Billy Idol Shares 2025 Dates With Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

The infamous Billy Idol has decided “It’s a Nice Day to…Tour Again!” Along with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, the singer/songwriter/musician/actor will be trekking across the United States for much of 2025. Tickets and VIP are on sale now at billyidol.net!

Spring 2025

  • 4/30 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
  • 5/3 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 5/4 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
  • 5/7 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
  • 5/9 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 5/10 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 5/13 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
  • 5/16 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 5/17 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
  • 5/21 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 5/23 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

Summer 2025

  • 8/14 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (Rescheduled from May 20th)
  • 8/16 – Philadelphia, PA – The Mann Center
  • 8/17 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
  • 8/20 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
  • 8/22 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
  • 8/23 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • 8/26 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre
  • 8/28 – Clarkson, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 8/30 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 8/31 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
  • 9/3 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • 9/5 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/12 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena
  • 9/14 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre
  • 9/17 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
  • 9/19 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
  • 9/20 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
  • 9/23 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/25 – Inglewood, CA – The Kia Forum

3 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#33)

1. WolveSpirit: From Germany, a band that encompasses many variations of rock and metal, including blues, psychedelic, melodic, groove, and a nod to classic. For fans of Billy Idol, The Rattles, Wolfmother, etc. WolveSpirit is currently recording their next album, Titanium, in Nashville. For now, you can check out their other albums, including their 2022 release, Change the World. Listen to their latest single, “Don’t You Know,” and be sure to follow them on their various socials and streaming services.

2. Love and a .38: Rock from California. For fans of AC/DC, Guns N Roses, Kix, etc. Love and a .38 has been playing as many shows as possible in the aftermath of the pandemic, sharing the music they wrote during those two years for the first time live. Here’s a single from 2021, entitled “Stand and Fight.” Keep an eye on their socials for news and show dates!

3. Ivy Black: Melodic rock with just a hint of pop hailing from Scotland. For fans of later Pink, The Donnas, The Pretenders, etc. Ivy Black just welcomed a new bassist to their ranks, and in February they released the track “Take Me, Break Me.” Give it a listen!

Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 6)

1. HIM: “Rebel Yell” (Billy Idol cover)

 

2. Deathstars: “White Wedding” (Billy Idol cover)

I’m actually not that crazy about this version. I don’t think his voice works.

 

3. Children of Bodom: “Oops! I Did It Again” (Britney Spears cover)

Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 1)

I stumbled across an old mixed CD that had nothing but covers on it. Now, most of the time I always think the original is better, but there are some instances in which I have to call it a tie.

This is part one and will include 3 tracks. I’m not sure how many parts there will be. 🙂

1. Disturbed: “Sound of Silence”

Even my parents like this one.

2. The Murderdolls: “White Wedding”

My best friend and I used to watch this video on repeat.

3. Toad the Wet Sprocket: “Hey Bulldog”

This sounds a lot like the original, and it is one of my favorite songs by The Beatles.

Weekly Focus: Murderdolls, Day Three

My best friend and I used to watch this video on repeat. Lol.

Murderdolls — “White Wedding,” from the album Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls: Special Edition (2002).