Mr. Massive has introduced a farewell tour that can happen this 12 months known as the Massive End.
The exhibits are scheduled to launch in Nagoya, Japan, on July 20 and proceed by means of Southeast Asia by means of August. You may see an inventory of tour dates beneath.
Earlier this 12 months, singer Eric Martin confirmed that a tour was within the works, “no query about it.” He and the band’s two different authentic members, guitarist Paul Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan, will probably be joined by a brand new drummer, Nick D’Virgilio, a longtime good friend of the group who has additionally performed with Spock’s Beard and Massive Massive Prepare and has executed session work for Phil Collins, Tears for Fears and others. (Authentic drummer Pat Torpey died from Parkinson’s illness in 2018, after which Mr. Massive started contemplating bidding a “correct goodbye” to their followers.)
“I hope the individuals who come see our exhibits get to really feel what it is like when musicians get collectively and actually play and sing the songs they wrote,” Sheehan mentioned in a press launch. “We wish the viewers to be one with us and really feel our night collectively was a magical and exquisite occasion.”
Based on the press launch, extra exhibits within the U.S., Europe and South America will observe in early 2024 and be introduced quickly.
“I like taking part in with these guys. And if I am being sincere, I do not need it to ever finish,” Martin famous. “I am the man who simply is aware of we nonetheless have that particular spark collectively, and I all the time need to preserve the torch burning. But when it truly is the tip, then I would like us all to have a contented ending collectively. We’re an important reside band. I would like everyone to return out and see us, as a result of we need to blow you away and have you ever all suppose as you are leaving, ‘Mr. Massive actually is the true factor.'”
2023 Rock Tour Preview
Reunions, farewells and long-awaited exhibits are on the horizon.
