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Welsh 'Grimecore' group Astroid Boys announce Spring UK dates

2/4/2017

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2017 got off to a flying start for Astroid Boys, releasing new track Foreigners which is currently sitting at over 150,000 views on YouTube and things are looking to get even better as today Astroid Boys announce a string of UK live dates starting in April!
 
After gaining a big following on the underground scene since forming in 2012, rising rock/grime collective Astroid Boys, who hail from Cardiff’s CF10 area code, have partnered with Music for Nations (Sony) as the label’s first signing since being recently re-launched.
 
Comprising Traxx (MC), Benji (MC), DJ Comfort (DJ), Dellux (producer) and Big H (drums), Astroid Boys have created something new and exciting, which was the intention when co-frontman Traxx started the band in 2012, wanting to merge his past as a punk kid with his transition into grime in his late teens.
 
With the band sitting comfortably between grime and punk/hardcore, their sound fuses together multiple sub-cultures and perspectives—a growth that defines them less as a band and more as a voice for the youth. Not many artists can say they’ve supported Trash Talk and Deez Nuts, as well as Public Enemy, Grandmaster Flash, Skepta and Stormzy, but Astroid Boys have taken their live show to the urban and metal scenes across the UK. Along with an impressive list of tour supports under their belt, they’ve played at Reading & Leeds Festival, Download Festival and T in the Park, as well as festivals in mainland Europe, including Block Party Festival and With Full Force Festival in Germany.
 
 
LIVE DATES

28th April – Hit The North Festival, Newcastle
2nd May – Music Hall, Ramsgate
3rd May – The Horn, St Albans
4th May – Empire, Coventry
5th May – Vintage Bar, Doncaster
6th May – Parish, Huddersfield
8th May – KU Bar, Stockton
9th May – Tunnels, Aberdeen
10th May – Alma Inn, Bolton
11th May – Focus Wales, Central Station, Wrexham
9th June – Download Festival, Donington
13th August – Boomtown Fair, Winchester
 
Ticket link: www.astroid-boys.com 
 
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Iron Maiden continue The Book Of Souls World Tour into 2017‏

24/9/2016

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Heavy Metal legends Iron Maiden continue their hugely successful The Book of Souls World Tour into 2017 with a series of European arena shows opening in Antwerp, Belgium on April 22, Maiden’s first visit to this city since 1981 on the Killers Tour! The band then travel to Germany for shows in Oberhausen, Frankfurt and Hamburg before heading into the UK and Ireland for an extensive series of concerts in May. There will be 8 dates across England in Nottingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle, Liverpool, Birmingham and London, two in Scotland in Glasgow and Aberdeen and one in Cardiff, Wales. 
 
Maiden founder member and bass player Steve Harris says,
 
          “As it’s been so long since our last full UK arena tour, we really wanted to get to our fans in as many cities as possible. We’re really looking forward to it, especially visiting places we haven’t been to for a very long time like Leeds where we haven’t played since 2005 and Liverpool where we haven’t played since 1990. The whole band is really enjoying this tour and although we love playing festivals and stadiums, it is terrific to return to the intimacy and atmosphere of arenas. The songs from The Book Of Souls album and the new Maya-themed Eddies and stage sets have gone down really well and fan reaction has been amazing. And of course we know our fans appreciate us playing a lot of the older songs too, which we will continue to do.”
 

The dates are:
 
Apr 22              Belgium                        Antwerp, Sportpaleis
Apr 24              Germany                      Oberhausen, König-Pilsener-Arena
Apr 28              Germany                      Frankfurt, Festhalle
May 02             Germany                      Hamburg, Barclaycard Arena
May 04             England                       Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
May 06             Ireland                         Dublin, 3arena
May 08             England                       Manchester, Arena

May 10             England                       Sheffield, Arena
May 11             England                       Leeds, First Direct Arena
May 14             England                       Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena
May 16             Scotland                      Glasgow SSE Hydro Arena
May 17             Scotland                      Aberdeen, AECC GE Oil & Gas Arena
May 20             England                       Liverpool, Echo Arena
May 21             England                       Birmingham, Barclaycard Arena

May 24             Wales                           Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena
May 27             England                       London, O2 Arena                       
 
No further European cities will be added to this schedule for 2017       

There will be an exclusive pre-sale for Iron Maiden Fan Club members, details of which can be found on www.ironmaiden.com along with information on how Fan Club members can participate in the draw to be “First To The Barrier”.
 
Iron Maiden continue to be actively dedicated to ensuring their fans always have full access to the best possible tickets in the fairest possible way. Their latest stance on combatting ticket touts for the 2017 UK dates can be found here http://ironmaiden.com/news/article/iron-maiden-announce-extensive-plans-to-protect-their-fans-from-ticket-piracy-profiteering-and-counterfeiting
 
Additionally, after great feedback to last year’s North American trial of the concept, Maiden fans in the UK will, for the first time, be able to enjoy a Trooper VIP Upgrade package that will allow them early access to the venue, a pile of Trooper goodies and Maiden swag, Trooper beers, food and a designated area to meet with other fans, together with the opportunity to win some great prizes. The upgrade packages are available at £140 from www.troopervip.com. The concert ticket must be purchased separately.

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Bullet For My Valentine add 5 more dates to their Nov / Dec headline UK tour‏

23/8/2016

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Bullet For My Valentine – the hard rock / metal heavyweights now signed to Search and Destroy / Spinefarm Records whose spectacular global success has seen them fly the British flag from dizzying heights – have added a further 5 dates to their headline UK tour this Nov / Dec due to high demand. 

Having sold-out London, Birmingham and 2 dates in Manchester, there will now be extra shows in London, Birmingham and other cities to ensure that fans across the whole of the UK have the opportunity to experience what is sure to be a truly memorable tour…

Bullet For My Valentine will perform their classic 2005 debut album, ‘The Poison’, from beginning to end across all newly announced shows, plus the second (already sold out) night in Manchester. See details below.

Playing ‘The Poison’ in full on selected dates only*


NOVEMBER 

24 Centre, Newport
25 O2 Academy, Bournemouth (Just Added) *
27 O2 Academy, Newcastle
28 O2 Academy, Sheffield (Just Added) *
30 O2 Academy, Glasgow


DECEMBER

01 Inverness, Ironworks (Just Added) *
03 Academy, Manchester SOLD OUT
04 Academy, Manchester * SOLD OUT
06 O2 Academy, Birmingham SOLD OUT
07 O2 Academy, Birmingham (Just Added) *
09 O2 Academy, Brixton, London SOLD OUT
10 O2 Academy, Brixton, London (Just Added) *

Killswitch Engage & Cane Hill will appear as Special Guests across the whole tour. 
 
Standard tickets & VIP packages, including merch and Meet & Greet options, are available now  HERE.
 


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Avenged Sevenfold add Dublin date for January 2017 tour‏

31/7/2016

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Avenged Sevenfold announced a major UK tour earlier this week for January 2017 which includes their first ever show at London’s 02 Arena. They have now added an extra date in Dublin on January 7th 2017 which goes on sale Thursday, 4th August at 9am (Dublin) http://www.ticketmaster.ie/event/180050FC92CE1B52
 
The remainder of the dates go on sale on Friday July 29th 9 a.m. priced £45 / £37.50 regionally and £45 / £37.50 / £30 for London (subject to booking fee) via www.livenation.co.uk and www.ticketmaster.co.uk. 
 
The band will have Disturbed as Special Guests on the whole tour, with In Flames opening (except Dublin).
 
January 2017

Saturday 7th     Dublin 3Arena
Tuesday 10th    Glasgow The SSE Hydro
Thursday 12th  Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Friday 13th       Birmingham Genting Arena
Sunday 15th      Sheffield Arena
Monday 16th    Manchester Arena
Wed 18th          Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Thursday 19th  Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Saturday 21st   London O2 Arena


https://www.facebook.com/AvengedSevenfold
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USA's Every Time I Die announce UK / EU headline tour

12/7/2016

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American hardcore band Every Time I Die has announced a European tour for December this year.

The band will be kicking off the tour on December 2nd in Germany (Cologne) and playing in the Netherlands and Belgium, before heading to Southend on December  th for an extensive tour of United Kingdom. The full list of dates is below.
 


December 2nd, 2016 – Cologne, Luxor, DE – TICKETS
December 3rd, 2016 – Berlin, Cassiopeia, DE – TICKETS
December 4th, 2016 – Hamburg, Hafenklang, DE – TICKETS
December 5th, 2016 – Eindhoven, Dynamo, NL – TICKETS
December 6th, 2016 – Antwerp, Kavka, BE – TICKETS
December 8th, 2016 - Southend, Chinnerys, UK – TICKETS
December 9th, 2016 – Norwich, Owl Sanctuary, UK – TICKETS
December 10th, 2016 – London, Brooklyn Bowl, UK – TICKETS
December 11th, 2016 – Brighton, The Haunt, UK – TICKETS

December 12th, 2016 – Cardiff, The Globe, UK – TICKETS
December 14th, 2016 – Derby, The Venue, UK – TICKETS
December 15th, 2016 – Doncaster, Vintage Bar, UK – TICKETS
December 16th, 2016 – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club, UK – TICKETS
December 17th, 2016 – Manchester, Gorilla, UK – TICKETS
December 18th, 2016 – Glasgow, King Tuts, UK – TICKETS
December 19th, 2016 – Newcastle, Riverside, UK – TICKETS
December 20th, 2016 – Huddersfield, The Parish, UK – TICKETS


“The world is undeniably going to shit” said Every Time I Die frontman Keith Buckley – “Come to one of these shows and- for at least a night-breathe in the rarefied air of life affirming celebration."

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UK Thrash legends Acid Reign announce exclusive Xmas show in Wales

6/7/2016

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Rebooted UK thrash legends Acid Reign end 2016 in style with a very special Xmas show!

Joining the band on the bill are highly rated UK thrashers Shrapnel!
 
Tickets are only available here: www.acidreign.co.uk/merch

Buy 5 tickets and you’ll only pay £2.50 postage / packing, no being charged to print tickets out yourself this is just like the old days!


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Check out ‘Plan Of The Damned’, the first Acid Reign single in 25 years, here;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s6eq1F6IRk
 
‘Fuckin’ heavy, sounds awesome!’ - Michael Gilbert (Flotsam & Jetsam)

‘AR are back! I really like it’ - Michael Gonzalez (Dark Angel)

 
Don’t forget Acid Reign headline the S.O.P.H.I.E. stage at Bloodstock Open Air festival August 13th 2016!

https://www.facebook.com/acid.reign.thrash
https://www.facebook.com/TalkingBollockz

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Gig Report - Camden Electric Ballroom - The Rasmus, The Dirty Youth

3/4/2013

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< There was some war going on between two musicians of The Dirty Youth

Location: Camden, London
Venue: Electric Ballroom
Bands: The Dirty Youth (Wales), The Rasmus (Finland)
Date: Friday 14th December 2012


Wales has already been a known producer of some of the finest rock and metal acts to grace the music venue circuit, the likes of Lostprophets, Skindred and Bullet For My Valentine are more than likely to have played a Camden venue at some point, now it was the turn of female-fronted rockers The Dirty Youth. Stepping out into the breach and performing prior to the Finnish legend rockers The Rasmus, it was down to the  quintet to set the tone for this evenings rock music extravaganza, they did it in sensational fashion. Danni set the room alight clad in leather and her hot pink hair stood out from the stage so much fans at the back of the room did not need to second glance or use binoculars to recognize who she was. Performing some of their best songs, the five-piece did the job in setting the tone for the evening, it was inevitable that the vast majority of fans in this gig were here to see The Rasmus, but on the other hand The Dirty Youth will have won a whole new load of fans. Blasting out their twisted style of Hard Rock  and soft rock together, produced a sound that would have made the likes of AC/DC and The Beatles very impressed, sure it was a little bit of a strange sound but that is what makes The Dirty Youth themselves and as they flicked from song to song fans could tell the band were enjoying themselves, however as time was ticking and the clocks were turning, the set was nearly over but not before Danni shouted out 'Who is looking forward to The Rasmus?', might as well be honest she was definitely looking forward to seeing their set! And so it was time, as the Welsh rockers left the stage with a feeling of achievement, the interlude gave fans a chance to get psyched up for the grand masters of Finnish rock who were waiting in the wings to ascend to the stage.

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The Finnish rock legends signalled their stage arrival in dramatic fashion as the stage lights dimmed down into darkness, what came next was a real shock to the attending fans, the band went straight into playing new material off of their latest self-released album, throughout the night what was heard was selected songs from modern to past times, running past through classics such as 'In The Shadows', 'First Day of My Life', 'Ghost of Love', 'Shot', 'Sail Away' and 'Someone Else' amongst other well and truly known songs, the band of which was marking 18 years of existance did not disapooint anyone and although they performed to their utmost best, it was a saddening experience for some as one fan had said that they had grown up listening to The Rasmus right from their early days releasing demos and that she and her boyfriend had flown all the way from Rovaniemi in Finland to see this momentous occasion, despite also them visiting the relatives; it added a rather personnel connection to the whole concert and it would seem the band felt it as every-time the crowd reacted beyond expectations Lauri was ecstatic in remarking how lively the crowd was and that he loves London (and London loves him and The Rasmus!). Using elaborate projections on the band whilst playing, the music resonated through the spacious area of the Electric Ballroom and probably seeped through into the underground network as the Finnish rock band came out of the shadows to deliver what would may be their best performance in London for years. After all the concert was now in their ball park, fans were jumping up and down as if they were on springs, some even waving frantically Finnish flags; which may as well be a goodwill gesture from the UK to Finland, but even more so it felt as if it was held in Helsinki because the atmosphere was cold but also loaded with emotional rock ballads and powerful songs that course through every fan watching their band perform a show that can only be described as sensational. Sadly all good things must come to and end and well The Rasmus did not just turn it down, they did it with an almighty bang, playing some acoustic songs in the process and Eero Heinonen (bassist) donning some rather exuberant glasses which had the Finnish flags on them (whilst also slapping on his bassist something he had bought in Camden Market, a heart that as soon as noise was detected had the same effect as soundbars going up and down) and Lauri Ylönen's infamous black crow feathers in his hair bouncing away (many fans actually mentioned how much they've missed that image), but as like most bands The Rasmus had proven why they are Finnish rock legends as this show proved it, furthermore it is evident fans will see more of them in years to come, they are not done, not by a long shot.

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Finally after what was perhaps the most memorable night in the living memories of the dedicated fans of The Rasmus, GMA spoke to a crowd of fans outside the venue to gather their thoughts on the entire concert, there was appraise all round. The interview can be heard and downloaded below.

Interviewees were: Alex Poulson, Cassi Gillett, James Petts and Becca Grose.
Listen to it as the fans give really personal answers and how The Rasmus has impacted on their lives.

Live footage from the concert, specifically the song 'In The Shadows', The Rasmus' most notable song was recorded, all rights reserved to GMA.

https://www.facebook.com/thedirtyyouth?ref=ts&fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/therasmusofficial?fref=ts


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