DIAMOND HEAD ANNOUNCE EU TOUR
Diamond Head, the New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends will be embarking on a European Tour this October - November 2018.
Following the release of their self-titled new studio album in 2016 the band supported this release with extensive touring of the US, Canada, UK and EU which included festivals like Bang Your Head, Sweden Rock, Stormcrusher, Pyscho- Las Vegas, Leyendes Del Rock, Hard Rock Hell plus shows supporting Saxon.
They have spent much of 2017 writing and preparing material for their next album to be released later this year. The band recently joined the Thrashville Management family under partners Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), Justis Mustaine and Danny Nozell.
Diamond Head were a major influence on bands like Metallica and Megadeth with Metallica covering four Diamond Head songs including the classic ‘Am I Evil?’ Plus ‘Helpless’, ‘The Prince’ and ‘It’s Electric’. With a 40 year career and seven studio albums the band is still going strong and continuing to be creative.
This upcoming EU Tour organised by Agentur - EAM will see Diamond Head performing in 8 countries and 22 cities across central and southern Europe. For more information including ticket pre-sales and selling points in your city follow Diamond Head online.
Diamond Head are:
Brian Tatler - Guitars
Rasmus Bom Andersen - Vocals
Karl Wilcox - Drums
Dean Ashton - Bass
Abbz - Guitars
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** SUPPORT BAND ANNOUNCEMENT **
Main Support (25th October - 17th November Shows)
Gin Annie (UK) - High Octane Hard Rock
Gin Annie are a hard melodic rock 5-piece from Wolverhampton UK, featuring heavy guitar driven songs whilst maintaining a melodic vocal style, hook-laden choruses and classy melodies. They are based around the nucleus of singer (and cousins), Dave Foster and guitarist, Byron Garbett. With Jack Ryland-Smith on drums.
November 2017 saw a change of line-up to form MKII of the band, with the additional of Brian Green on guitar and Phill ‘Hammer’ Burrows on bass. Their first single – Fallin’ – was released on 9th Feb to wide acclaim, reaching No3 in the HRH Radio charts. They signed to TMR Management in Nov 2017 and are now working on their debut album slated for release in Autumn 2018.
OPENING ACTS PART I OF THE TOUR:
Opening Act 2 (25th October - 6th November Shows)
Statement (DK) - Hard Rock / Metal
The Danish, Copenhagen hard rock Band STATEMENT is a living proof that raw talent, ambition and honesty can still prevail in an ailing music industry.
Vocalist Jannick Brochdorf, guitarists Niels Alex and Lars le Fevre, bassist Martin Poulsen and drummer Daniel Nielsen—not only know where they’re going, but have a rock solid history that put them here today.
The backbone of their work? Old school, Hard Rock songs with a new twist—suggesting a range of influences from ACCEPT to SCORPIONS—and there second Album “Heaven Will Burn” from 2015 has a slight theatrical feel to it.
The band is currently working on a full album to be released in 2018.
Opening Act 1 (25th October - 6th November Shows)
Blinding Sparks (FR) - Post Rock
Blinding Sparks were formed in 2009. The post-rock group is composed of five members (Jérémy Conrad, Johanna Flauder Océane Thomas, Nicolas Kieffer and Claude Hilpert). The group explores the themes of life, love, death and despair. They released 2 demos in 2012-2013.
Their EP "This Useless Fate" was released in 2014 followed by "Renaissance Insipidus" which is Blinding Sparks' first real record. Their latest album "Brutal Awakening" is out now!
OPENING ACTS PART II OF THE TOUR:
Opening Act 2 (8th November - 17th November Shows)
Junkyard Drive (DK) - Hard Rock / Rock N’ Roll
Junkyard Drive deliver ‘Cock-Rockin Rock N’ Roll’ . The band has performed extensively in Denmark and Europe during the last 3 years. In October 2016, they toured in the USA and Mexico to perform songs from their debut album. Their major hit “Geordie” gained them instant success from one day to the next. It is played regularly on P4, myROCK and Nova, and has been featured on the Itunes Rock list at No. 2 and overall at No. 19.
Junkyard Drive released their debut album ”Sin & Tonic” 17th February 2017, it delivers Rock N’ Roll from the 80’s, with a modern twist. The album has been praised by critics both in Denmark and abroad, and the magazine “Metallized “ describes the album as "An Impressive, Admiring, Majestic Masterpiece" in their review, giving the album 10 out of 10 stars.
Junkyard Drive are known for being one of the most energetic and explosive live bands in Denmark. If you are into straightforward, honest Rock N’ Roll, Junkyard Drive is here to answer your prayers!
Opening Act 1 (8th November - 17th November Shows)
Tomorrow is Lost (UK) - Rock
Hailing from Newcastle, modern rock five-piece Tomorrow Is Lost have already achieved a tremendous amount in their fledgling career. Powered by the vocals of superstar in the making Cass King, and with riffs the likes of which Metallica and Iron Maiden would be proud, Tomorrow Is Lost have been wow'ing audiences up and down the country since their live debut in early 2017.
Having achieved extensive radio airplay with their first two singles, including the backing of the UK's main rock radio station Planet Rock, and with plenty of festival appearances set for 2018, the future is enormously bright for Tomorrow Is Lost.
Fronted by the formidable CASSKING who's 'world class vocals' teamed with the gifted musical stylings of JOE MAC and RYAN O ' HAR A , thundering bass from ADAM CLEMENTS and the chops of drummer MARC RUSH - Tomorrow Is Lost are a powerhouse of straight up rock will blow your ears, eyes and mind to pieces... 'The most exciting band I've seen this year' 'Tomorrow Is Lost completely blow me away...freaking amazing' Tomorrow is coming...Tomorrow Is Lost
