Iconic Post-Punk Legends The Skids and Spear of Destiny Announce Highly Anticipated 2024 UK Tour

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Two iconic post-punk bands, The Skids and Spear of Destiny, are joining forces for an unmissable UK tour in late 2024. This tour promises a nostalgic journey through some of the most invigorating chapters of their illustrious careers.

The Skids will be celebrating the 45th anniversary of their seminal album, Days In Europa. Known for hits like “Into the Valley,” “The Saints are Coming,” “Masquerade,” and “Working for the Yankee Dollar,” The Skids have left an indelible mark on the punk scene since their formation in 1977. Their recent album, Destination Dusseldorf, topped the vinyl charts, reaffirming their enduring appeal.

Frontman Richard Jobson reflects on their legacy:

“Memories fade but some linger for a reason. The Skids was the definitive part of my early life… We were fearless in the beginning, always trying new things and not afraid to be different… Enjoy every minute of it. Play the songs like it might be the last time. Give it everything.”

Spear of Destiny, led by the formidable Kirk Brandon, will revisit their classic 80s albums Outland and The Price You Pay as part of their JANUS Tour. With a lineup featuring Adrian Portas, Craig Adams, Phil Martini, and Clive Osborne, the band has been delivering powerful performances post-pandemic, garnering rave reviews for their festival appearances.

Late 2024 sees this dynamic duo of post-punk powerhouses taking the stage together. Their tour dates are as follows:

The Skids + Spear of Destiny: UK Tour Dates

  • Wed 06 Nov – Bedford – Esquires
  • Thu 07 Nov – Hull – The Welly
  • Fri 08 Nov 2024 – Cardiff Students’ Union – Y Plas, Cardiff
  • Sat 09 Nov 2024 – The Level, Nottingham
  • Sun 10 Nov – Huddersfield – The Parish
  • Weds 13 Nov – Carlisle – Old Fire Station
  • Thurs 14 Nov – Corby – Club House
  • Fri 15 Nov 2024 – 229, London
  • Sat 16 Nov 2024 – The Crossing, Birmingham
  • Sun 17 Nov – Reading – Sub89
  • Mon 18 Nov – Exeter – Phoenix
  • Thu 21 Nov 2024 – Wylam Brewery, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Fri 22 Nov 2024 – Leeds Beckett Students Union, Leeds
  • Sat 23 Nov 2024 – Hangar 34, Liverpool
  • Sun 24 Nov – Manchester – Gorilla
  • Wed 4 Dec – Galashiels – MacArts
  • Thu 5 Dec – Dundee – The Church
  • Fri 06 Dec 2024 – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
  • Sat 07 Dec 2024 – QMU, Glasgow
  • Sun 08 Dec – Aberdeen – Tunnels
  • Weds 11 Dec – Nuneaton – Queens Hall
  • Thu 12 Dec 2024 – Trinity Centre, Bristol
  • Fri 13 Dec 2024 – Engine Rooms, Southampton
  • Sat 14 Dec 2024 – Chalk, Brighton

For tickets, visit The Skids Official Website.

Before embarking on this joint tour, Spear of Destiny will also perform a short stretch of headline shows in September:

Spear of Destiny: Headline Dates

  • Tues 3rd Sept – The Crescent, York
  • Weds 4th Sept – King Tuts, Glasgow
  • Fri 6th Sept – Coimbra PT Luna Fest
  • Sat 7th Sept – Hat Factory, Luton

For tickets and details, visit Kirk Brandon’s Official Website.

Don’t miss the chance to see these legendary bands live. This tour promises to be a celebration of post-punk history and a testament to their lasting influence on the music scene.

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