Los Angeles metal pioneers W.A.S.P. return to the UK later this year for a very special celebratory tour. Album ONE Alive! marks the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.’s first album. To celebrate this classic metal album, W.A.S.P. will, for the first time in 40 years, play the entire album in full, from start to finish plus classics from the band’s catalogue.
One of Britpop’s finest groups have announced a greatest hits tour! Louise Wener-led Sleeper will be hitting the road later this year for a massive 12 UK dates to celebrate 30 years since they broke onto the scene with breakthrough single Inbetweener and debut LP Smart.
The night at Birmingham’s O2 Academy kicked off with Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-hailing quartet One Step Closer diving straight into Leap Years, an electrifying opener that instantly captivated the crowd. The band’s emotional intensity carried through Dark Blue and Blur My Memory, with fans shouting back every word as the raw energy of the music filled the room.
