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Thin Lizzy Line-up Announce Hiatus and Name Change for New Album

October 31, 2012

We were slow for this news, but it must be said. The current line-up of Thin Lizzy have announced they will cease touring under the Lizzy name at the end of this year. Once the band complete their European tour in December, they will officially drop the Thin Lizzy name and announce a new one next […]

Guns N’ Roses Announce Thin Lizzy as Dublin support

March 21, 2012

Can I get ‘ah hell yes’? Legendary rock band, Guns N’ Roses have just announced fellow legends Thin Lizzy as special guests for the latter’s Dublin O2 show on May 17th. The bands won’t be strangers on the night as Gun’s guitarist, Richard Fortus, toured with Lizzy last summer including the band’s support slot at […]

Thin Lizzy Announce 2012 Dublin Gig

March 2, 2012

Thin Lizzy will return to their spiritual homeland this August with a freshly announced show at Dublin’s Olympia. The show takes place on 16th of August with tickets going on sale Friday, march 9th priced €35.50. The current line-up of the band features classic members Scott Gorham and Brian Downey, as well as Rick Warwick […]

Review: Def Leppard, Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy – Live @ The O2, Dublin (June 8th, 2011)

June 9, 2011

Back by popular demand, Def Leppard are in Ireland after a two year absence; once again warming up for another headlining  slot at the Download Festival. Two years ago they arrived with Journey and the jaw dropping Whitesnake in tow. Tonight’s line-up is even more astonishing with the legendary Thin Lizzy and Mr. shock-rock / […]

Def Leppard – Alice Cooper & Thin Lizzy Announce 2011 Dublin and Belfast Shows.

March 1, 2011

Def Leppard has announced headlining shows in Dublin and Belfast with Alice Cooper and Thin Lizzy coming along as special guests. The gigs are set to take place in Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on June 7th and Dublin’s O2 Arena on June 8th. Tickets are priced at €59.50 for Dublin and £41.50 for Belfast (+ booking […]

Thin Lizzy Announce Dublin & Belfast Shows

August 19, 2010

The brand spanking new line-up of legendary Irish rockers, Thin Lizzy have announced shows in Dublin and Belfast next February. The band, now comprised of Scott Gorham, Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard), Brian Downey, Darren Wharton, Marco Mendoza and Almighty frontman, Ricky Warwick on vocals. Tickets go on sale next Friday, the 27th and they’re priced […]

The Treatment | Talk 2 Tickets

June 16, 2014

Described as one of the most exciting bands to emerge from England in years, The Treatment are five guys who love rock ‘n’ roll. They released their debut album, This Might Hurt, in 2011 and its follow up, Running with the Dogs, earlier this year to massive critical acclaim. They’ve supported some of the biggest […]

KISS Enter Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Shame

April 14, 2014

For many years, members of the KISS army have cried out at the unjustified dismissing of KISS when the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame (self-titled) selects entrants for its ‘illustrious’ records. Yes, this group of nobodies who have contributed nothing to the world of rock ‘n’ roll (Actually, I should be a member) get […]

Vivian Campbell | Talks 2Tickets

March 7, 2014

For more than thirty years, Vivian Campbell has been a well-established figure in the world of heavy metal and hard rock. Since cutting his teeth with the influential Sweet Savage in the late seventies, Vivian has continuously worked with some of the genre’s finest artists. Firstly with the iconic DIO, where he wrote and contributed to […]

Phil Lynott Statue Damaged Overnight

May 10, 2013

Some b*stards in Dublin have gone and knocked over the statue of icon Thin Lizzy frontman, Phil Lynott. Apparently they were in ‘high spirits’ according to Phil’s mum, Philomena and they meant no harm. I have deleted the original comments I wrote about them as the anger has cooled down. Estimates are that the statue […]

Black Star Riders Announce Dublin Date

April 22, 2013

Black Star Riders, the new band from members of the current Thin Lizzy line-up, have announced a Dublin date. The group will perform their first show in Dublin on December 14th at the Academy. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 26th priced €25. BSR have recently finished recording their debut album together, All Hell […]

Black Star Riders – ‘Bound For Glory’

March 27, 2013

Mixing hardened rock ‘n’ roll spirits, working man dreams and an indestructible spirit; Black Star Riders have emerged from the most recent Thin Lizzy touring line-up to end a thirty year hiatus from releasing music and break free from the spectre of Phil Lynott (in the most respectful way possible). While Philo will always be […]

Black Star Riders Announce Album Details

March 8, 2013

Black Star Riders, the band featuring members of the 2012 Thin Lizzy line-up, have announced the title, track listing and release dates for their debut album. All Hell Breaks Loose is coming to a download site/record store near you in May via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Thin Lizzy decided to drop the famous name last year […]

Halloween 2012: Metal & Rock Nights around Dublin

October 24, 2012

It’s almost Halloween and you know what that means – HALLOWEEN Parties! The good news is there’s no shortage this year and if leather, fake blood and booze are what you’re after – Tickets There got yo back y’all! If we find more we’ll let ye know. Personal Choice: The Teddy Bears Twisted Picnic @ […]

Review: Guns N’ Roses – Live @ The O2, Dublin (May 17th, 2012)

May 22, 2012

“Axl’s not coming, he fell off a table in Russia and isn’t allowed to fly at the moment”. Just leaving the central bar on O’Connell Street to catch the Luas down to the O2 and one waiter talks himself out of ever getting my custom again with that little comment. But then again, what’s a […]

GUNS N’ ROSES LIVE IN DUBLIN TONIGHT

May 17, 2012

The wait is almost over folks. Tonight, GUNS N’ ROSES return to the O2 arena, Dublin. With support from Thin Lizzy and Vengeance and the Panther Queen. 6.30: Doors 7.00: Vengeance and the Pantger Queen 8.30: Thin Lizzy (times subject to change) 9.15: GUNS N’ ROSES As we told you back when this show was […]

18 Reasons Why Axl Rose Is The Biggest Legend In Rock

May 10, 2012

Guns N’ Roses 2012 European Tour kicks off tomorrow night in Moscow and one week from today, they’ll take the stage at Dublin’s O2 Arena with Thin Lizzy and Vengeance & the Panther Queen as special guests. It’s been two long years since their last Irish shows and this writer for one is dying to […]

Guns N’ Roses: No Appetite for Induction

April 12, 2012

Guns N’ Roses will not be re-uniting for the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame. Despite early hopes from fans (ourselves included) that that classic Appetite for Destruction line-up may get up on stage for a couple of tunes at this Saturday’s ceremony, it is now confirmed this will not happen. In what can only […]

Tickets There: Song Of The Year: BOO YEAH!

December 31, 2011

I think it’s fair to say that Tickets There has not been the most prolific writer of 2011! Well 2012 will see a change to that and *gob smacked horror* we’re gonna start writing again AND! It’ll be the best of metal / rock and the odd other from about this fine green land of […]

Tickets There: Gig / Festival Guide (June 2011)

May 31, 2011

Welcome back to the Tickets There gig guide. It’s been a long time since we did one of these but hopefully it’s ‘back for good’. Keep in mind, this guide will be updated throughout the month of June, so check back from time to time 🙂 Dublin Gig Guide Friday 3rd: Alarmist We Are Losers […]