As usual, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will split into two touring units during the annual tour, which will hit more than 80 cities across the US and Canada, kicking off Nov. 1 with shows in Council Bluffs, IA, and Youngstown, OH. About 50 cities will get both afternoon and evening performances on the same day. The tour runs through early January.

Rock producer Paul O'Neill the composer, lyricist and producer behind Trans-Siberian Orchestra started the group in 1996 as an outlet for his rock operas, and tapped collaborators Robert Kinkel and Jon Oliva to form the core of the writing team. The players include a hard-rock band alongside a complete orchestra and a large ensemble of lead vocalists who cover everything from rock to classical to Broadway to R&B.