While You Were Away: BABYMETAL, Flogging Molly, 2000trees, And More
Whether you’re celebrating or grieving after the big game, take a break and catch up with the latest music news with While You Were Away. This week: BABYMETAL’s concert film coming to theaters near you, 2000trees expands 2025 lineup, Flogging Molly cancel 2025 tour, and more.
2000trees add over 45 bands to 2025 lineup
2000trees have revealed more bands for the 2025 festival.
Over 45 new bands and artists were announced, including Witch Fever, VUKOVI, Sprints, Blood Command, As December Falls, The Dangerous Summer, Future Of The Left, SNAYX, big Special, and more.
“We’re confident our penultimate announcement cements 2000trees 2025 as the rock festival to be at this summer,” said head booker James Scarlett. “This is one of the few places you can see not only some of the most exciting names and absolute legends of the scene, but also an undercard rammed with ‘your new favorite bands’.
2000trees will add even more bands in their final lineup announcement soon. See the updated lineup poster below.
BABYMETAL to screen ‘LEGEND-43’ concert movie in cinemas this month
BABYMETAL has announced LEGEND-43 THE MOVIE will hit UK and European cinemas this month.
The concert film, which was recorded in Okinawa during the band’s BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2023 – 2024, will come to a theater near you on February 28th. Per the press release, the film will include “a wide variety of songs, a one-of-a-kind world view, a production unique to the tour finale, and the overwhelming performance of BABYMETAL, who have evolved even further on their world tour.”
“We are very excited to bring this outstanding concert film to BABYMETAL’s incredibly passionate fans across Europe!” says Morgan Calton, founder of Source Entertainment.
“It looks and sounds incredible and seeing it on the big screen will be an opportunity not to miss. We can’t wait for The One to be able to relive the last tour and get themselves in the mood for the band’s upcoming arena dates!”
Find the full list of theatre screenings here.
Flogging Molly cancels 2025 tour due to Dave King’s ‘very serious’ health issues
Celtic punk rockers Flogging Molly have canceled their 2025 tour amid frontman Dave King’s recent health issues.
The band issued a statement revealing King’s battle with “a very serious health condition.” At this time, they did not specify King’s specific health condition. In addition to the canceled tour, King will miss Flogging Molly’s 2025 Salty Dog Cruise. The cruise will still set sail on February 17th with the other bands on the lineup along with select members of Flogging Molly.
The full statement reads:
“To our family, friends and fans,
Our fearless leader, the inimitable Dave King, is currently battling a very serious health condition. Dave and Bridget ask everyone to respect their privacy at this time, we will share as we can. Any good thoughts or prayers you can send Dave’s way, he and we would appreciate it.
Unfortunately Flogging Molly will be unable to perform shows in 2025. With the Salty Dog Cruise 12 days away, the boat will sail as planned with 18 bands, and members of Flogging Molly, on board to celebrate the cruise, the community and our captain, Dave King.
Thank you,
Flogging Molly
*For the headline dates after the cruise, please contact your point of purchase for refund instructions”
We wish King the best during this difficult time.
Stray From the Path share new single ‘Kubrick Stare’
Stray From the Path recently premiered their new single “Kubrick Stare,” their first with SharpTone Records.
“It felt like we were capturing lightning in a bottle. We built the song around those scary chords,” guitarist Tom Williams says.
“Every day, people on the Internet see the craziest things they’ve ever seen in their lives. Sometimes, it’s hard to feel seriously about these atrocities because we see them all day. You’re so numb to it that you’re just staring blankly.”
He adds: “It’s unfortunately become normal, and it’s driving us crazy. Hence, the Kubrick Stare reference – which was a tactic Stanley Kubrick used to show a character losing his mind. We’re locked into our phones, and we probably look like Jack looking out of the window in The Shining.”
Watch the video below.
Tours on sale this week
Cake recently announced a 17-date U.S. tour, which kicks off on April 17th in Little Rock, Arkansas, and wraps up on July 25th in Dillon, Colorado. Tickets are currently on sale.
After her landmark win at the 2025 Grammys, Beyoncé has announced the “COWBOY CARTER TOUR.” The 22-date stadium tour will start with a four-night stint in Los Angeles from April 28th through May 7th. The tour concludes with a two-night stint in Atlanta, Georgia on July 10th and 11th. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 14th at 12 PM local time.
Devo will continue the farewell tour they launched in 2023 with a new North American leg this spring. The “DEVO: 50 Years of De-Evolution…Continued!” tour kicks off on May 1st in Philadelphia and finishes on August 29th in Chicago, Illinois. Get all the details here.
The recently reunited Rilo Kiley will embark on a brief reunion tour starting on May 5th in San Luis Obispo, California. The trek wraps up on May 23rd in Portland, Oregon. See all the dates here.
