The Bled announced their split back in August, sour news. But at least the UK gets a proper farewell, these few dates marking some of the band’s last. 16.02.12. Cathouse, Glasgow 17.02.12. The Cooler, Bristol 18.02.12. Dingwalls, London 19.02.12. Dingwalls, London
Read moreUrgh, double whammy. Hot on the heels of Thrice announcing their hiatus, Thursday have called it quits. A statement on their official website states, “Yup. Yesterday Thrice, today Thursday. Crazy coincidence for two bands that have led such parallel and intersecting lives. We would’ve spaced our announcement out and given the dust a chance to settle but we are about […]
Read moreAccording to a post from frontman Dustin Kensrue on the band’s official website, Thrice will go on hiatus after completing their current tour commitments. “Thrice is not breaking up. If nothing has broken us up by now, I doubt anything ever could. However, we will be taking a break from being a full-time band, and the upcoming tour in the […]
Read moreAs if to somehow make up for ‘Lulu’, Metallica have announced that they will headline the 10th Download Festival and play ‘Metallica’ (The Black album to you and me) in its entirety. Andy Copping, VP of Promotions at Live Nation said, “I am absolutely bowled over that Metallica will be playing ‘The Black Album’ at the 10th anniversary of Download. […]
Read moreBest. News. Ever. The Presidents Of The United States Of America return to the UK for a series of special shows next year. PUSA will perform their self-titled debut album in its entirety at the following places. 08.03.12. O2 Academy, Bristol 09.03.12. Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton 10.03.12. The Ritz, Manchester 11.03.12. ABC, Glasgow 16.03.12. HMV Forum, London 17.03.12. Vicar Street, Dublin […]
Read moreEmerging from a substantial hiatus (last album ‘What We All Come to Need’ was released in the middle of 2009), Pelican have booked a UK tour. Expect new material at the following shows. 07.04.12. The Garage, London 08.04.12. Vudu, Birmingham 09.04.12. Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 10.04.12. Stereo, Glasgow 11.04.12. Ruby Lounge, Manchester 12.04.12. The Haunt, Brighton 13.04.12. The Cooler, Bristol
Read moreUh huh, come April next year the Aussie destroyers are back. And playing their biggest UK shows to date. Supports to be announced but dates below. 07.04.12. Indigo2, London 08.04.12. HMV Institute, Birmingham 09.04.12. ABC, Glasgow 10.04.12. Academy, Manchester 11.04.12. Uni Great Hall, Cardiff
Read moreUh huh, despite appearing seemingly everywhere for the past 18 months, including supporting You Me At Six, this will be a first UK headline run for Lower Than Atlantis. And if that’s not exciting enough, it’s been announced that the fantastic Sights & Sounds will be supporting! Get down early. 20.01.12. Joiners, Southampton 21.01.12. CF10, Cardiff 22.01.12. Academy 3, Birmingham 23.01.12. […]
Read moreSkills. Norma Jean have added The Chariot (and therefore a Josh Scogin guest appearance on ‘Memphis Will Be Laid to Waste’), Stray From The Path, and Admiral’s Arms to their UK tour plans. Remember when every single band on a tour was top dollar? It’s making a comeback. 26.02.12. CF10, Cardiff 27.02.12. O2 Academy 2, Birmingham 28.02.12. ABC 2, Glasgow […]
Read moreSome people complain when US bands tour the UK and only play three dates. Those people conveniently forget or are completely ignorant of the miles those bands sometimes have to cover just to play one show in their home country of course, but no one can have any gripes about this schedule. 11.01.12 London, Underworld 12.01.12 London, Underworld 13.01.12 Colchester, […]
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