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21 January 2025, 11:26 | Updated: 11 February 2025, 22:00
Radio X Classic Rock takes a look at the big artists who are heading out on tour in 2025... from Black Sabbath to Bruce Springsteen.
Black Sabbath are set for Back to the Beginning - A Farewell show that will take place on Saturday 5th July at Villa Park, Birmingham.
BACK TO THE BEGINNING wil feature sets from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Lamb Of God, Anthrax and Mastodon and will feature a supergroup of musicians with the following artists announced so far: Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), David Draiman (Disturbed), Duff McKagan & Slash (Guns ‘n Roses), Frank Bello (Anthrax), Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), Jake E Lee, Jonathan Davis (Korn), KK Downing, Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), Rudy Sarzo, Sammy Hagar, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Sleep Token ii (Sleep Token), Papa V Perpetua (Ghost), Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Wolfgang Van Halen and Zakk Wylde.
The symphonic rock legends have announced their plans to play their last ever show at BST Hyde Park on 13th July this year. This will be preceded by shows at Birmingham Utilita Arena and Manchester's Co-op Live.
Ticket info: jefflynneselo.com
The New Jersey icon will play shows at Manchester's Co-Op Live and sLiverpool's Anfield Stadium this summer
Ticket info: brucespringsteen.net
The heavy metal legends will hit the road this year to celebrate 50 years in the business. The band promise a special set list spanning their nine studio albums from 1980's Iron Maiden to 1992's Fear Of The Dark, which will include the classics Run To The Hills, The Trooper, Can I Play With Madness and Bring Your Daughter... To The Slaughter.
Ticket info: ironmaiden.com
The British metal band mark 35 years of their Painkiller album with the Shield Of Pain tour, that stops off in Scarborough on 23rd July and The O2 in London on the 25th for a co-headlining show with rock giant Alice Cooper.
Ticket info: judaspriest.com
The Canadian rocker will bring his Roll With The Punches world tour to the UK in May. He's releasing an album of the same name this year, too!
More info: bryanadams.com
The rock heavyweights will play a one-off show at London's Palladium as part of their European tour in May.
Ticket info: blueoystercult.com
Steve Lukather and co will mark 10 million sales of their classic Africa with a series of shows in February, which will see a special guest appearance from Christopher Cross.
Ticket info: totoofficial.com
The godfather of punk will celebrate his five-decade plus career with a series of shows that include dates at London's Alexandra Palace and Bearded Theory Festival.
Ticket info: iggypop.com
Carlos Santana brings his Oneness tour to these shores in June, which promises "fan favourites from Abraxas to Woodstock to Supernatural... and beyond".
Ticket info: tour.santana.com
The legendary rock band have announced a series of huge shows for summer 2025 - including dates at Birmingham's Aston Villa Park and London's Wembley Stadium.
Ticket info: gunsnroses.com
The rock 'n' roll legends will celebrate over 50 years since their groundbreaking self-titled debut album (1973) with shows on this side of the pond.