Two of the bands who provided much of the signature music to many teenagers' years (as well as for another 2 decades for some of us) have just announced UK tours for 2009.
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Disappointingly, both AC/DC and Metallica have failed to announce a single date in Wales, with Scotland getting a solitary show by the latter.
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AC/DC (wiki) appear to have grossly underestimated demand to see them - apparently London's O2 Arena sold out in 12 minutes. That said, I don't know where this hysteria has come from, as I don't remember tickets being in this much demand in the band's prime. It seems to be the Led Zeppelin effect of prolonged absence increasing the band's mystique, cult following and influence. I wonder if these hidden fans will be so bowled over the new album, which I haven't heard yet?.
Metallica (wiki) too are going through a significant revival with their latest offering Death Magnetic most certainly their best since The Black Album. Very much in the spirit of 1988's And Justice For All, DM is hard, heavy and well produced, and puts to bed the nightmare of 2003's St Anger. Sadly, the tour announced disappoints fans in Wales and the South West with a Wednesday night date in Birmingham the closest we get. I make that 12 years since the boys played in Wales.
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Quite frankly, the demand is there for both bands to play some big stadia next summer. Although not ideal for watching or listening, at least the Twickenhams and Millenium Stadiums of this world give us a chance to get tickets. And just how good were Iron Maiden at the home of English rugby last year? Find out here.
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