Have AC/DC confirmed themselves for Download Festival by mistake?

In a strange turn of events, AC/DC confirmed they will be playing the Download Festival to be held in the UK during June 2010 via their official website, only to remove the post a few minutes later.

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The Big Four Thrash Titans come together

For over 25 years, the heavy metal world has discussed the possibility of the ‘The Big Four’ thrash metal bands sharing the same stage at what would be a historic concert.

On the 14th December 2009, news broke across the internet that ‘The Big Four’ would indeed be playing the Sonsiphere festival in Poland on the 16th June 2010.

For the first time in history, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax will play together.

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich commented, “Who would have thought that more than 25 years after its inception, thrash metal’s big 4 would not only still be around and more popular than ever, but will now play together for the first time…what a mindfuck! Bring it on!”

Kerry King from Slayer added “It’s about fucking time this happened, and about time the fans finally get what they want. This is fucking awesome.”

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian offered a more philosophical view on the event, “People have been talking about these four bands playing together since 1984. That’s twenty-six years of expectation!!! And the thing is, I believe not only will we live up to the expectations, we will shatter them!! No other four bands as influential as the four of us have ever done this. Imagine if The Beatles, Stones, The Who and Zeppelin had done shows? Or Sabbath, Priest, Maiden, Motorhead? Well, I may be getting into some rarified air here but as a fan, that’s how big I feel this is.”

It was during the early 80’s that the four bands broke free from the underground thrash movement and dominated the metal scene for the rest of the decade.

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine concluded “If there are any heads left at the end of this Festival that haven’t banged, they don’t belong there.”

Pendulum UK Tour

Australian drum & bass rockers Pendulum have announced their UK tour dates for 2010.

Belfast Ulster Hall – May 17th
Dublin Olympia Theatre – May 18th
Edinburgh Corn Exchange - May 20th
Blackpool Empress Ballroom – May 21st
Doncaster Dome – May 22nd
Brighton Centre – May 25th
Birmingham O2 Academy – May 26th
London Wembley Arena – May 28th
Cardiff International Arena – May 29th
Plymouth Pavilions – May 30th
Swindon Oasis Centre – May 31st

Their new album ‘In Silico’ is due for release on 18th March.

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club UK tour

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have announced their UK tour for 2010.

Following the release of their sixth album, ‘Beat The Devil’s Tattoo’, on March 8th. The Black Rebel Motorcycle Club start the UK leg of their tour on April 16th.

Tour dates are as follows;

April 16 Glasgow, ABC
April 17 Whitehaven, Civic Hall
April 19 Newcastle, University
April 20 Manchester, Ritz
April 21 Leamington, Spa Assembly
April 22 Southampton, Uni
April 23 London, Forum
April 24 Nottingham, Rock City
April 26 Leeds, Academy
April 27 Liverpool, Academy
April 28 Wolves, Wulfun Hall
April 29 Brighton, Concorde 2

Support band(s) to be confirmed…

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Airbourne UK Tour Dates 2010

Airbourne have had to reschedule their February tour dates to March / April.

The new dates are;

Mon 29 Mar - Portsmouth Guildhalll
Tue 30 Mar - Bristol Colston Hall
Thu 1 Apr - London Hammersmith Apollo
Fri 2 Apr - Liverpool O2 Academy
Sat 3 Apr - Manchester Apollo
Mon 5 Apr - Edinburgh Picture House
Tue 6 Apr - Glasgow O2 Academy
Wed 7 Apr - Leeds O2 Academy
Thu 8 Apr - Newcastle O2 Academy
Sat 10 Apr - Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Sun 11 Apr - Nottingham Rock City
Tue 13 Apr – Belfast Mandela Hall
Wed 14 Apr – Dublin Academy

For all those that bought tickets for the February shows, they are still valid.

Tickets for the new dates are on sale now.

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You Me At Six UK Tour 2010

You Me At Six are will be doing a headline tour of the UK in March 2010. The bands second album ‘Hold Me Down’ is due for release on the 11th January 2010

March 9th - O2 Academy, Birmingham
March 10th - Newport Centre, Newport
March 11th – 02 Academy, Sheffield
March 12th - Manchester Apollo, Manchester
March 13th - O2 Academy, Newcastle
March 14th - O2 Academy, Glasgow
March 16th - O2 Academy, Leeds
March 16th - Rock City, Nottingham
March 18th – Guildhall, Guildhall
March 19th – UEA, Norwich
March 20th – Brixton O2 Academy, London

Support for the above dates comes from We The Kings and Forever The Sickest Kids.

27th March – Mandela Hall, Belfast
28th March – Olympia Theatre, Dublin

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Enter Shikari UK Tour Dates 2009/2010

Enter Shikari have added a handful of UK gigs in February 2010 to their current tour.

11th Dec 2009 – Queens Student Union, Belfast
19th Dec 2009 – Hertfordshire University, Hertford

6th Feb 2010 – Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
7th Feb 2010 – Barrowlands, Glasgow
9th Feb 2010 – The Empire, Middlesborough
10th Feb 2010 – Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
11th Feb 2010 – 02 Academy, Bournemouth
12th Feb 2010 – Hammersmith Apollo, London

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Bon Jovi 02 Arena Concerts 2010

Bon Jovi has sold over 120 million albums worldwide and performed over 2600 concerts for more than 30 million fans. Their The Circle world tour is planned to take place through 2010 and 2011 with 135 shows in 30 countries. Their last tour, 2008's Lost Highway, was the highest grossing tour of the year.

June 7 – 02 Arena, London
June 8 - 02 Arena, London
June 10 - 02 Arena, London
June 11 - 02 Arena, London
June 13 - 02 Arena, London
June 17 – 02 Arena, London
June 19 - 02 Arena, London
June 20 - 02 Arena, London
June 22 - 02 Arena, London
June 23 - 02 Arena, London

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Stereophonics UK Arena Tour 2010

With eleven top five singles, twenty-one top 20’s and five consecutive No.1 albums, Stereophonics have stood the test of time to become one of Britain’s biggest bands. They sold almost a million copies of their album ‘Decade in the Sun’ in just two months last year!

March 1st - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne
March 2nd - SECC, Glasgow
Marrch 3rd - SECC, Glasgow
March 5th - Trent FM Arena, Nottingham,
March 6th - National Indoor Arena, Standing Birmingham,
March 7th – Evening News Area, Manchester
March 9th - Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield
March 10th - 02 Arena, LondonMarch 11th - Wembley Arena, London

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UB40 UK Tour 2009

With a stack of chart topping singles and albums under their belt, the legendary group will be performing their classic hits from ‘Rat in the Kitchen’ to ‘Red, Red Wine’, ‘Kingston Town’ and ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’.

The Birmingham based reggae band, UB40 have sold more than 70 million records during their esteemed musical career, having achieved a remarkable tally of no fewer than 54 UK hit singles, including 17 UK Top 10 hits!

20th November – 02 Arena, Dublin
21st November - The Odyssey Arena, Belfast
23rd November – SECC, Glasgow
24th November – Metro Arena, Newcastle
4th December – Sheffield Arena, Sheffield
5th December – MEN Arena, Manchester
6th December - Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool
8th December – BIC, Bournemouth
9th December – Brighton Centre, Brighton
12th December – 02 Arena, London
15th December – Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth
16th December – Trent FM Area, Nottingham
18th December – Cardiff Arena, Cardiff21st December – LG Arena, Birmingham

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Thriller Live – Arena Tour 2009

Thriller Live is a spectacular, fast paced show celebrating the career of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5.

In a career that spanned over 40 years Michael Jackson sold an outstanding 750 million records worldwide with the Thriller album still the world’s best selling recording of all time! Since his untimely death this year, Michael’s music has reached a new generation of fans and saw a staggering 5 of his albums enter the Top 20, including the number 1 spot, and 43 of his singles enter the top 200 just days after his passing.

Coming from London’s West End, Thriller Live is the greatest way to celebrate the life and music of the undisputed King of Pop and the show includes over two hours of non stop hit songs including ‘I Want You Back’, ‘I’ll Be There’, ‘Beat It’, ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Earth Song’, ‘Thriller’ and many many more.

After three acclaimed UK tours and standing ovations all across Europe, Thriller Live brings to life on stage the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of the Jackson’s greatest hits! With breathtaking multi-media effects and dazzling choreography you can expect your favorite Jackson songs to be delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and live band – this is a show definitely not to be missed!

24th November – Nottingham Trent FM Arena, Nottingham
25th Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester
27th November – Odyssey Arena, Belfast
1st December – Cardiff Arena, Cardiff
2nd December – Sheffield Arena, Sheffield
3rd December – National Indoor Arena, Birmingham
4th December – Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool
5th December – SECC, Glasgow
6th December – Aberdeen Exhibition Centre, Aberdeen

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Mastodon UK Tour 2010

Mastodon have announced that they will be headlining Europe and the UK in February 2010

The dates are;

Feb 16, 2010 Wulfrun, Wolverhapmton
Feb 17, 2010 Academy, Bristol
Feb 19, 2010 Barrowland, Glasgow
Feb 20, 2010 Academy, Machester
Feb 21, 2010 Academy, Newcastle
Feb 23, 2010 Rock City, Nottingham
Feb 24, 2010 Roundhouse, London,
Supports bands not confirmed as yet. More info as it comes…

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JLS UK Tour 2010

After dominating the X Factor Live tour early this year, and scoring their debut number one in the charts, the JLS boys are back with their very first headline tour!

You can get JLS Tickets for shows from Plymouth to Glasgow, and every other major city in the UK with shows planned across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff and more.

The Dates are:

Regent Theatre (Ipswich) 1st February
Royal Concert Hall (Nottingham) 2nd February
Newcastle City Hall (Newcastle) 3rd February
NEC Arena (Birmingham) 5th February
Manchester Apollo (Manchester) 6th February
Sheffield City Hall and Memorial Hall (Sheffield) 7th February
Brighton Centre (Brighton) 9th February
Bournemouth International Centre and Pavilion (Bournemouth) 10th February
Brentwood Leisure Centre (Brentwood) 12th February
Hammersmith Apollo (London) 13th February
Liverpool Empire Theatre (Liverpool) 14th February
Plymouth Pavilions (Plymouth) 17th February
Colston Hall (Bristol) 18th February
Cardiff International Arena (Cardiff) 19th February
SECC Arena (Glasgow) 21st February

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30 Seconds To Mars UK Arena Tour 2010

Fronted by Hollywood actor turned lead vocalist, Jared Leto, 30 Seconds to Mars make a welcome return to UK shores.

Putting his acting career on the sidelines, Leto formed 30 Seconds to Mars with his brother Shannon in 1998. Two albums and over a million US sales later and here they are.

19th February - Nottingham Arena
20th February - Manchester Arena
21st February - Cardiff Arena
23rd February - Wembley Arena
26th February - Dublin 02 Arena27th February - Glasgow SECC

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Snow Patrol Reworked Tour 2009

‘Snow Patrol Reworked’ is a live celebration featuring highlights from the bands 15 year career to date and will feature a selection of Snow Patrol and Reindeer Section songs reinvented by the Patrol, additional musicians and many special guests.

The Reworked tour offers a chance to look back on the early days of their career as well as giving fans the opportunity to hear their work interpreted in a brand new way. The unique shows will also encompass the songs of the Reindeer Section - a collection fronted by Gary Lightbody and featuring members of Belle & Sebastian, Idlewild and Teenage Fanclub among many others.

Nov 18, 2009 Brighton Center, Brighton,
Nov 20, 2009 Colston Hall, Bristol,
Nov 21, 2009 Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne
Nov 23, 2009 Royal Albert Hall, London
Nov 24, 2009 Royal Albert Hall, London
Nov 25, 2009 Royal Albert Hall, London
Nov 27, 2009 Palace Theartre, Manchester
Nov 29, 2009 Palace Theartre, Manchester
Nov 30, 2009 Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow,
Dec 2, 2009 Olympia Theatre, Dublin
Dec 3, 2009 Olympia Theatre, Dublin
Dec 4, 2009 INEC, Killarney
Dec 6, 2009 Royal Theatre and Event Centre, Castlebar
Dec 7, 2009 Waterfront Hall Auditorium, Belfast
Dec 8, 2009 Waterfront Hall Auditorium, Belfast
Dec 9, 2009 Waterfront Hall Auditorium, Belfast
Dec 12, 2009 Manchester Vs Cancer, Manchester

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