing stupid things about you guys. He's just ruining other people's feelings toward you and the band. And he's stalking me and other people on the boards. Please help ban him like you helped ban rockstar69!!

If you want to see his message, just go to forums, band discussion, then find the post called, "WORST BAND IN A WHILE", and you'll see his message!

Thanks, Neil! You rock!

Stay awesome!
Alex

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"You see right through me
'Cause you're running away
You keep turning your back on me
I've tried so hard
But you're running away
Please don't turn your back on me"

Three Days Grace
"Running Away"
One X

Haha, that's awesome. I drum for my school band... (Impressive, I know *sarcasm*) It's fun. The beat I had to do was hard though, both hands, and both feet, had to go a different beat/rythme all at the same time, really fast. o_O I was the only kid who could do it though! Haha, as much as you care about that... You rock! (Probably the billionth time you've heard that!) It's amazing how you work so hard and still keep your sanity! Haha! You're drumming skills blows ANYONE'S out of the water! I like the drum the best out of the instruments (no offence to the other guys), it's like the "heartbeat" of the band. Come to MA some time! There's a bajillion fans here! ^_^ Thanks for reading!

O_O So THAT'S why it's called a c***tail... You could call me a genius, but then again, then you'd be lying. >.< Haha.

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~Kyrstin
"All stressed out and no one to choke..."

I was at that concert in Calgary! lol. Even though I didn't know even 2 songs you played back then...you still rocked!! ohh and congratz on your baby girl!!!!

BYE from the mega-fan:)

Hey

hey man you are the coolest I think you guys are the best band in the whole world! You should come to Dallas :}

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Do you think about
Everything you've been through
You never thought you'd be so depressed
Are you wondering
Is it life or death
Do you think that there's no one like you

hey, bleeding love here, you guys are awsome. your cd One X is the cd me and most of my friends can relate to. and a few of us were wondering if you guys have felt alone and isolated? because while we listen to the cd all the way though it feels like you know how we and others feel. isolated and alone. its as if you guys are letting out some bottled up feelings. like in Lets Start a Roit, its anger, and in Pain, youre talking about the pain you feel.

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$bleeding love$

dude man i wish i was at ur concert in here in florida T.T i wanted to see u guys play but sadly i found out that their was 2 concerts about 2 months later..why me (>_<) anyways just wanted to say
U GUYS ROCK OUT LOUD! (^.^) [m] and congrats on ur baby girl (even if the congrats is a bit late)
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"People live their lives bound by what they accept as correct and true. That's how they define "reality". But what does it mean to be "correct" or "true?" Merely vague concepts... their "reality" may all be a mirage. Can we consider them to simply be living in their own world, shaped by their beliefs?"

~Itachi Uchiha

so what's new??
i realy wants from u guys to come to morroco...
plz just think about it'll be a great and funy tour...kiss for all
may god bless u

<3.

okay,
so this is my firstt comment on the threedays grace websitee,
i just wanna say,
i love you guys with all my heartttt,
and that your amazingggggg,
and my friend has your CD,
and so do i,
and there different ones,
and i wont give it back to her's,
lmao,.
i just wanted to leave a comment,
ily<3.
(:

You are extremaley Beast!!!!! You are one of the reason I want to drum so much!!!!!I have learned how to play 7 of your songs on the drums by myself!!!!! You are awesome!!!!
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I'd rather feel pain then nothing at all!!!!!!!!!!

You Guys Rocks!!!!!!! I love your music, But also try to put some great sound effect on the videos you put on youtube or other sites listener may like that, there are many places from where we can get Free Sound Effects for the sites.