SAXON & URIAH HEEP Announce 2024 U.S. Co-Headline Tour
By
Larry Petro,
News Monkey
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 @ 8:39 AM
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Hell, Fire & Chaos - The Best Of British Rock & Metal is the title of the upcoming United States tour by two British Legends in the Rock and Metal genre, URIAH HEEP and SAXON.
With almost 50 studio albums combined and numerous live records, selling multi-millions, this tour will truly be THE BEST OF BRITISH ROCK AND METAL!
The tour is a 100% co-headline with both bands playing equal set lengths, with some cities URIAH HEEP closing and others SAXON.
SAXON were formed in 1979 and became leaders in the NWOBHM movement alongside bands such as IRON MAIDEN and DEF LEPPARD and inspiration to the likes of METALLICA, PANTERA, etc. Touring to support their 24th studio album Hell, Fire & Damnation, released on January 19th 2024, the band have continued to be at the top of their game throughout the years. Headlining many of the major rock festivals annually in Europe as well as an extensive touring commitment around the world, their massive and loyal fan base continues to grow and the band don't look as though they are slowing down at any point soon. Their setlist will consist of all the classic tracks such as "Wheels Of Steel", "747 (Strangers in the Night)", "Strong Arm of the Law", Power and the Glory", Denim and Leather".
URIAH HEEP are currently into their 54th year and have never stopped! With a 25 studio albums catalog, the band are touring to support their 2023 release Chaos & Colour that has had rave reviews from both fans and media alike worldwide. As part of the "Big Four" in the 70's, which also included LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH and DEEP PURPLE, URIAH HEEP were pioneers in the hard rock field and an inspiration to many major touring and recording Artists still to this day. The band continue to tour around the world with 63 countries under their belt over the years. Having sold over 40 million records, fans old and new continue to flock to shows and festival appearances to experience the classic hits such as "Easy Livin'", "Gypsy", "Stealin'", "Sweet Lorraine" and "July Morning".
The Tour will take in the following cities with dates as follows:
- Tuesday April 23rd Fort Lauderdale, FL - The Parker
- Wednesday April 24th Tampa, FL - Hard Rock Event Center
- Thursday April 25th Orlando, FL - The Plaza Live
- Sunday April 28th Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom
- Tuesday April 30th Morgantown, WV - The Metropolitan Theatre
- Wednesday May 1st Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theatre
- Thursday May 2nd Jim Thorpe, PA - Penn's Peak
- Friday May 3rd Englewood, NJ - Bergen Performing Arts Center
- Sunday May 5th Boston, MA - Citizens House of Blues
- Tuesday May 7th Long Island, NY - Patchogue Theatre
- Wednesday May 8th Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre
- Friday May 10th Peekskill, NY - Paramount Hudson Valley Arts
- Saturday May 11th Cleveland, OH - TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic
- Sunday May 12th Elkhart, IN - Lerner Theatre
- Monday May 13th Detroit, MI - St. Andrew's Hall
- Tuesday May 14th Grand Rapids, MI - GLC Live at 20 Monroe
- Thursday May 16th Marietta, OH - People's Bank Theatre
- Friday May 17th Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
- Saturday May 18th Joliet, IL - Rialto Square Theatre
- Sunday May 19th St. Charles, IL - Arcada Theatre
- Tuesday May 21st Nashville, IN - Brown County Music Center
- Wednesday May 22nd Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater
- Friday May 24th Springfield, MO - Gillioz Theatre
- Saturday May 25th Wichita, KS - TempleLive at Scottish Rite Center
- Wednesday May 29th Houston, TX - House Of Blues
- Thursday May 30th San Antonio, TX - Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
- Friday May 31st Dallas, TX - Glass Cactus
More Dates to be added!
Tickets are available via general on sale Friday January 12th through all usual ticket outlets.
VIP packages are also available consisting of a pre-show Meet & Greet with both bands together, Signed Photo of each band, Personal Photo Opportunities, Exclusive Merchandise Item from each band and a special VIP Tour Laminate.
www.uriah-heep.com
www.saxon747.com
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