Fans around the UK and Europe had spotted flyers for live shows later this year, and had taken to Reddit to share these images.

Radiohead will play shows across the UK and Europe this year in November and December, with UK shows happening in London in November.

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Last year, Thom Yorke made headlines by saying he “really doesn’t give a fuck” if fans wants Radiohead to return. When asked about fans speculating about the bands future, he replied: “I am not aware of it and don’t really give a flying fuck.”

He continued, “I think we’ve earned the right to do what makes sense to us without having to explain ourselves or be answerable to anyone else’s historical idea of what we should be doing.”

This came after bassist Colin Greenwood spoke about his new photo book How to Disappear and he opened up about the bands summer rehearsals in 2024.

Last month, Radiohead announced a live album ‘Hail to the Thief (Live Recordings 2003-2009)‘, which is now available digitally.

The album is also available to pre-order as a one-off pressing released October 31. It includes performances of songs in London, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Dublin between 2003 and 2009.

The new live record comes after the band opened a new exhibition ‘This Is What You Get’ which is at The Ahsmolean Museum in Oxford.

It showcases the artwork done by Thom Yorke and longtime artist Stanley Donwood.

There are over 180 objects on display, including the original paintings that later became iconic album covers, unpublished drawings, lyrics, digital compositions, etchings and more.

Tickets and more information can be found here. The exhibition runs until next year January 11.

The tour coming up at the end of the year starts in Madrid in Spain November 4, and ends in Berlin in Germany December 12, with the band coming to London in November.

Tickets can only be bought by registering here. The ticket sale will be open from September 5 10am until September 7 10pm.

2025 UK dates:

November 21 – London – O2 Arena

November 22 – London – O2 Arena

November 24 – London – O2 Arena

November 25 – London – O2 Arena

The front man, Noah Sebastian, announced on social media that he is suffering from “what can only be described as extreme burnout”, resulting in the need to take a break mentally from producing and touring. Unfortunately, this means cancelling their overseas shows, including one huge show that was due to take place with BABYMETAL in Toulouse, France and a performance at Download festival. Download festival have shown their support on social media, saying “All the love from the Download family”, however fans have quickly taken to their comment section asking who will be the replacement.

Whilst this may seem to be a disappointment for fans, Sebastian has ensured that there has been “heavy consideration” and that this decision is in the “best interest of my health and wellbeing, and of the long term sustainability for Bad Omens”, reassuring fans that the band will soon be back and better than before. He explained that whilst “the album cycle the last several years has been gratifying and rewarding”, it has also pushed him to “the limits” of his “mental bandwidth”, creating the need for this moratorium.

The alternative rock band are committing to their performances in the US later this summer at Inkcarceration festival, and are still exciting fans with the release of their newest album ‘CONCRETE JUNGLE (THE OST)’, that is being released May 31st, ensuring fans can still celebrate the band in some way.

The lineup for these shows will feature original members Trey Spruance and Trevor Dunn, alongside two thrash metal legends, Scott Ian and Dave Lombardo. The addition of Ian and Lombardo is sure to bring a new level of energy and intensity to Mr. Bungle’s already eclectic sound.

These shows will be part of Ipecac Recordings’ 2024 Geek Show European Vacation, a tour that showcases some of the most innovative and boundary-pushing acts in the music industry. Joining Mr. Bungle on the lineup will be Oxbow and Spotlights, two bands known for their unique and captivating performances.

Ipecac Recordings, founded by Patton and Greg Werckman in 1999, has been a platform for releasing groundbreaking music. It all started with the release of Fantômas’ first album, and since then, the label has continued to push the boundaries of what is considered mainstream.

The 2024 edition of the Geek Show will take place in various cities across Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, and Holland. Fans from all over Europe will have the opportunity to witness the incredible talent and creativity of these three bands.

In addition to the Geek Show, Mr. Bungle, Oxbow, and Spotlights will also be performing at Hellfest in France, one of the most renowned metal festivals in the world. This will give them the chance to showcase their music to a wider audience and solidify their status as influential figures in the rock and metal scene.

Mr. Bungle’s most recent album, “The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny Demo,” was released in 2020 to critical acclaim. The album showcased the band’s ability to seamlessly blend different genres and experiment with their sound, further solidifying their reputation as pioneers of experimental rock.

However, in September 2021, Patton announced that he would be unable to commit to future touring plans with both Faith No More and Mr. Bungle due to mental health reasons. Despite this setback, Patton expressed gratitude for the support of his bands and his commitment to working through these challenges in a healthy way. He said “I have issues that were exacerbated by the pandemic that are challenging me right now, I don’t feel I can give what I should at this point, and I am not going to give less than 100 percent. The bands’ support me in this decision,” he continued, “and we look forward to working through this in a healthy way.”

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— Ipecac Recordings (@IpecacRec) September 14, 2021

Tour dates listed below and tickets can be purchased here.

16/06/2024 X-Tra – Zurich – Switzerland
17/06 – Mangolia – Milan – Italy
19/06 – Huxley’s – Berlin – Germany
23/06 – Atelier – Luxembourg – Luxembourg
24/06 – 013 Poppodium – Netherlands – Tilburg

The band have their local tour coming up this summer before they set off to the UK. On the 13th of October they will be kick starting in London at the Roundhouse. As from here, their journey becomes a pickled one. Jumping from one country to the other, they will make their way around Europe visiting from the UK to Germany, Norway, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Finland.

Their final destination relies on the quiet Finland on the 21st of November. A good move from the bands part, what better place to choose from other than a rock head country who relies on their loud riffs to elevate from their peaceful stance as a country. Playing in Tampere they will wrap up with a heavy heart.

We welcome this tour as the celebration of their upcoming album release of Darkfighter, set to be released on the 2nd of June this year (2023). Allowing enough time between the release and their tour in order for the fans to absorb their fresh sound, willing them to experience the live shows with an eager anticipation. Three songs have already been released from the album. These include “Bird in the Hand”, “Nobody Wants To Die” and “Rapture”.

A first glimpse of the band since their last studio album in 2019, Feral Roots. An album which took flight from the roaring success and was claimed the best rock album of that very year. They now come back with a fresh set of ears and a four year rejuvenation to their musical development.

“Dear friends on the other side of the pond, Darkfighter is coming for you,” mentions their guitarist Scott Holiday . “And Lightbringer is coming for you too. We’re finally able to come back to you and bring you NEW music! Music that has been firmly situated in our hearts. Nothing makes me happier than to think about experiencing these albums together and making them into something entirely new and different every night. Let’s make something symbiotic and alive that we’ll want to remember forever.”

They have taken the time to write and create this project. Really delving into the meaning behind the creative process and perceiving the album in two parts. On one side, the story tells the fighting of the darkness. And the other side explains bringing the light to where there is none. After Darkfighter they will be releasing a companion album later this year Lightbringer. You can see which story involves what. The build up couldn’t be more tense.

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Tickets for the tour will be available on the 14th April here.

UK Tour Dates: 

13/10/2023 – Roundhouse – London
14/10 – NX Newcastle – Newcastle
16/10 – Barrowland Ballroom – Glasgow
17/10 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
18/10 – Manchester Academy – Manchester
20/10 – Cambridge Corn Exchange – Cambridge
21/10 – O2 Academy – Bristol
22/10 – O2 Guildhall Southampton – Southampton

The tour is following on from their previous European tour in November 2019. The band planned to tour in 2020 but due to the pandemic, they were unable to. In a statement by Michael Gira on the website for his independent record label Young God Records, he said ‘’Hello There, Hope you are well and staying healthy in these trying and claustrophobic times. Around here stasis, and even entropy have set in, as the protracted waiting and isolation sees the walls grow a crust, and stalagmites perceptibly wind their way down from the ceiling, millimeter by millimeter. Nevertheless, joy is in the air! Though numerous Swans tours have been either cancelled or postponed, and the future remains uncertain, we have devised a few ways to keep things interesting and solvent until something opens up again and we can get back to making music.’’

Throughout the career of the band there have been many band members. 29 members have appeared in the band to later depart, including Singer and Keyboardist Jarboe, who was in the band from 1986 up until the band split up in 1997. The remaining band members of Swans now consists of Michael Gira, Kristof Hahn, Larry Mullins, Phil Puleo Christopher Pravdica and Dana Schechter. Michael Gira reformed the band in 2010, without many of its original members. The band continued to tour and release new albums as a reformed group. All of the Swans albums, since 1990, have been released through Michael Gira’s own record label, Young God Records. After Swans disbanded in 1997, Michael Gira went on to front American folk band, Angel of Light. Angel of Light were active until 2009, the year before Gira decided to reform Swans.

Swans were significantly busy during their first decade as a band. Recording six albums in the 80’s alone, overall the band produced 15 albums since their formation in 1982; Filth (1983), Cop (1984), Greed (1986), Holy Money (1986), Children Of God (1987), The Burning World (1989), White Light From The Mouth Of Infinity (1991), Love Of Life (1992), The Great Annihilator (1995), Soundtracks For The Blind (1996), My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky (2010), The Seer (2012), To Be Kind (2014), The Glowing Man  (2016) and Leaving Meaning (2019). Swan’s recurring lyrical content consists of meaningful and dark themes, such as Death, Religion, Sex and Power. The band are associated with an experimental type of rock music and ever-changing sound, exploring in genres such as post-punk, industrial music, Neo folk and noise rock.

The tour will begin on May 20 in the German city, Leipzig. The band will continue to tour around European countries and finalise the tour mid-June in the Netherlands.

Swans 2023 European Tour Dates:

20/05/2023 – UT Connewitz – Leipzig
21/05 – Imperial Castle – Poznan
23/05 – Kinoteatr Rialto – Katowice
25/05 – New Synagogue – Zilina
26/05 – Kino Siska – Ljubljana
29/05 – Teatro Duse – Bologna
31/05 – Le Transbordeur – Villeurbanne
02/06 – Primavera Sound Festival – Barcelona
04/06 – Culturgest – Lisbon
05/06 – Culturgest – Lisbon
06/06 – Teatro das Figuras – Faro
09/06 – Primavera Sound – Madrid
11/06 – Vrahon Theatre – Athens
13/06 – Moni Lazariston – Thessaloniki
15/06 – Bourla Theatre – Antwerp
16/06 – TivoliVrendenburg, Utrecht

To access tickets for the Swans 2023 European tour, click here.