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Author: Giles Logan

Manowar
touring 

Manowar’s final world tour includes two UK exclusive dates in Birmingham

November 16, 2018December 3, 2018 Giles Logan Manowar, O2 Academy

Manowar pay homage to the birthplace of heavy metal with two UK exclusive shows in Birmingham as part of their final ever tour.  

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Shame UK Tour 2018
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Acclaimed post-punk rockers Shame to tour the UK this November

October 25, 2018November 19, 2018 Giles Logan O2 Institute, Shame

South London band Shame will play at the O2 Institute, Birmingham on Wednesday, 28th November, alongside support from Shame & Fontaines D.C.

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Review: Melvins & Jon Spencer shake up the O2 Academy

October 24, 2018October 27, 2018 Giles Logan Jon Spencer, Melvins, O2 Academy

Grunge legends Melvins begin their UK tour and celebrate Dale Crover’s birthday at Birmingham O2 Academy with garage rock icon Jon Spencer.

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Infamous grunge rock progenitors Melvins to play Birmingham in October

August 5, 2018October 18, 2018 Giles Logan Jon Spencer, O2 Academy Birmingham, The Melvins

Ahead of the release of their latest studio album, Washington-natives the Melvins will be playing a European tour, including Birmingham.

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Napalm Death Tour 2018
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Napalm Death to play a UK exclusive headline show in Birmingham

June 27, 2018February 10, 2019 Giles Logan Napalm Death, The Mill

World renowned West Midlands metal band Napalm Death will play a UK exclusive headline show at The Mill, Digbeth at the tail end of this year, fresh off the back of several international tours.

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Johnny Marr Tour 2018
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Johnny Marr to bring his Call The Comet tour to Birmingham

June 23, 2018June 29, 2018 Giles Logan Johnny Marr, O2 Institute

Johnny Marr will be setting off around the country in November, in support of his latest critically acclaimed effort, Call The Comet. Marr’s extensive tour includes a date at the O2 Institute in Birmingham.

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Gomez to play Birmingham on ‘Bring It On’ 20th Anniversary tour

June 20, 2018 Giles Logan Gomez, O2 Institute

Gomez will be playing at the O2 Institute on Tuesday August 28th as part of their Bring It On 20th Anniversary tour.

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Review: Hardcore punk legends NOFX ignite The O2 Institute

June 15, 2018June 16, 2018 Giles Logan Bad Cop Bad Cop, NOFX, O2 Institute, Snuff

The Fat Wreck Records family landed in the city in a riot of good natured banter and explosive punk rock energy, with three bands sending the sweat levels soaring through the O2 Institute’s ornate roof.

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Go Kart Mozart Tour UK 2018
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Go Kart Mozart release new album ahead of their headline show in Birmingham

April 24, 2018February 10, 2019 Giles Logan Denim, Felt, Go Kart Mozart, Hare and Hounds

Hot off the release of their new record, the Lawrence fronted indie rock outfit are set to return to the frontman’s home town of Birmingham for an unmissable live show

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Review: Alabama 3 preach to converts old and new at the O2 Academy

March 16, 2018March 24, 2018 Giles Logan Alabama 3, city lightz, O2 Academy

Supported by local five piece City Lightz, Alabama 3 brought salvation and foot-tapping rhythms in equal measure to the Birmingham audience

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