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Thanks for this. Might go along. Not sure if it is a dreaded 'acoustic night' though. Didn't spot much online

Thanks a mill for posting  BB. Hadn't a clue they played in Cork. Decent venue too.

Europe - Come this madness. I liked the last few albums so happy to invest all of €13 for the cd.

Love Rose Tattoo. It was great to see 'em live a few years ago in Dublin. I've time for all their output - even Southern Stars. 'Suddenly' however takes a bit more work. RIP AA

Nice piece here about Sunstroke(s) in Dayler - mention of the MoR in the 80s there too. https://comeheretome.com/2018/04/06/here-we-are-now-entertain-us-sunstroke-festival/

Setlist line ups: https://www.setlist.fm/festivals/sunstroke-5bd6afc4.html

Not exactly metal but of interest I reckon. Looks like a good day out. I've seen Zac Schulze Gang and they are really good live.


Rockathon and Rory Gallagher Festival are joining forces for one night only at the National Stadium Dublin on 31st October! Supporting this night is how you can help secure the future of 2 Iconic Irish Festivals! 6 Acts. 2 Festivals Joining Forces. 1 Incredible Night!
See you all on 31st October for the most important Rock Music Event of the Year!


Rory Gallagher Band Of Friends
Rugged Little Pill – Alanis Morissette Tribute
Pat McManus Band with Barry Devlin & Jim Lockhart of Horslips
Whiplash – Metallica Tribute
Zac Schulze Gang

Tickets: https://gr8tickets.ie/book-tickets.php?eid=2811

Doors 2pm

They are also bringing the eagle back for this tour!

Nice ... missed him in Whelans last year but picked up a few cds. Not bad. Decent live I reckon.

Wow! Ambitious. Saw them in Vicar St. Good gig but was there mainly for Accept as support. Have they become that popular? 

Breadfans

Winner :-)

Not metal obv but might interest a few on here: Cork Rocks for Rory 2026 Open - Air Concert - Fitzgerald Park

1:00pm – 6:00pm, Sunday 14 June 2026

Free Admission

Building on the success of last year's event, a line-up of Cork musicians will once again take to the stage in Fitzgerald Park to celebrate Rory Gallagher's music.

The concert is curated by Sheena Crowley of Crowley's Music Centre—where Rory famously purchased his Fender Stratocaster—Tres Hombres, The Crew, Hot Guitars and Dying Breed will provide a strong line-up performing some of Rory Gallagher's most iconic songs. 

This free public event invites audiences to come together and celebrate one of Cork's most beloved cultural figures. Refreshments will be available on-site.

Live Free Tour Booking Presents: Anvil - Pounding The Past

Legendary Canadian Metal band Anvil are bringing their "Pounding the Past" tour to Dublin and are coming to Lost Lane on the 10th of November.

Special Guests joining the band are Belgian Metal Band Killer.

 Pounding the Past - Metal on Metal - Hard'n'Heavy - Forged in Fire

Good for a night out I reckon.

Back later this year.Anyone see them on the last visit? Worth a goo?

02/08/26 – Dublin, IE – Grand Social
03/08/26 – Belfast, NI – The Limelight

Vio-lence is set to return to the global stage with their Summer 2026 tour, "Eruption of Screams." Kicking off on July 20 in Gdańsk and July 21 in Warsaw, Poland, opening for Biohazard. As a pioneering Bay Area thrash band that emerged in the late 1980s, Vio-lence built a reputation for their aggressive sound and influential releases, helping define the genre's intensity and edge. The tour marks another chapter in the band's legacy as they bring their high-energy performances across Europe, the United Kingdom, Russia and Asia

Is it me or is 48 lids a bit steep to see Little Angels in Opium? Hard to justify for anyone half-thinking of going along. Noticed the same to see Sugar in the Stadium midweek. A snip at c.€70. Clearly I am a tightwad now ...

T.J. Hooks In You