If you’ve been following alternative music news as closely as I have, you’ll know that there are some awesome bands set to play UK tours towards the end of this year. Today I thought I’d run through some of these upcoming live dates, whether I’m planning on attending one of the gigs or just wish I could.
New Found Glory – September/October 2017, dates here
Pop punk legends New Found Glory, who are celebrating the band’s 20th year, will be visiting our shores in September/October of this year. Their latest record was released in April, so it will be exciting for fans to hear some of those newer tracks live alongside older classics.
Metallica – October 2017, dates here
Metal giants Metallica will be returning to UK shores this October, but alas, the general sale for all of their dates have already sold out. Bad luck to everyone who missed out!
Enter Shikari – November 2017, dates here
I already covered the news of Enter Shikari’s upcoming UK tour last month, but I had to include them in this round-up because their line-up is absolutely fantastic. Lower Than Atlantis put on a great show, and Astroid Boys are an innovative up-and-coming band, so I’m certain this tour will be one to remember. I’ve already seen Enter Shikari live four times, and their performances are always incredible, so I’d love to make it five in November at the Nottingham Motorpoint Arena.
Royal Blood – November 2017, dates here
Royal Blood will be performing their first ever headline arena dates this year, and I can’t wait to see them fill the huge venues with their awesome sound. The band recently announced At The Drive In and Black Honey as their support acts, so I’m certain these dates will not disappoint.
Alice Cooper – November 2017, dates here
Rock ‘n’ roll giant Alice Cooper will be bringing his incredible live performances and stage shows back to the UK in November of this year. If you attend one of his gigs, it’s certain to be a night you won’t forget in a hurry.
PVRIS, November 2017, dates here
PVRIS are set to release their upcoming second album, All We Know Of Heaven, All We Need Of Hell in August, and a few months later they’ll be celebrating its release with a short run of UK dates.
Good Charlotte – November/December 2017, dates here
Good Charlotte’s latest album, Youth Authority, got a decent write-up here on altrocklife, so it would be awesome to see the band perform some of their new tracks live. Plus, let’s be real, this band are pop punk legends, and it would be a nostalgia-filled trip to the past to see Good Charlotte perform live.
The Kooks – November/December 2017, dates here
Pop rock legends The Kooks are doing a Best Of tour at the end of this year, and it would be awesome to see them live. Most people I know grew up listening to The Kooks, so I’m sure it would be fantastic to see them perform their greatest hits.
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes – December 2017, dates here
Everyone who’s seen The Rattlesnakes live know that this group put on an incredible show, and I’m extremely lucky to have already bought my ticket to see them in Nottingham on December 6th. It’ll be my first time seeing The Rattlesnakes, and long term readers of altrocklife will know how long I’ve been waiting to see this band. If you’ve got the opportunity to see them live, you’ll regret it if you don’t take it.
Marilyn Manson – December 2017, dates here
Marilyn Manson is one of the most infamous musicians on the scene, with a solid fanbase built over the past 20+ years. You’d have to be pretty lucky to catch him during this short string of UK dates.
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