After an epic and well-documented 50-year career, that has seen them rise to the pinnacle of rock ‘n’ roll legends status, KISS have announced their FINAL ever UK shows. The iconic band will be starting their farewell tour with an outdoor show at Plymouth Argyle’s Home Park Stadium on Saturday 3rd June, followed by stops in Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Glasgow and London’s esteemed The O2, on Wednesday 5th July.
To add further spectacle to the juggernaut-packed run, the support slots will be occupied by the UK’s rock scenes finest, the formidable 25-year strong ragga-punk-metallers Skindred. The Newport luminaries are set to bring their inimitable party spirit to fuel the crowd’s fervour in anticipation of the monumental headliners. As well as Madison Square Garden alumni, The Wild Things, set to open the unmissable show.
“BOOM! Opportunities do not come much bigger than sharing a stage with the ultimate Rock n Roll Legends that are KISS. All in, Skindred are super hyped and excited to be on this bill adding to the party spirit, what a thrill! Let’s rock ‘n roll all night and party every day. Bring it on!” exalts Benji Webb, Skindred’s ground-breaking frontman.
Since their inception in 1973, KISS have established themselves one of the best loved bands out there, who never cease to captivate crowds around the world. The UK will see the END OF THE ROAD TOUR officially come to a close this year, in Glasgow on July 8th, 2023 marks the final shows of KISS’ illustrious career.
Known for their trademark blisteringly larger-than-life performances, KISS have proven for decades their indisputable status for delivering the most iconic live show in rock ‘n’ roll. The Rock & Roll Hall-of-famers, who have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, are dedicating this farewell tour is devoted to the millions of KISS Army fans.
“All that we have built and all that we have conquered over the past four decades could never have happened without the millions of people worldwide who’ve filled clubs, arenas and stadiums over those years. This will be the ultimate celebration for those who’ve seen us and a last chance for those who haven’t. KISS Army, we’re saying goodbye on our final tour with our biggest show yet and we’ll go out the same way we came in… Unapologetic and Unstoppable,” said KISS on The End Of the Road tour.
KISS will be offering VIP experiences, this may include a personal photo opportunity with the band, access to an exclusive pre-show lounge and a behind the scenes tour. Visit www.kissonline.com for more information. Travel partners the Big Green Coach are offering carbon neutral coach travel.
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UK 2023 TOUR DATES
3RD JUNE PLYMOUTH, ARGYLE HOME PARK
5TH JUNE BIRMINGHAM, RESORTS WORLD ARENA
6TH JUNE NEWCASTLE, UTILITA ARENA
5TH JULY LONDON, THE O2
7TH JULY MANCHESTER, AO ARENA
8TH JULY GLASGOW, OVO HYDRO
