The hype of Machine Head’s return to the UK has most certainly not worn off but there’s no reason we can’t all get excited for a couple more shows in the coming months. Check out the varied bunch below.
King Parrot
And what a way to begin. In an effort to reschedule the shows they would’ve played on the cancelled Decapitated tour, grindcore-thrash-punk crossover group King Parrot have unveiled a ten-date run through the UK in support of Ugly Produce which dropped a few weeks ago. If you’re unfamiliar with the new material, check out the brilliant and all-revealing “Five Pounds Of Shit In A Ten Pound Bag”, find the nearest show below and cancel all your other plans. This deserves it.
November
- 7th – Waterfront Studio, Norwich
- 8th – The Forum Basement, Tunbridge Wells
- 9th – Nightclub Kolis (The Lounge), London
- 10th – Sugarmill, Stoke
- 11th – The Phoenix, Coventry
- 12th – Key Club, Leeds
- 13th – Church, Dundee
- 14th – Audio, Glasgow
- 15th – Star & Garter, Manchester
- 16th – Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton
The Heretic Order
Also this November/December, The Heretic Order take to the road for the last touring cycle of their debut All Hail The Order before they knock their heads together for the second record due sometime next year. Check out “Death Ride Blues” off the last album for some riff-heavy classic metal.
November
- 23th – Crowndale Club, London
- 24th – Rewind, Wrexham
- 25th – Sophie Fest Rebellion, Manchester
- 30th – Fat Lil’s, Witney
December
- 2nd – B2, Norwich
- 7th – Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
- 8th – Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton
- 10th – Facebarmageddon Fest, Reading
Devil Sold His Soul + Press To MECO
Both Devil Sold His Soul and Press To MECO have recently been announced to be joining djent heroes SikTh throughout the country this December as the headliners take The Future In Whose Eyes? on the road. Of Press To MECO, vocalist Mikee Goodman says “Press to Meco are one of my favourite bands in the UK. Amazing songwriters and Luke’s guitar playing is immense”, while he says of Devil Sold His Soul “I had not seen Devil Sold His Soul until recently at Arctangent, they sounded absolutely awesome and I’m really looking forward to having them on the tour with us and getting to hear more from them”. So, if it’s good enough for Mikee, it’s good enough for us. Get yourselves to one of the dates below.
December
- 2nd – Academy 3, Manchester
- 3rd – Garage, Glasgow
- 4th – Institute, Birmingham
- 6th – SWX, Bristol
- 7th – Concorde 2, Brighton
- 8th – KOKO, London
Eva Plays Dead
Fresh off the back of the release of their critically acclaimed single “Bones” (give it a listen here) and support slots with DevilSkin and Sumo Cyco, Eva Plays Dead are due to hit up 5 clubs dotted around the UK this time next month with Black Orchid Empire as support. If you like what you hear in “Bones”, look into the shows below.
November
- 2nd – Subside, Birmingham
- 3rd – Cobblestones, Bridgwater
- 4th – Santiago Bar, Leeds
- 16th – Frog & Fiddle, Cheltenham
- 17th – Sanctuary, Basingstoke
Beth Hart
And lastly, something a little bit different. Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Beth Hart will embark on a 14 show trek springtime next year, including an appearance at London’s prestiged Royal Albert Hall where she’ll play a sold out show on the 4th of May. In the meantime, don’t forget her shows at the end of the month and have your mice at the ready at 10am this Friday (the 6th) for tickets.
October
- 30th – Town Hall, Leeds
November
- 1st – Forum, Bath
- 3rd – Cathedral, Coventry
April
- 10th – Vicar Street, Dublin
- 12th – Regent Theatre, Ipswich
- 14th – De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill
- 15th – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
- 18th – New Theatre, Oxford
- 19th – Leas Hall, Folkestone
- 21st – St David Hall, Cardiff
- 24th – Corn Exchange, Cambridge
- 26th – Opera House, Blackpool
- 27th – City Hall, Hull
- 30th – Hexagon, Reading
May
- 1st – Guildhall, Portsmouth
- 4th – Royal Albert Hall, London
- 5th – Jazz Festival, Cheltenham
