Manics and Suede open UK arena tour in Glasgow

Manic Street Preachers and Suede kicked off their co-headline UK arena tour in Glasgow. The opening night took place at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Wednesday October 28. The Manics opened their 18-song set with the 1992 classic Motorcycle Emptiness. The two bands confirmed earlier this spring that they would be rejoining forces, having first toured together in 1994.

Suede premiered the new song My City at the Glasgow concert. A QR code on posters at the merch stands showed artwork for Generation Terrorists with the writing 18/11/26 10am, suggesting an announcement to mark the record's 35th anniversary. The Tour continues on Friday October 30 with a stop at Leeds First Direct Arena. Manic Street Preachers released their latest album, Critical Thinking, in early 2025.

Suede's follow-up to Antidepressants is described by the frontman as another punk-based record. The Holy Bible received a re-release last week in collaboration with Steven Wilson. The band made the statement This is our 16th album.