Coach to Metallica (..and DC)

For those of you wondering how to get to see Metallica and company in Dublin on August 1st, without the hassle of bus/train to Dublin travel to Marlay Park, transfer back from etc etc, we had a comment on the gig notice from John Quigley of Coaches to Concerts. For 25 notes, return fare...mmmmmm, good value!

Call John on 07747700820 or email johnmquigley@yahoo.com for details. http://www.coachestoconcerts.co.uk/

As they say on the BBC other coach operators are available, but John was the only concerned about you, constant readers, that posted details.

And...if you are heading to see AC/DC and The Answer tomorrow at The Point...sorry O2 Arena in Dub, John has a few spaces left. Contact him to grab one!

Seems that over the past week there has been a flurry of bands rumoured to be on the bill when Metallica play Marlay Park on August 1st.

Thanks to all the tips and suggestions, but all that can be confirmed (at least for the next day or so anyway!) is that the two-day Sonisphere event in England (at Knebworth) will see Linkin Park, Machine Head, Avenged Sevenfold, Lamb of God, Mastodon, Thin Lizy, Alice in Chains, and The Sword play the two-day festival.

More bands are to be added (in the war of metalfests being run between Sonisphere and Download!) but which from the announced list will be added to the Dublin date remains to be finally confirmed. And, which ones can be persuaded to play a wee gig in Belfast on August 3rd? Well, we can but hope!

No Metallica for Fairyhouse

Don't Panic! As noted by comments to the previous post the venue for Metallica's Irish date has been switched to Marlay Park. Tickets will be on sale on March 10th and the supporting line-up will be confirmed/leaked around the same time - Linkin Park will definitely not be there...LoG and Mastodon being hotly tipped, but then again so are Bullet for My Valentine.

August 1st Metallica - Fairyhouse Racecourse

Metallica - 1st August - Fairyhouse Racecourse - nuff said... ticket details, support etc soon

Metallica rumour mill rolls on

The Metallica rumour mill rolls on, with rumours of a Knebworth date in July and an Irish date (north or south!) spreading on the lips of many a hopeful fan. Adding fuel to the fire was the following statement released on metallica.com

"As you probably noticed, there are a few open dates on the calendar this summer and we'll be filling them by visiting some of our favorite spots in Europe and hitting the annual music festivals."

'Tallica dublin date confirmed

After the endless speculation Metallica have confirmed their Irish date of the summer. They'll be playing Marlay Park, Dublin on August 20th, with Tenacious D the first announced support act...tickets go on sale on 18th April.