Metal Hammer Defenders of the Faith tour hits the UK
Four bands to play in April

Metal Hammer magazine, in association with Live Nation and the Agency, has announced the inaugural Defenders of the Faith tour. This sees four heavyweight metal bands touring the UK in April.
Co-headliners are the mighty Opeth and their fellow Swedes Arch Enemy. Devildriver and Three Inches of Blood complete the line-up.
Tour dates and venues are as follows:
April 23rd Birmingham Academy 0870 771 2000
April 24th Glasgow Barrowlands 0870 169 0100
April 25th Manchester Academy 0870 771 2000
April 26 London Brixton Academy 0870 771 2000
Look out for substantial coverage of the Defenders of the Faith tour in Metal Hammer and on the Metal Hammer website.
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