In what has already been a big day for gig announcements, The Cure have lined up a date in Dublin - on the same day that Metallica are set to rock Slane Castle.
Music fans with a broad taste in music may face a dilemma as both the metal behemoths and the goth god heads play Ireland on June 8 next year.
— The Cure (@thecure) September 24, 2018
The Cure announced their upcoming Irish show in a tweet on Monday evening and there has been speculation that the band will play the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Kilmainham.
We’re returning to the UK & Europe next summer for a run of outdoor gigs at stadiums, parks, & even one at a castle! Our friends @thebandGHOST and @Bokassaband will be joining us along the way.
— Metallica (@Metallica) September 24, 2018
Tickets on sale 9/28 @ 10 AM local time.⁰ Fan Club presales begin 9/25. pic.twitter.com/obP19bL0mW
The Cure last played Ireland in 2012 as the headline act on the Saturday night of Electric Picnic. Metallica last played Ireland in 2009 with a gig in Marlay Park in Dublin.
The Cure celebrated their 40th anniversary in July with a special show in London’s Hyde Park and they also curated and played at this year’s Meltdown Festival.
The band are have been planning their 2019 gig itinerary and hope to play up to 20 festivals next year.
Fans have been responding to the news of a long-awaited Irish Cure gig with delight.
Oh my god!!!!!!You have made my day!!!This Irish girl is the happiest girl in Ireland today!!!!I love you so much!Can't wait to see you again!!!❤❤❤❤❤
— Stephanie Wall (@stephmwall) September 24, 2018
Oh my god oh my god oh my god !! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
— Marie Duffin #FBPE (@LadyDarklands) September 24, 2018
However, fans of both bands have decried the gig clash.
The Cure have played Ireland once (2014) in the last 14 years; 9 times in their entire career
— mrgrahamreed (@mrgrahamreed) September 24, 2018
Metallica haven't played Ireland since 2009; 11 times in their entire career
When bands of this stature play Dublin so rarely,of course it makes sense to have them play on the SAME DAY
Can you move it to the 9th....PPLLEEEAASSSEEEEE. Metallica are playing the 8th in Slane.. oooo support Metallica!!!!
— Alibabs (@Alibabs106) September 24, 2018
