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put together by Australian promoters - TEG Dainty. It was launched in support of his eighth studio album, ''

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'' (2013). Initial shows were announced in Australia and New Zealand on October 22, 2013. Eminem was accompanied on the tour by

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, Jacob Linsley and

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. On the Oceania dates he was also accompanied by local rappers

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and

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. In 8 shows (including two dates at

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), Eminem sold over 315,000 tickets.

Critical reception

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'' gave a positive review, calling the show a "half-day showcase of top-notch hip-hop talent" and commenting that Eminem has "lost none of the potency that made him such a revelation to teenagers coming of age in the early-2000s". Chris Schulz from ''

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'' felt the show was "a breathless, exhilarating and seriously loud show from start to finish", though complained about 360's "ridiculous Aussie rave-rap". Michael Dwyer of ''

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'' gave the show 3 1/2 out of 5 stars, praising Eminem's ability to remain "brilliantly in character" throughout his career.

Set list

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" # "Still Don't Give a Fuck" / "Criminal" / " The Way I Am" # " Fast Lane" # "

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" / " Berzerk" # " 'Till I Collapse" # "Cinderella Man" # " The Monster" # "

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