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Guitar Wolf to perform at Zwarte Cross during upcoming European summer tour

Francisca/Seraphinne by Francisca/Seraphinne
18 May 2025
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The current three men of Guitar Wolf are standing next to each other in a space that is decorated with posters: guitarist and vocalist Seiji, bassist Gotz and drummer Takuro, dressed in black leather.

Guitar Wolf © Photo by shinz (all to z photo)

Last autumn, legendary rock’n’roll band Guitar Wolf were seen touring Europe, but they are currently gearing up for a summer tour through Europe in June and July. The tour kicks off in Spain with a handful of shows, then the band will be performing in France, United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium for performances. In total, we are talking about almost 20 shows in six countries. During the last European tour, the band skipped the Netherlands, but this time the band will be seen at the well-known large festival Zwarte Cross.

That is certainly not the only festival where the three-piece band will perform, as there are also shows scheduled at Espina Fest in Spain, La Ferme Electrique, Rock’ink Stomp Festival and Very Rock Trip Festival in France. It should be noted that tour organisation Rockin’ Dogs is still working to add more shows to an already extensive tour of Europe. So keep an eye on Guitar Wolf’s social media for updates.

From the band’s inception in 1987, the guitar-bass-drums trio has had a simple motto: play faster and harder. And that can be heard in all their explosive, loud, and saturated songs of pure rock’n’roll with influences ranging from surf to garage punk, and even rockabilly. Guitar Wolf’s main recipe is as follows: songs rarely tap the three-minute mark (or longer) and contain an infectious energy. In 2023, Guitar Wolf released a live album of Toru’s (Drum Wolf, a member of the band since 1991) last performance in March 2022, titled BLACK LEATHER BOMB LIVE at WWWX. Currently, the band consists of guitarist and vocalist Seiji, bassist Gotz and drummer Takuro.

Guitar Wolf European Tour 2025 Dates

Wednesday 25 June, 2025: Sala Upload – Barcelona, Spain
Thursday 26 June, 2025: El Sol – Madrid, Spain
Friday 27 June, 2025: GONG Galaxy – Oviedo, Spain
Sunday 29 June, 2025: Espina Fest – Vega de Espinareda, Spain
Tuesday 1 July, 2025: Sala Mardi Gras – A Coruña, Spain
Friday 4 July, 2025: La Ferme Electrique – Tournan en Brie, France
Saturday 5 July, 2025: Rock’ink stomp Festival – St Gilles Croix de vie, France
Monday 7 July, 2025: Future Yard – Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Tuesday 8 July, 2025: The New Adelphi Club – Hull, United Kingdom
Wednesday 9 July, 2025: Brudenell Social Club – Leeds, United Kingdom
Thursday 10 July, 2025: The Night Owl – Birmingham, United Kingdom
Friday 11 July, 2025: New Cross Inn – London, United Kingdom
Saturday 12 July, 2025: The Prince Albert – Brighton, United Kingdom
Sunday 13 July, 2025: The BOILEROOM – Guildford, United Kingdom
Monday 14 July, 2025: TUNBRIDGE WELLS FORUM – Turnbridge,
Wednesday 16 July, 2025: Freak SHOW – Essen, Germany
Thursday 17 July, 2025: Zwarte Cross – Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands
Friday 18 July, 2025: Djingel Djangel – Antwerp, Belgium
Sunday 20 July, 2025: Very Rock Trip Festival – Vitré, France

Source: Guitar Wolf
Via: Rockin' Dogs
Tags: garage rockGuitar Wolfrock'n'rollrockabillysurf rock
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Never satisfied, always exploring. Started with AVO in 2003. Now active as a writer, reporter, reviewer, promoter, photographer, interviewer and presenter. Can be found regularly at conventions and concerts in the Netherlands and sometimes elsewhere in Europe or even in Japan. Big passion for Japan and music, can be made happy with coffee. (click on Soundcloud logo)

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