 That prompted promoters to add a third gig at the same arena, and one at Tel Aviv.Israeli press called Deep Purple's tour a "phenomenal success", and the band sold the most tickets in the country that have ever sold in the same year.After the 4 sold-out shows, the press called it the "event of the year" 

The 2008 tour ended with a Russia/Ukraine/Germany Arena tour, in 10,000-15,000 capacity arenas, all sold-out.