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Manic Street Preachers to play ‘The Holy Bible’ in full at UK & Ireland shows
Seven dates take place this December, with tickets on sale Friday.
Manic Street Preachers have announced plans to play their legendary album ‘The Holy Bible’ live and in full for the first time.
Marking the 20th anniversary of its release, the Manics’ third album was their last with founding member and lyricist Richey Edwards - these performances themselves also arrive 20 years since they last performed with the musician, who disappeared in 1995 and was presumed dead in 2008.
Shows take place in Glasgow, Manchester and Dublin before rounding off with three nights at London Roundhouse.
Tickets are on sale from Friday 26th September at 9am.
Remind yourself of ‘Faster’ from the album, below the dates.
DECEMBER
08 Glasgow, Barrowland
10, 11 Manchester, Albert Hall
13 Dublin, Olympia Theatre
15, 16, 17 London, Roundhouse
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