Slipknot announce first European live shows of 2025

Tenacious D have teamed up with nonprofit Rock The Vote for a series of US shows ahead of the presidential election later on this year.The rock duo, fronted by actor Jack Black, are set to play five shows in October, including dates in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania – all crucial ‘swing’ states that could help determine the results of the election.It’s not the first time Tenacious D have worked with Rock The Vote. In 2020, they released a cover of the song ‘Time Warp’, from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with proceeds going to the organisation.

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Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne has confirmed she will embark on her first headline tour in venues across the UK and Ireland this October. Find ticket details below.Having recently performed an intimate headline show at London’s Lafayette, the former Little Mix member has expressed her excitement as she begins her solo career and plays additional dates this autumn.“I couldn’t hold this one in any longer – I’m doing some MORE shows later this year including one at the legendary KOKO in London,” she wrote in an Instagram post.

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Steve Coogan has said he would like to do more live shows as Alan Partridge “at some point”, ahead of a new ‘documentary’ series from the North Norfolk broadcaster.Partridge is set to make his return to BBC airwaves later this year when he hosts the documentary series And Did Those Feet…with Alan Partridge.And in a new interview with Dermot O’Leary on BBC Radio 2, Coogan said he would be interested in returning to the stage as Partridge in the near future, after the most recent ‘Stratagem’ tour in 2022.“Probably yes, at some point,” Coogan said when asked about the possibility. “I’d like to do some other stuff first and I’ll go back to him.

Ellise Shafer Kate Middleton is set to make her first public appearance in nearly six months at the annual Trooping the Colour event in London on Saturday, which celebrates the official birthday of the British sovereign. Posting a new statement online the Princess of Wales revealed that she has been “blown away” by all the kind messages of support and encouragement since her recent diagnosis. Read the full statement below: “It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.

Sixpence None The Richer have announced their first tour with all four original members in almost 20 years. Find all the information below.The US alt-rock band, best known for their singles ‘Kiss Me’ (1998) and ‘Breathe Your Name’ (2002), are due to hit the road in the US this autumn for their ‘We Are Love’ 25th anniversary trek.It has been confirmed that the full original line-up – Leigh Nash, Matt Slocum, Dale Baker and Justin Cary – will perform at the upcoming shows, which are set to coincide with new music from the group.Sixpence None The Richer’s 2024 US reunion tour will include stops in Memphis, Houston, New Orleans, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Boston, New York and other locations.Tickets go on general sale tomorrow (Friday June 14) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Excitement is at fever pitch in Liverpool as Taylor Swift fans eagerly await the arrival of the popstar in the city for the first of three dates in the city. Fans have already descended on Anfield Stadium ahead of the sold-out Eras tour.

Pantera have announced their first UK and Ireland tour in 20 years – find ticket details below.The heavy metal icons will be headed across the pond in early 2025, and the tour will mark their first time performing headline shows here in two decades.They first announced plans to reunite with a revamped line-up back in July 2022 – this saw Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne) on guitar and Charlie Benante (Anthrax) on drums joining original members, frontman Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown.The news broke following the band signing a deal with Artist Group International for a series of US tour dates.Wylde took on the role from late guitarist Dimebag Darrell, who was killed onstage in 2004. Benante, meanwhile, fills the role left by the late Vinnie Paul who died from medical complications in 2018.While the reformed line-up have taken to the stage multiple times across the US since reforming – including acting as support for Metallica on their ‘72 Seasons’ tour – their dates in the UK and Ireland have been limited.

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Fred again.. has announced his first stadium gig at the LA Memorial Coliseum – find out how you can get your tickets below.The DJ and producer just shared the news today (June 9), where he also wrote that the concert at the 77,500-capacity stadium would be taking place this Friday (June 14).“We been working on this for monthsssss and its definitely the maddest live show we’ve ever tried to do so far,” he added.You can sign up for pre-sale at the link here.

Paramore have performed their first opening set for Taylor Swift in the UK leg of the ‘Eras’ show in Edinburgh – watch their performance below.The alt-rock band have officially opened for the pop star and kicked off their tour at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, where Swift fans had been queueing for days in anticipation of the concert.Now, Paramore and Swift have landed in the UK, with Paramore playing a tight nine-song set featuring some of their greatest hits like ‘Misery Business’ and ‘Decode’.

The Jesus Lizard have announced ‘Rack’, their first new album in 26 years, and shared a run of new tour dates for the UK and the US. Find ticket details below, as well as the new lead single ‘Hide & Seek’.Set for release on September 13 via Ipecac Records, the project marks the first new album from the classic line-up – comprised of singer David Yow, guitarist Duane Denison, drummer Mac McNeilly, and bassist David Wm.

Jamie xx is back and has announced details of ‘In Waves’ – his first new solo album in nearly a decade. Check out the latest single below, as well as details of a newly-announced London show.Set for release on September 20 via Young, the news of the upcoming project comes nine years after the musician, DJ and producer dropped his Grammy-winning debut ‘In Colour’.The sophomore album will comprise 12 new songs from Jamie xx, including his recent collaboration with Honey Dijon for the summer hit ‘Baddy On The Floor’.

Kurupt FM have announced details of an upcoming show in London, celebrating their 10th anniversary. Find ticket information and more details below.Announced today (June 4), the live show will see the West London hip-hop collective come together on stage to celebrate a decade since the release of People Just Do Nothing – the UK mockumentary series that centred around them.Set to take place on September 28, the gig will see them appear at the recently-reopened O2 Academy venue in Brixton, and will come after their upcoming slot at Glastonbury later this month.The band took to social media this morning to announce their 10-year anniversary show, and posted a tongue-in-cheek clip of them receiving the news and heading down to the local park to get in shape for the gig.“LDN CREW!! THIS YEAR IS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF PJDN SO TO CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF PURE KURUPTION WERE TAKING OVER BRIXTON ACADEMY FOR A ONE OFF EXTRS SPESHY LIVE SHOW,” they wrote in the caption.In the video, the members also go on to tell fans that the Brixton gig will see “Kurupt FM back in shape and better than ever.”A post shared by People Just Do Nothing (@kuruptfm)Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST this Friday (June 7).

Courteeners have announced an intimate warm-up show ahead of their scheduled UK festival appearances this summer – find all the details below.The Manchester band are due to headline Lytham Festival in Lancashire on Friday July 5, with The Kooks and Nieve Ella also on the line-up. It is billed as Liam Fray and co’s only north of England date of the summer.They’ll then perform at TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow on Saturday July 13, appearing on the bill alongside the likes of Liam Gallagher and Calvin Harris.Now, Courteeners have confirmed that they’ll play a “special warm-up show” at the 1,500-capacity Sheffield Octagon on Thursday July 4.Tickets for the Steel City gig go on general sale at 9am BST this Friday (June 7) – you’ll be able to buy yours here. Check out the announcement post below.Courteeners will play a special warm up show ahead of their headline Lytham Festival performance at Sheffield Octagon on Thursday 4th July.

Declan Donnelly couldn't resist a playful dig at Simon Cowell during Friday's semi-final of Britain's Got Talent, suggesting the judge has had 'some work done'.The Geordie presenting duo were introducing magician Trixy when Dec, 48, made the cheeky comment to the music mogul. Dec, who recently left King Charles in stitches with a hilarious comment about Ant McPartlin and his newborn son, introduced Trixy by saying: “Next up is a magician whose audition featured an old car that belonged to Simon Cowell back in the 1990s.” Ant chimed in and said: “Your face when you saw that beautiful car!” Dec then quipped: “Of course it had a lot of work done since the 1990s,” leading Ant to ask: “The car?", and Dec to cheekily responded: “If you like!” It appeared Simon took the joke in good humour, after previously denying having a facelift, although he did admit to using Botox and fillers in the past.

Britain's Got Talent's last live semi-finals seemed to come to an abrupt stop in the middle of broadcast on Friday, 31 May.The Dark Hero act took the opportunity to speak directly to the camera, while being spoke to by hosts Ant and Dec.The act, who sung Frozen's Let It Go while dressed as Batman, addressed the audience and said: "My heart goes to the people of Ukraine tonight." Sensing chaos, Ant and Dec quickly began to clap and said a brief "thank you", before The Dark Hero could say anything else.The act, who is reported to be from Ukraine, received positive feedback from the judges after his performance. Not much is known about the mysterious character, but reports suggest he comes from Ukraine and is now based in London.

Gloria Hunniford 'snapped' at Denise Welch after she attempted to cut in during her anecdote on Loose Women. The ITV panel was discussing perming techniques on Thursday's show, 30 May, when the Rip Off Britain star issued the brief outburst.

Niall Horan has kicked off the North American leg of his The Show Live on Tour and you can check out the set list here.