We’re getting a splurge of these postponement announcements, most relating to the differing schedules whereby countries are planning on “opening up” to allow bands to tour through them. As such, it’s not surprise to read that Blackie Lawless and his merry band are also falling victim, and their “40 Years Live” tour is going to have to be” 41 Years…” by the time Europe and the UK see them in 2023.
The new European dates for the continuation of the 40th Anniversary World Tour have been rescheduled for March, April and May of 2023. Those new dates are available to view at WASPNation.com/tour. Please check those new dates to find the dates and venues near you. All tickets previously purchased for the 2022 tour will be valid at the rescheduled 2023 shows.
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Blackie has this to say:
With enormous frustration I’m forced to announce W.A.S.P. must postpone the 2022 European leg of the 40th Anniversary World Tour. This hideous pandemic that’s striped people of their freedom and lives, that’s caused countless artist’s to cancel or postpone shows for years, once again has reared its vicious head to claim us… again! For years we’ve worked really hard to make this tour our celebration, for not only for the fans, but for all of us involved. I’m sad, mad, tired and pissed off, but I’ll quote from the great W.E. Henley’s poem Invictus, “My Head is Bloody, But Unbowed”. That’s what I want from all of you, to go beyond this place of pain and loss, and NEVER bow to this THING! Our U.S. dates will continue as planned – BUT – WE WILL see you all next year Europe!!!
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UK / IRE dates are now as follows:
- March 17th 2023 – England, Manchester – Academy
- March 18th 2023 – England, Wolverhampton – Steel Mill
- March 19th 2023 – England, Nottingham – Rock City
- March 21st 2023 – Scotland, Glasgow – O2 Academy
- March 22nd 2023 – England, Newcastle – O2 City Hall
- March 23rd 2023 – England, Bristol – O2 Academy
- March 24th 2023 – England, London – Roundhouse
- March 25th 2023 – Ireland, Dublin – National Stadium
- March 26th 2023 – N. Ireland, Belfast – Ulster Hall
