John Bates celebrates 25 years of solo career with a big European tour!

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John Bates, ehemaliger ANNIHILATOR-Frontmann, feiert 25 Jahre Solo-Karriere mit einer Europatour, inklusive Konzerten in St. Wendel.
John Bates, former Annihilator front man, celebrates 25 years of solo career with a European tour, including concerts in St. Wendel. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

John Bates, former front man and co-founder of the Thrash Metal band Annihilator, has announced a significant musical anniversary. In May 2025, Bates, who has also published his 25-year solo work under the name Bates Motel, Big John Bates & The Voodoo Dollz and Big John Bates: Noirchestra Music. This anniversary is marked by a comprehensive European tour that includes several countries.

The tour leads Bates through Germany, France, Spain, Austria and the Czech Republic, and is aimed at fans of his unique mixtures of psychobilly, garage rock, punk blues and Americana. This is an exciting opportunity for fans to immerse yourself live in the sound world of an artist who has developed a lot in the course of his career. The musician is known for his demo "Welcome to your death", which was created during his time with Annihilator and is now available on streaming platforms.

concert data and tour highlights

The tour comprises several concerts that start in Germany. The planned concert locations include:

  • 13.05.25: Oberhausen / compressed air
  • 14.05.25: St. Wendel / Irish Pub St. Wendel
  • 29.05.25: Donaueschingen / Cuba - Kulturbahnhof
  • 30.05.25: Fürth / Open Air at Lindenhain
  • 02.06.25: Berlin / chocolate
  • 03.06.25: Frankfurt / Dreikönigskeller
  • 04.06.25: Dortmund / Hafenschänke Subrosa
  • 05.06.25: Cologne / Sonic Ballroom
  • 06.06.25: Wilhelmshaven / Kling Klang

In addition, Bates will appear in France, Spain and Austria, where further details about the concerts are still announced. This tour is an excellent opportunity to experience Bates' music evolution over the years.

A look at the musical journey

In the past 25 years, John Bates has contributed significantly to the music scene in various genres. The demo "Welcome to your death", which contains some unforgettable tracks such as "Crystal Ann" and "Lust of Death", is considered an essential part of his work. Pieces such as "Alison Hell" and "All The Devils" also show the artistic range that Bates have achieved in the course of his career.

The upcoming anniversary tour is not only a review of its musical career, but also a celebration of the unique mix that Bates has developed over the years. bravewords emphasizes that bates is always a diverse artist Looking for new ways to present his music.

fans and music lovers can therefore look forward to a unique experience that celebrates the diversity and creative legacy of John Bates. Metal1 invites you to become part of this special trip and to mark the data in the calendar.

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