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Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Iconic UK band announce SPLIT after 15 years as they release heartfelt update
The band are set to end their successful 15-year career in the music industry next year. But before they go their seperate ways they have some big gigs lined up for fans An iconic UK band announced their shock split this week after a 15-year run in the music industry. The post-metal band Svalbard shared the sad news as they released their final tour dates in a heartfelt update to fans. They formed in 2011 comprising of five members; Serena Cherry, Liam Phelan, Mark Lilley, Matt Francis and Adam Parrish. Their 2015 debut, One Day All This Will End, gained them a reputation for combining post-hardcore, post-metal and black metal with emotionally raw, socially conscious lyrics. Svalbard have supported heavyweights like Enslaved, Alcest and Cult Of Luna, and appeared at festivals including Hellfest, Summer Breeze, Arctangent and 2000 Trees. The band, based between London and Bristol, are set to end their successful 15-year career in the music industry next year. But before then they have some big gigs lined up. They're also due to make their debut at Download Festival this summer, with a slot booked for Friday, June 13. They have announced their final UK tour dates and a new song before they are due to officially split. The tour is set to begin in November and will put on a show for fans for one final time alongside Cage Fight and Knife Bride. The group has also teased a series of shows across Europe. On Wednesday, May 28 the band shared a post to Instagram in which they also revealed that they will be embarking on a tour across Japan. The post read: "Ater much reflection, we have decided that 2026 will be the final year of Svalbard. "'Our final UK tour will be in November 2025. Following that, we will be doing a final EU tour, a final Japanese tour and a few more select farewell shows in 2026. Thank you to everyone who has supported us during our 15 years as a band. Your support has meant the world to us. "We've shared so many unforgettable moments and we look forward to commemorating our last year as a band with you in 2026". Fellow musician Julian Gage commented: "So sad about this, you guys were the first band to give us a shot as an opener and I have the fondest memories from that tour! thanks for everything legends." A fan wrote: "I hope to see you on the European tour. I wish you much success with your new projects, but my heart breaks a little," another wrote: "I hope you guys will still be making music." A third wrote: "This news sucks but you lot have crushed it for so many years!! Absolute legacy!"
Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Download Festival is engulfed by trans row as acts threaten a boycott after organisers follow Supreme Court ruling and enforce single sex toilet policy
LGBTQ acts have threatened to boycott the Download Festival after organisers followed the Supreme Court 's ruling and said trans men and women should use toilets according to their biological sex - not the gender they identify as. Trans pop-punk artist Noahfinnce says the decision will be put people 'in danger', declaring the decision means: 'My trans sisters have to risk outing themselves in the men's [toilets]'. The row has come to the attention of Harry Potter author and women's rights campaigner JK Rowling, who said of the complaints by trans artists and campaigners: 'Nothing short of women's total capitulation will be good enough for them'. The rock and metal festival held in Donington Park, Leicestershire, between June 13 and 15 will be attended by up to 130,000 people and will feature performances from Green Day, McFly, Korn and Weezer. And six weeks on since the Supreme Court ruled trans women are legally male and trans men are legally female for the purposes of the Equality Act, Download applied it to its portaloo policy. It said this year it would be following the guidance issued by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission that 'trans women (biological men) should not be permitted to use the women's facilities and trans men (biological women) should not be permitted to use the men's facilities.' The vast majority of the portaloos on site will still be gender neutral. Yet Noahfinnce has threatened to quit claiming the decision is 'unsafe' - with some trans men and women vowing to defy the rules and use whatever toilet they want. 'I had a great time playing last year but will not be attending again if I have to queue up for the ladies' and my trans sisters have to risk outing themselves in the men's. All this does is put trans people in danger', the singer said. In a post on Twitter, Noahfinnce wrote: 'Hey @DownloadFest what the f**k are you doing? How have you got the gall to invite trans people like me to play your festival, then ban them from using the toilet? If the only way we can p*ss is by outing ourselves, then you've created an unsafe environment'. Manchester band Witch Fever said: 'The threat to trans people's safety by forcing them to enter toilets that are assigned to a gender that they don't associate with is a complete f***ing tragedy. We are hoping this decision gets changed'. American rock band Pinkshift then said on Instagram: 'Playing @downloadfest was fun last year but what f*cking music festival policies gendered bathrooms? 'Thanks Noahfinnce for being the only artist [we've] seen talk about this. If Download is part of your life, speak up. They think they can get away with discrimination in the year of 2025'. Download then issued a statement declaring that the 'Festival has always been and remains for everyone', adding: 'We want to reassure all of our customers that the majority of the toilets across the site are gender neutral'. Artist and campaigner Birdy Rose said that Download had done the right thing to offer single sex toilet facilities and gender neutral toilet facilities to be available to those who want to use them. But she added: 'This should have been a good and reasonable way to make everybody happy whilst also abiding by the law. Instead 'trans' activists seem to be having an absolute meltdown, claiming that this is 'immoral' and men should just ignore the law and enter the female spaces anyway. 'So what have we learned here? Nothing is ever good enough for the woke lunatics'. Olympian Sharron Davies then tweeted: 'This is exactly what happened in world aquatics. They put on a trans events at a World Cup in Berlin. After endless complains about inclusion. So they didn't even have to be the best in their country like everyone else. Yet no one turned up. These men only want an unfair advantage in a category they have no right to be in. Very revealing… every time'. Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson said last month that 'services should be accessed on the basis of biological sex', meaning trans women should usually use male toilets if there is no alternative provision, despite last year saying that a man who had legally changed gender 'would be using female toilets'. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has now issued guidance stating unequivocally that in workplaces and places open to the public 'trans women (biological men) should not be permitted to use the women's facilities and trans men (biological women) should not be permitted to use the men's facilities'. But Labour has been accused of being in chaos over the Supreme Court's April ruling. Guidance for schools on pupils who identify as the opposite sex may not be published before the summer holidays, for example. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has demanded Keir Starmer apologise to women after the Supreme Court's biological sex ruling. The Leader of the Opposition told the Mail that the Prime Minister - who has now dropped his belief that transgender women are women - should say sorry to those who lost jobs or were harassed in the row over equality law. In Parliament she also urged him to apologise to MP Rosie Duffield who was hounded out of Labour after she spoke up for female-only spaces - and told him to crack down on the trans activists who defaced Westminster statues in angry protests against the landmark judgment. Her comments came after Sir Keir belatedly spoke out on the declaration by Britain's top court that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex, saying: 'A woman is an adult female, and the court has made that absolutely clear.' He declined to repeat his previous statement that 'trans women are women' but his official spokesman later confirmed he no longer believes it.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Download Festival 2025: the most expensive releases from this year's headliners
Could an item in one of these Download 2025 headliner's collection be amongst your prized collection? Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Download Festival is set to take place in two weeks time as of writing, with this year's event headlined by Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn. But what are some of the most lucrative releases from the extensive back catalogues of the bands performing on the Apex Stage this year? Are there also any other bands performing at Download Festival who might also have back catalogue works worth a pretty penny? Just two weeks remain until Download Festival transforms Donnington Park into a joyous cacophony, headlined this year by Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn, with an incredible array of acts across its many stages. While some of us are already packing for the big weekend (and don't worry, we'll share our packing tips next week!), others are diving back into the discographies of this year's artists. I, for one, have been revisiting an awful lot of Weezer – but then again, I'll take any excuse. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, if you're considering offloading parts of your music collection ahead of the festival, you might want to think twice. Some of your items could be worth far more than you initially paid for... We've delved into Discogs' sales history to identify the most valuable releases from this year's headline acts, based on their highest recorded sales prices (and spoiler: these items don't appear often!). We've also included releases from other bands performing this year that have previously fetched high prices, for those not too keen on who's headlining the Apex Stage. So, what are the most expensive items sold on Discogs from some of this year's Download Festival line-up? What are some of the most expensive releases from this year's Download headliners? Green Day What are some of the most lucrative releases from your Download 2025 headliner's back catalogues, and who else playing this year has high-value items according to Discogs? | Getty Images 39/Smooth (12', Lookout! Records, 1990) Green Day's 1990 debut LP, 39/Smooth, released on Lookout! Records, is a highly sought-after vinyl for collectors due to its significant historical value and rarity. As the band's first full-length album featuring their original drummer, John Kiffmeyer, this independent release captures Green Day's raw, early pop-punk sound, which sharply contrasts with their later polished, mainstream success. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Original pressings, particularly the approximately 800 copies on green vinyl, are exceptionally rare, making it a cornerstone for any serious Green Day collector and fetching significant prices on marketplaces like Discogs. Highest sold price on Discogs: £199.21 Dookie (12' Test Pressing, Reprise Records, 2008) This specific 2008 test pressing of Green Day's iconic album Dookie is an exceptionally rare and valuable find for collectors. A test pressing is one of a very limited number of vinyl copies (often just 5-20) produced from the master for quality control before mass production, meaning it was never intended for public sale. Given Dookie's status as a landmark album that launched Green Day to superstardom, any rare variant is highly sought after. This 2008 pressing, likely for a significant reissue, represents a unique piece of the album's production history, making it a true holy grail for any Green Day vinyl enthusiast. Highest sold price on Discogs: £243.39 Waiting (7", Special Edition, Pink Marble, Signed, Thumbprinted, Adeline Records, 2001) This 2001 7-inch single of Green Day's Waiting on Adeline Records is a highly coveted collector's item due to its extreme scarcity and unique features. It's a Limited Edition, Special Edition pressing on Pink Marble vinyl, which immediately makes it rare. What truly elevates its value, however, is being signed and thumbprinted by the band members. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Such personalized, low-run releases are incredibly hard to find and represent a significant piece of Green Day memorabilia, making it a dream discovery for any dedicated fan or vinyl collector. Highest sold price on Discogs: £420.45 Sleep Token Take Me Back to Eden (2 x LP, Gold Nuggets, Spinefarm Records, 2023) This Gold Nugget 2xLP vinyl pressing of Sleep Token's Take Me Back to Eden, released by Spinefarm Records in 2023, is highly valuable due to the band's immense and rapidly growing popularity, combined with the specific nature of this edition. Sleep Token has cultivated an incredibly passionate fanbase, leading to high demand for all their releases. As a Gold Nugget variant, this particular pressing indicates a special, likely limited edition, which is inherently sought after by collectors. The combination of a highly popular, current band and a unique, limited-run coloured vinyl makes this album a prized and valuable item in the contemporary progressive metal and rock vinyl market. Highest sold price on Discogs: £133.20 This Place Will Become Your Tomb (2 x LP, Blue, Spinefarm Records, 2021) This Blue 2xLP vinyl pressing of Sleep Token's This Place Will Become Your Tomb, released by Spinefarm Records in 2021, is another highly valuable item for collectors. Given Sleep Token's rapidly expanding and passionate fanbase, demand for all their albums, especially earlier releases like this, is incredibly high. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As a Blue coloured vinyl variant, this pressing signifies a special or limited edition, which inherently appeals to collectors. Its status as an earlier album, released before their most recent surge in global popularity, further enhances its desirability for fans looking to complete their collection with unique physical versions. Highest sold price on Discogs: £273.57 Sundowning (2 x LP, 45 RPM, Black/Transparent, Record Store Day, Spinefarm Records 2022) This Record Store Day Limited Edition reissue of Sleep Token's debut album, Sundowning, pressed on distinctive Black/Transparent 2xLP vinyl at 45 RPM, is a highly valuable item for any collector. As an RSD exclusive, this release was produced in very limited quantities and made available only through independent record stores on a specific date, inherently making it scarce. Coupled with Sleep Token's immense and passionate fanbase, who eagerly collect all their unique releases, this makes it highly sought after. Highest sold price on Discogs: £388.50 Korn Korn (cassette tape, self-released, 1993) This cassette is a pre-album demo that Korn self-released before they signed with Immortal/Epic Records and dropped their iconic debut album Korn in 1994. The Not On Label (Korn Self-released) and none for the catalogue number immediately tell you this isn't a commercial release. It's a genuine piece of the band's foundational history, made to shop around to labels and build an early fanbase. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As a cassette format from 1993, its numbers would have been extremely limited, far fewer than any vinyl or CD release. Many were likely distributed directly by the band at early shows or sent to industry contacts. Such items are incredibly rare and offer a unique glimpse into a band's raw, formative years before major label polish. Highest sold price on Discogs: £591.26 Follow The Leader (2 x LP, Epic/Immortal Records, 1998) This 1998 US 2xLP vinyl pressing of Korn's classic album, Follow The Leader, holds significant value for collectors due to several factors. As a multi-platinum and genre-defining release, Follow The Leader remains immensely popular among Korn's extensive fanbase, driving consistent demand for physical copies. Crucially, its 1998 release year falls within a period when vinyl production was at a comparative low, meaning original LP pressings of major albums like this were produced in considerably smaller quantities than their CD counterparts. Highest sold price on Discogs: £370.00 Korn (2 x LP, coke bottle clear, Record Store Day, Epic/Immortal, 2014) This 2014 Record Store Day (RSD) 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition of Korn's self-titled debut album, pressed on "Coke bottle clear" 2xLP vinyl with an etched side, is an exceptionally valuable and sought-after release for collectors. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As an iconic and genre-defining album, any special edition is desirable, but its status as an RSD limited edition ensures inherent rarity, released in finite quantities on a specific date. Highest sold price on Discogs: £265.57 Any other acts at Download who have releases worth a lot of money? Weezer - Pinkerton (4 x LP, 180g, DGC, 2010) This 4xLP 180-gram Deluxe Edition of Weezer's Pinkerton, released by DGC/UMe (typically around its 15th anniversary in 2010), is a highly valuable and sought-after vinyl. Pinkerton is not just an album; it's a cult classic that grew significantly in critical acclaim and fan devotion years after its initial 1996 release, making any special edition highly desirable. As a Deluxe Edition spread across four 180-gram vinyl records, this remastered set offers comprehensive bonus material and premium sound quality. The combination of the album's iconic status, its dedicated fanbase, and this specific, high-quality, expanded format makes it a prized centrepiece for Weezer collectors and fans of 90s alternative rock. Highest sold price on Discogs: £259.00 Opeth - Still Life (2 x LP, picture disc, Peaceville, 2017) The Peaceville "30 Years" Limited Edition picture disc reissue of Opeth's Still Life, released in 2017, is a highly valuable item for collectors. Still Life is widely regarded as a masterpiece within Opeth's influential progressive death metal discography, making any special edition highly desirable for their passionate fanbase. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As part of Peaceville Records' "30 Years" anniversary series, and specifically as a picture disc, this 2xLP pressing was produced in limited quantities, appealing greatly to collectors for its unique visual appeal and inherent rarity. Highest sold price on Discogs: £147.99 Bullet For My Valentine - The Poison (LP, limited edition, Visible Noise, 2005) This Limited Edition UK vinyl pressing of Bullet For My Valentine's debut album, The Poison, released in 2005, is a highly valuable record for collectors. The Poison was a massively successful and influential release for the band and the metalcore genre, establishing their widespread popularity and ensuring strong demand for original copies. Its release in 2005, during a period of significantly lower vinyl production compared to CDs, already makes original LPs inherently scarcer. Combined with its explicit Limited Edition status from its initial run on Visible Noise, this album is a prized and sought-after item for any dedicated Bullet For My Valentine fan or collector of 2000s metal vinyl. Highest sold price on Discogs: £504.55 Who are you looking forward to seeing the most at Download Festival 2025 and do you own any of the releases mentioned? Let us know your thoughts ahead of the giant metal festival by leaving a comment down below.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Download Festival 2025: the most expensive releases from this year's headliners
Could an item in one of these Download 2025 headliner's collection be amongst your prized collection? Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Download Festival is set to take place in two weeks time as of writing, with this year's event headlined by Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn. But what are some of the most lucrative releases from the extensive back catalogues of the bands performing on the Apex Stage this year? Are there also any other bands performing at Download Festival who might also have back catalogue works worth a pretty penny? Just two weeks remain until Download Festival transforms Donnington Park into a joyous cacophony, headlined this year by Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn, with an incredible array of acts across its many stages. While some of us are already packing for the big weekend (and don't worry, we'll share our packing tips next week!), others are diving back into the discographies of this year's artists. I, for one, have been revisiting an awful lot of Weezer – but then again, I'll take any excuse. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, if you're considering offloading parts of your music collection ahead of the festival, you might want to think twice. Some of your items could be worth far more than you initially paid for... We've delved into Discogs' sales history to identify the most valuable releases from this year's headline acts, based on their highest recorded sales prices (and spoiler: these items don't appear often!). We've also included releases from other bands performing this year that have previously fetched high prices, for those not too keen on who's headlining the Apex Stage. So, what are the most expensive items sold on Discogs from some of this year's Download Festival line-up? What are some of the most expensive releases from this year's Download headliners? Green Day What are some of the most lucrative releases from your Download 2025 headliner's back catalogues, and who else playing this year has high-value items according to Discogs? | Getty Images 39/Smooth (12', Lookout! Records, 1990) Green Day's 1990 debut LP, 39/Smooth, released on Lookout! Records, is a highly sought-after vinyl for collectors due to its significant historical value and rarity. As the band's first full-length album featuring their original drummer, John Kiffmeyer, this independent release captures Green Day's raw, early pop-punk sound, which sharply contrasts with their later polished, mainstream success. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Original pressings, particularly the approximately 800 copies on green vinyl, are exceptionally rare, making it a cornerstone for any serious Green Day collector and fetching significant prices on marketplaces like Discogs. Highest sold price on Discogs: £199.21 Dookie (12' Test Pressing, Reprise Records, 2008) This specific 2008 test pressing of Green Day's iconic album Dookie is an exceptionally rare and valuable find for collectors. A test pressing is one of a very limited number of vinyl copies (often just 5-20) produced from the master for quality control before mass production, meaning it was never intended for public sale. Given Dookie's status as a landmark album that launched Green Day to superstardom, any rare variant is highly sought after. This 2008 pressing, likely for a significant reissue, represents a unique piece of the album's production history, making it a true holy grail for any Green Day vinyl enthusiast. Highest sold price on Discogs: £243.39 Waiting (7", Special Edition, Pink Marble, Signed, Thumbprinted, Adeline Records, 2001) This 2001 7-inch single of Green Day's Waiting on Adeline Records is a highly coveted collector's item due to its extreme scarcity and unique features. It's a Limited Edition, Special Edition pressing on Pink Marble vinyl, which immediately makes it rare. What truly elevates its value, however, is being signed and thumbprinted by the band members. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Such personalized, low-run releases are incredibly hard to find and represent a significant piece of Green Day memorabilia, making it a dream discovery for any dedicated fan or vinyl collector. Highest sold price on Discogs: £420.45 Sleep Token Take Me Back to Eden (2 x LP, Gold Nuggets, Spinefarm Records, 2023) This Gold Nugget 2xLP vinyl pressing of Sleep Token's Take Me Back to Eden, released by Spinefarm Records in 2023, is highly valuable due to the band's immense and rapidly growing popularity, combined with the specific nature of this edition. Sleep Token has cultivated an incredibly passionate fanbase, leading to high demand for all their releases. As a Gold Nugget variant, this particular pressing indicates a special, likely limited edition, which is inherently sought after by collectors. The combination of a highly popular, current band and a unique, limited-run coloured vinyl makes this album a prized and valuable item in the contemporary progressive metal and rock vinyl market. Highest sold price on Discogs: £133.20 This Place Will Become Your Tomb (2 x LP, Blue, Spinefarm Records, 2021) This Blue 2xLP vinyl pressing of Sleep Token's This Place Will Become Your Tomb, released by Spinefarm Records in 2021, is another highly valuable item for collectors. Given Sleep Token's rapidly expanding and passionate fanbase, demand for all their albums, especially earlier releases like this, is incredibly high. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As a Blue coloured vinyl variant, this pressing signifies a special or limited edition, which inherently appeals to collectors. Its status as an earlier album, released before their most recent surge in global popularity, further enhances its desirability for fans looking to complete their collection with unique physical versions. Highest sold price on Discogs: £273.57 Sundowning (2 x LP, 45 RPM, Black/Transparent, Record Store Day, Spinefarm Records 2022) This Record Store Day Limited Edition reissue of Sleep Token's debut album, Sundowning, pressed on distinctive Black/Transparent 2xLP vinyl at 45 RPM, is a highly valuable item for any collector. As an RSD exclusive, this release was produced in very limited quantities and made available only through independent record stores on a specific date, inherently making it scarce. Coupled with Sleep Token's immense and passionate fanbase, who eagerly collect all their unique releases, this makes it highly sought after. Highest sold price on Discogs: £388.50 Korn Korn (cassette tape, self-released, 1993) This cassette is a pre-album demo that Korn self-released before they signed with Immortal/Epic Records and dropped their iconic debut album Korn in 1994. The Not On Label (Korn Self-released) and none for the catalogue number immediately tell you this isn't a commercial release. It's a genuine piece of the band's foundational history, made to shop around to labels and build an early fanbase. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As a cassette format from 1993, its numbers would have been extremely limited, far fewer than any vinyl or CD release. Many were likely distributed directly by the band at early shows or sent to industry contacts. Such items are incredibly rare and offer a unique glimpse into a band's raw, formative years before major label polish. Highest sold price on Discogs: £591.26 Follow The Leader (2 x LP, Epic/Immortal Records, 1998) This 1998 US 2xLP vinyl pressing of Korn's classic album, Follow The Leader, holds significant value for collectors due to several factors. As a multi-platinum and genre-defining release, Follow The Leader remains immensely popular among Korn's extensive fanbase, driving consistent demand for physical copies. Crucially, its 1998 release year falls within a period when vinyl production was at a comparative low, meaning original LP pressings of major albums like this were produced in considerably smaller quantities than their CD counterparts. Highest sold price on Discogs: £370.00 Korn (2 x LP, coke bottle clear, Record Store Day, Epic/Immortal, 2014) This 2014 Record Store Day (RSD) 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition of Korn's self-titled debut album, pressed on "Coke bottle clear" 2xLP vinyl with an etched side, is an exceptionally valuable and sought-after release for collectors. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As an iconic and genre-defining album, any special edition is desirable, but its status as an RSD limited edition ensures inherent rarity, released in finite quantities on a specific date. Highest sold price on Discogs: £265.57 Any other acts at Download who have releases worth a lot of money? Weezer - Pinkerton (4 x LP, 180g, DGC, 2010) This 4xLP 180-gram Deluxe Edition of Weezer's Pinkerton, released by DGC/UMe (typically around its 15th anniversary in 2010), is a highly valuable and sought-after vinyl. Pinkerton is not just an album; it's a cult classic that grew significantly in critical acclaim and fan devotion years after its initial 1996 release, making any special edition highly desirable. As a Deluxe Edition spread across four 180-gram vinyl records, this remastered set offers comprehensive bonus material and premium sound quality. The combination of the album's iconic status, its dedicated fanbase, and this specific, high-quality, expanded format makes it a prized centrepiece for Weezer collectors and fans of 90s alternative rock. Highest sold price on Discogs: £259.00 Opeth - Still Life (2 x LP, picture disc, Peaceville, 2017) The Peaceville "30 Years" Limited Edition picture disc reissue of Opeth's Still Life, released in 2017, is a highly valuable item for collectors. Still Life is widely regarded as a masterpiece within Opeth's influential progressive death metal discography, making any special edition highly desirable for their passionate fanbase. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As part of Peaceville Records' "30 Years" anniversary series, and specifically as a picture disc, this 2xLP pressing was produced in limited quantities, appealing greatly to collectors for its unique visual appeal and inherent rarity. Highest sold price on Discogs: £147.99 Bullet For My Valentine - The Poison (LP, limited edition, Visible Noise, 2005) This Limited Edition UK vinyl pressing of Bullet For My Valentine's debut album, The Poison, released in 2005, is a highly valuable record for collectors. The Poison was a massively successful and influential release for the band and the metalcore genre, establishing their widespread popularity and ensuring strong demand for original copies. Its release in 2005, during a period of significantly lower vinyl production compared to CDs, already makes original LPs inherently scarcer. Combined with its explicit Limited Edition status from its initial run on Visible Noise, this album is a prized and sought-after item for any dedicated Bullet For My Valentine fan or collector of 2000s metal vinyl. Highest sold price on Discogs: £504.55
Time Out
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Metallica's M72 world tour is coming to London in 2026 for two massive shows: dates, ticket prices, presale, seating map and everything you need to know
Heavy metal heads, we've got massive news – Metallica is coming to London next summer. The legendary American band has announced that it'll be bringing its M72 tour to Europe in 2026. The huge world tour began in 2023 to support Metallica's eleventh studio album 72 Seasons. M72 stopped by Castle Donington for Download Festival two years ago but hasn't come to the UK since. Until now. Metallica will play four shows in the UK next year, including two here in the capital. For those, the band will bring its tradition of 'No Repeat Weekends', playing each night with entirely different support acts and setlists. Here's everything you need to know if you want to get your hands on tickets. When are Metallica playing in London? The band will be at London Stadium on Friday, July 3 and Sunday, July 5, 2026. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Metallica (@metallica) When do Metallica tickets go on sale? You'll be able to get your hands on two-day tickets from 10am on Friday, May 30, 2025. Find them on Ticketmaster here. Single day tickets will go on sale on July 25. Is there a presale? Why of course. Dedicated Metallica fans could get early access to tickets from 11am on Tuesday, May 27. You just needed to sign up for a presale code here. There was also an O2 Priority presale beginning at 10am on Wednesday, May 28 and lasting 48 hours, while a Live Nation presale from 10am on Thursday, May 29 will last 24 hours. Ticket prices In the presale it was revealed that two-day standing tickets started from £190. Seating map According to Ticketmaster, this is the seating map for Metallica's shows at the London Stadium. Metallica M72 world tour dates May 9 Athens, Greece Olympic Stadium May 13 Bucharest, Romania Arena Națională May 19 Chorzów, Poland Stadion Śląski May 22 Frankfurt, Germany Deutsche Bank Park May 24 Frankfurt, Germany Deutsche Bank Park May 27 Zurich, Switzerland Stadion Letzigrund May 30 Berlin, Germany Olympiastadion June 3 Bologna, Italy Stadio Renato Dall'Ara June 11 Budapest, Hungary Puskas Arena June 13 Budapest, Hungary Puskas Arena June 19 Dublin, Ireland Aviva Stadium June 21 Dublin, Ireland Aviva Stadium June 25 Glasgow, Scotland Hampden Park June 28 Cardiff, Wales Principality Stadium July 3 London, England London Stadium July 5 London, England London Stadium Who are the support acts? For the first London show (on July 3), Metallica will be joined by Gojira and Knocked Loose. The second show (July 5) will be opened by bands Pantera and Avatar. VIP options Metallica are offering two-day 'enhanced experience' packages for their London shows. Starting from £395 and going all the way up to £2,795, they include complimentary drinks, premium spots in the stadium, and, if you're willing to splurge the max amount, a meet and greet with band members. You can find out about Metallica's VIP packages in more detail here. Resale Stubhub. The best music festivals in London 2025.
