Simon Rushworth
It’s that time of year when we take a look at the hot tips for 2011 and after bringing you Benedictum and Architects it’s the turn of Twin Atlantic to hog the spotlight.
The fiery foursome have forged quite a reputation playing alongside such diverse heavyweights as Blink 182, The Gaslight Anthem and My Chemical Romance.
But this month fans have a golden opportunity to get up close and personal with the Glaswegians as they headline a series of intimate venues on what is sure to be one of the must-see tours of the year!
“We are really looking forward to this tour,” said frontman Sam McTrusty. “We have supported so many bands over the last year with next to no headline shows and that has made us really miss the vibe and community of our wee fan base.
“This is us getting back to what we do best and it is only made all the better that we have just finished recording our debut full-length album. We will be playing some new songs that define the new direction for us and we can’t wait to let people hear what we have been working on.
“To top it off, it’ll be great to be back on the road with Tom DeLonge and Angels & Airwaves for the shows in Europe.”
Twin Atlantic are in the US putting the finishing touches to this year’s hotly anticipated debut album with producer Gil Norton but they fly home next week ready for a fresh assault on the UK. Enjoy!
2011 Tour:
January
19th Hull, Fruit 08444 771 000/ www.ticketweb.co.uk
20th York, Fibbers 08444 771 000/ www.ticketweb.co.uk
21st Durham, Live Lounge 0871 230 2360 / www.seetickets.com
22nd Sheffield, University 0114 22 28777 / http://www.shef.ac.uk/union/tickets.php
23rd Liverpool, Academy 2 08444772000 / www.ticketweb.co.uk
25th Cambridge, Haymakers 01223 511511/ www.wegottickets.com/greenmind
February
1st Kingston, Peel 020 8549 5871/ www.banquetrecords.com/shows
2nd Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach 0871 230 2360 / www.seetickets.com
4th Plymouth, White Rabbit 01752 227522
5th Yeovil, Orange Box 0870 264 3333 / www.seetickets.com
6th Leicester, Sub 91 O870 264 3333 / www.sub91.com
8th Preston, 53 Degrees 0870 264 3333/ www.53degrees.net
10th Orkney, Fusion 0871 230 2360 / www.seetickets.com
11th Thurso, Skinandis 0871 230 2360 / www.seetickets.com
12th Dingwall, Oscars 0871 230 2360 / www.seetickets.com
13th Stirling, Fu Bar 08444 771 000/ www.ticketweb.co.uk
Tickets are on sale now and are available from the venue box office or via the number / links above.