Testament, Exodus & Death Angel Announce “The Bay Strikes Back” UK Tour Dates
Bay Area thrash legends Testament, Death Angel and Exodus team up for a European tour early next year. Three legendary pioneers of the thrash metal genre have announced…
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Tour News
Rammstein Confirm UK Stadium Show for 2020
Following their fiery triumph in Milton Keynes, German titans Rammstein have announced a Coventry date as part of their 2020 European stadium tour. Rammstein have announced a run…
Ghost Announce UK Arena Tour Dates
Swedish doom rockers Ghost have announced a UK and Ireland arena tour for November 2019. Currently on tour across Europe with Metallic, Cardinal Copia (aka Tobias Forge), Papa…
The Cult Announce ‘Sonic Temple’ UK Tour Dates
The Cult have announced the reissue of their fourth studio album ‘Sonic Temple’ on its 30th anniversary and head out on a UK tour to perform it in…
Skid Row Announce UK Winter Tour Dates
Multi-Platinum selling New Jersey rockers Skid Row will return to the UK later this year for a run of eight shows with The Quireboys and more in support….
Amon Amarth Announce Berserker UK Tour Dates
Swedish Viking metal outfit Amon Amarth have announced a European headline tour with UK dates for later this year in support of their new album ‘Berserker’. Amon Amarth…
Clutch Announce December UK Tour Dates
Clutch will return to the UK for 4 shows in December with Graveyard and Kamchatka in support. Clutch have announced they will play UK tour dates in December…
Alter Bridge Announce UK Arena Tour
Alter Bridge have announced a return to the UK for headline arena shows with special guests Shinedown and Sevendust. Alter Bridge will release their sixth studio album ‘Walk…
Muse Announce UK Arena Shows
Muse have announced three UK shows for September 2019. The trio will play arena dates in London and Birmingham. The band, who released album ‘Simulation Theory’ back in…
Gig Reviews
Sum 41 @ De Montfort Hall, Leicester – June 24, 2019
Less than two months ago Sum 41 announced a short run of UK dates to promote their upcoming new album ‘Order In Decline’ and tonight Leicester’s old school…
Destruction @ O2 Academy Islington, London – March 21, 2019
Teutonic thrash metal legends Destruction are appearing in London at O2 Academy Islington on the Killfest Tour, along with New Jersey headliners Overkill and progressive metal outfit Flotsam…
UFO @ The Assembly, Leamington Spa – March 08, 2019
Midway through last year Phil Mogg confirmed that UFO’s ‘Last Orders’ 50th anniversary tour was to be his final stand as frontman of the longstanding hard rockers. It’s…
Rolling Stones @ Principality Stadium, Cardiff – June 15, 2018
After 56 years the legacy of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world remains incomplete, and with the No Filter tour being a stadium audience draw,…
Anvil @ The Iron Road, Evesham – February 22, 2018
The penultimate UK show for Canadian demigods of metal Anvil, who are back on the road to promote their new album ‘Pounding The Pavement’, is an irresistible local affair…
The Damned @ O2 Academy, Bristol – February 10, 2018
On the back of their 40th anniversary tour and with a first album in ten years, the Tony Visconti produced ‘Evil Spirits’, due out in April, The Damned…