I'm wondering what songs from Purple he's refering to? I guess "haven't played since 94" is meant as an exaduration, considering Still Remains, Kitchenware and Candybars, and Pretty Penny (the only songs they haven't played off of Purple since the reunion) had been played frequently after 94.
But I digress, this is great news. I pray that Still Remains, Kitchenware & Candybars, Glide and Atlanta are going to be cycled through the setlist. And hopefully they finally play a ballad from the new album.