‘Excited doesn't even come close', cry fans as major US rock band announces Glasgow gig
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A HUGE US rock band has announced a major Glasgow gig later this year.
Grammy award winners Halestorm are hitting the road on their nEVEREST tour, alongside special guests Bloodywood and Kelsey Karter.
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Halestorm are hitting the road on their nEVEREST tour this year
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It coincides with the release of their sixth studio album, EVEREST, due to be released on August 8.
The quartet will stop by locations such as Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester and London.
And the group are set to delight Scottish fans with a huge show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday, November 21.
Announcing the news, the band wrote: "We are SO excited to announce The nEVEREST WorldWide Tour coming this fall!
"On-sale begins Friday, May 2 but varies by territory. Check local listings and subscribe to our newsletter for more pre-sale and on-sale information."
Excited fans flocked to the comments to react to the huge announcement.
One wrote: "Excited doesn't even come close. Halestorm are top of my bucket list of bands to see - can't wait!"
Another said: "Count me in".
A third added: "Oooh, nice!"
A fourth put: "Best news ever".
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Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale said: "Our album Everest is a story of our journey as a band, full of beautiful endings and new beginnings.
"We weave a tangled web of melancholy, frustration, anger and the vast purgatory of love and love lost.
"It is a rollercoaster of epic musical detours, great songwriting and completely unhinged twists and turns.
"Everest is an auditory representation of the four pillars of Halestorm. Let us reintroduce ourselves and invite you into our world… if you dare."
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