After one swap of supports due to the covid-related tour postponement, Billy Idol has had to sideline Television from his upcoming UK dates. However, filling the gap fresh from their appearance at Bloodstock recently are the UK's own Killing Joke. Television are disappointed to announce: "Unfortunately due to illness, we have to cancel the forthcoming … Continue reading Killing Joke replace Television on Billy Idol’s 2022 UK tour
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EP Review: Billy Idol – The Cage
I can't believe it's been forty years since "White Wedding" was a massive hit for Billy Idol. I also can't believe it's been, I think, fifteen years since I saw him rocking Download Festival. Given he was in his 50s then and is "about 67" according to a Google search now, it's incredible as well … Continue reading EP Review: Billy Idol – The Cage
Video Roundup: Diamond Head / Gaerea / Billy Idol / Red Rot / Electric Jaguar Baby / Borealis
Another quick delve into the inbox for some mystical moving images with thumping soundtracks! Diamond Head Diamond Head are set to release a remastered version of seminal album Lightning To The Nations (The White Album - Remastered 2021)Â on 30th September 2022. As the release nears, the band launches brand new single "Sweet And Innocent (Lost … Continue reading Video Roundup: Diamond Head / Gaerea / Billy Idol / Red Rot / Electric Jaguar Baby / Borealis
Billy Idol adds Toyah to line-up for Roadside Tour in October
Billy Idol is delighted to announce that Toyah will be joining the October UK dates of The Roadside Tour 2022, alongside very special guest, Television. Billy will be heading out with some new music and a stack of timeless classics for his first appearances in the UK since 2018 and will play 6 Arena dates. … Continue reading Billy Idol adds Toyah to line-up for Roadside Tour in October
Billy Idol announces UK arena tour for 2022
The world's favourite rebel Billy Idol is back and heading out on The Roadside Tour 2022 with some new music, a stack of timeless classics and his long-time lead guitarist and collaborator Steve Stevens. For his first appearances in the UK since 2018, Billy will play 6 Arena dates in June 2022 and tickets go … Continue reading Billy Idol announces UK arena tour for 2022
Billy Idol announces new EP with first single “Bitter Taste”
Billy Idol is set to release The Roadside EP, his first new material in nearly seven years, on 17th September via Dark Horse Records. Produced by Butch Walker (Green Day, Weezer) and featuring Idol’s longtime lead guitarist and co-writer Steve Stevens, The Roadside was conceived, recorded and mixed almost entirely under the shadow of the pandemic. The … Continue reading Billy Idol announces new EP with first single “Bitter Taste”