Clutch to perform self-titled second album in full on December 2025 UK tour
They play five headline shows
Last updated 19th Nov 2024
Maryland rockers Clutch will perform their eponymous second studio album ‘Clutch’ in full on a UK tour in December 2025.
The culmination of a larger European trek, Clutch kick off the UK leg at Bristol Beacon on Monday 15th December and they then visit Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and London in the run up to Christmas.
‘Clutch’ will be performed in sequence and in its entirety at the shows to mark the album’s 30th anniversary.
A description of the tour reads: ‘Production, staging, and lighting will be designed especially to enhance the vibe of this ground-breaking release. The band is excited to bring their plans for this unique show to fruition!’
Tickets to Clutch’s UK dates go on sale from Planet Rock Tickets at 10am on Friday 22nd November.
Released by Atlantic Records back in May 1995, ‘Clutch’ saw the band broaden their musical palate and it spawned the singles ‘Big News,’ ‘Spacegrass,’ and ‘Escape From The Prison Planet.’
Clutch will reissue the stoner classic on 180-gram vinyl at a yet-to-be-announced date in 2025.
Clutch’s UK tour dates:
DECEMBER 2025
Bristol Beacon – Mon 15th
Birmingham O2 Academy – Wed 17th
Glasgow O2 Academy – Thu 18th
Manchester Academy – Fri 19th
London Roundhouse – Sat 20th
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