Category Archives: Festivals & Large Events

Latest line-up changes and announcements about festivals.

News: ARMORED SAINT, SKID ROW, ANTHRAX (April 2024)

Posted on March 28, 2024 by jason
HALESTORM- Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 13 March 2022

ABBA release a 50th anniversary edition of their ‘Waterloo’ album on April 5 via Polar Music International. The reissue will include a limited edition box set of three vinyl singles originally released in 1974. Anvil release their new album ‘One And Only’ via AFM Records on … Continue reading →

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News: EPICA, KATE BUSH, LOVERBOY (March 2024)

Posted on March 2, 2024 by jason
THOSE DAMN CROWS – Islington Assembly Hall, London – 24th February 2023

Jon Anderson’s 1988 album ‘In The City Of Angels’, is to be reissued on May 3 through the Floating World/Voiceprint. Babylon A.D. release their new studio album ‘Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day’ in May. Sebastian Bach releases his latest solo album, ‘Child Within … Continue reading →

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News: ELLES BAILEY, HEART, BON JOVI (February 2024)

Posted on January 30, 2024 by jason
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR - O2 Ritz, Manchester, 17 March 2019

Lee Aaron will be releasing a covers album ‘Tattoo Me’ via Metalville Records on April 26. Ayreon release ’01011001 – Live Beneath The Waves’ through Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group on May 17. Elles Bailey releases a new EP ‘The Night Owl & the Lark’ on February … Continue reading →

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News: KREATOR, ARCH ENEMY, DAN PATLANSKY (January 2024)

Posted on December 31, 2023 by jason
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Art Of Anarchy release their third studio album, ‘Let There Be Anarchy’,  on February 16 via Pavement Music. Jon Votta (guitar),Vince Votta (drums) and guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal are joined by vocalist Jeff Scott Soto and bassist Tony Dickinson. The Black Keys new album ‘Ohio Players’ is due … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2024)

Posted on December 29, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
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Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check with venue and/or relevant website(s) to confirm availability. Updated 16/12/2024 UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2024) To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, … Continue reading →

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News: SPINAL TAP, PROG FOR PEART, MARTYN JOSEPH (December 2023)

Posted on November 29, 2023 by jason
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Big Big Train will release their 15th studio album ‘The Likes Of Us’ on March 1 via InsideOut Music. Founding Crimson Glory members Ben Jackson (guitar), Jeff Lords (bass) and Dana Burnell (drums) are being joined by new vocalist Travis Wills and guitarist Mark “Borgy” Borgmeyer. Two new singles, ‘Triskaideka’ and ‘Indelible Ashes’, … Continue reading →

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News: KOBRA PAIGE, FIREFEST, TRAGIK (November 2023)

Posted on October 30, 2023 by jason
GLENN HUGHES- Electric Ballroom, London, 25 October 2023

Bon Jovi have released a new song ‘Christmas Isn’t Christmas’. Caligula’s Horse release their new album ‘Charcoal Grace’ through InsideOut Music on January 26. Sheryl Crow will release her new album, ‘Evolution’, on March 29, 2024 via The Valory Music Group, … Continue reading →

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News: BERNIE MARSDEN, THE KINKS, PALLAS (October 2023)

Posted on September 29, 2023 by jason
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Alkaline Trio release their latest album, ‘Blood, Hair And Eyeballs’, on January 26 via Rise Records. The Beatles release ‘Now And Then’ on November 2, and it is being advertised as the final ‘new’ Beatles song ever. Black Sabbath release a … Continue reading →

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News: ELLES BAILEY, HELMET, STEVEN WILSON (September 2023)

Posted on August 31, 2023 by jason
BRAVE RIVAL- Tropic at Ruislip, London, 5 March 2023

Bryan Adams releases a 35 track box set ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall’ on December 8. Bachman Turner Overdrive have announced US tour dates, plus next year the band will release a concert film, shot in 1976, and a … Continue reading →

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News: BRUCE SOORD, MESHUGGAH, OF MICE AND MEN (August 2023)

Posted on July 31, 2023 by jason
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The Anchoress will release a covers album ‘Versions’ on October 6 through Drowned In Sound. Atlantea, the new progressive rock project by Ten’s Darrel Treece-Birch, has signed a record deal with Lion Music. Ronnie Atkins releases his third solo album, … Continue reading →

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News: DIO, MARC HUDSON, LINDISFARNE (July 2023)

Posted on June 30, 2023 by jason
Bad Touch - GIANTS OF ROCK, Butlins, Minehead, 25-27 January 2019

Angra have signed with Atomic Fire Records who release their new album ‘Cycles Of Pain’ on November 3. Any Given Sin release their latest album ‘War Within’ via Mascot Records on August 4. Asking Alexandria have confirmed the release date … Continue reading →

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News: RICK SPRINGFIELD, QUEEN, PHIL VINCENT (June 2023)

Posted on May 30, 2023 by jason

Aerosmith release a 44 track ‘Greatest Hits‘ on August 18 on various formats including 3CD and 4LP sets. Albany Down release their new album ‘Born In The Ashes’ on September 1. They have released the first single off the album … Continue reading →

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News: ALICE COOPER, OASIS, TRIUMPH, (May 2023)

Posted on May 2, 2023 by jason
BLACK STONE CHERRY- Royal Albert Hall, London, 29 September 2021

Bryan Adams has released a new anti-war song titled ‘What if There Were No Sides at All.’ Black Label Society are starting work on their next studio album. Black Stone Cherry (pictured) release their latest album ‘Screamin’ At The Sky’ on … Continue reading →

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News: RAVEN, THE FIERCE & THE DEAD, CRAZY LIXX (April 2023)

Posted on March 30, 2023 by jason
Aerosmith - DOWNLOAD, Donington Park, 11 June 2017

Fates Warning vocalist Ray Alder release his second solo album, ’II, on June 9 via InsideOut Music. A 40th-anniversary super deluxe edition of Black Sabbath’s ‘Live Evil’ is released on June 2 through BMG. Bonfire have re-recorded their ‘Point Blank’, ‘Fireworks’ and … Continue reading →

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News: WHITESNAKE, POWER QUEST, DEMON (March 2023)

Posted on February 27, 2023 by jason

Bryan Adams has finished work on his latest album which is due for release later this year or early 2024. The Alarm release their latest album ‘Forwards’ on June 2. The title track and ‘Next’ have been released ahead of … Continue reading →

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News: GLEN MATLOCK, SAXON, GRAND DESIGN (February 2023)

Posted on January 31, 2023 by jason
GRAHAM BONNET BAND - The Tivoli, Buckley, 24 August 2018

Angel release their new album ‘Once Upon A Time’, via Cleopatra Records on April 21. Babylon A.D. release ‘Live Lightning’ via Perris Records on March 17. Elles Bailey releases an expanded version of her ‘Shining in The Half Light’ album on 17 March. The expanded version includes … Continue reading →

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News: MR BIG, TREVOR RABIN, PINK FLOYD (January 2023)

Posted on December 29, 2022 by jason
Fleetwood Mac - Manchester Phones 4U Arena, 1 October 2013

A.C.T. release a new six song EP ‘Falling’ on March 3. Bryan Adams releases a live version of his 2022 Royal Albert Show, where he played all of his ‘Cuts Like A Knife’ album, on February 3. MVD Marquee Collection … Continue reading →

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News: METALLICA, POWER WOLF, KHYMERA (December 2022)

Posted on November 29, 2022 by jason

Ace Frehley is finishing off his new album for a planned release in early 2023. The Balladmongrels is a new band featuring Dogs D’amour frontman Tyla J. Pallas and  singer songwriter Matty James Cassidy. Their debut album, ‘Trouble’, is set … Continue reading →

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News: JOURNEY, REVOLUTION SAINTS, STONEDEAD, (November 2022)

Posted on November 1, 2022 by jason

The original line-up of Biohazard has reformed and play a series of summer festival dates including Bloodstock next year. The band are also planning to record new music. Buckcherry have completed work on their tenth studio album due for release … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2022)

Posted on October 13, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
G3 2018 - JOE SATRIANI - Manchester Apollo, 27 April 2018

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check artist and venue websites for latest information. Your tour not listed? Contact us! UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2023) UK Festivals 2022 2022 Tour Dates (Europe, USA, ROW) To search quickly … Continue reading →

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News: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, BIG STAR, SLADE (October 2022)

Posted on October 2, 2022 by jason
Iron Maiden - Download Festival - 11 June 2022

The Answer release a new single ‘Blood Brother’ on October 14. Jimmy Barnes releases ‘Blue Christmas’ on November 25. Black Country Communion plan to record their fifth album next year. Black Sabbath’s ‘Heaven And Hell’ and ‘Mob Rules’ albums will … Continue reading →

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News: JUSTIN HAYWARD, ANTHRAX, MAGMA (September 2022)

Posted on September 1, 2022 by jason
Justin Hayward - photo by Lee Millward

Lee Aaron releases her latest album ‘Elevate‘ on November 25 via Metallville Records. Arc Of Life release their second album ‘Don’t Look Down’ on November 18 through Frontiers. Black Veil Brides release a new EP entitled ‘The Mourning’ on October … Continue reading →

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News: SAMMY HAGAR, RINGO STARR, GINGER WILDHEART (August 2022)

Posted on July 31, 2022 by jason
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Artic Monkeys release their new album ‘The Car’ on October 21. Candlemass release their latest album ‘Sweet Evil Sun’ on November 18 on Napalm Records. The Commoners release their latest album ‘Find A Better Way’ on November 4. Conception have … Continue reading →

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News: BIG BIG TRAIN, JELLYFISH, TONY WRIGHT (July 2022)

Posted on June 30, 2022 by jason
Glenn Hughes - Stonedeaf - 24 August 2019

Lee Aaron plans to release her new album ‘Elevate’ before the end of the year. A-Ha release their new album ‘True North’ on October 21. Big Big Train release ‘Summer Shall Not Fade – Live At Loreley’ through English Electric Recordings … Continue reading →

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News: PINK FLOYD, NEIL YOUNG, GREAT WHITE (June 2022)

Posted on June 1, 2022 by jason

Arch Enemy have pushed back the release date of their new album, ‘Deceivers’, to August 12 from the previously announced July 29. Jeff Beck releases a new album on July 15 entitled ’18′, which is a collaborative one with Johnny … Continue reading →

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