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Mastodon unveil additional UK and EU dates for this summer

Author Benedetta Baldin - 26.3.2025

Mastodon found an early live replacement in YouTuber/musician Ben Eller after splitting from vocalist/guitarist Brent Hinds earlier this month. Although it’s yet uncertain if Eller will continue to play that role at upcoming performances, the band has decided to continue their spring tour with Coheed and Cambria and Periphery. The band has just added many European/UK headlining performances to their calendar in Luxembourg, Katowice, Cologne, and Frankfurt.

Aug 3 – Luxembourg City, Luxembourg@ Den Atelier
Aug 5 – Katowice, Poland @ MCK
Aug 12 – Cologne, Germany @ Carlswerk
Aug 13 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Batschkapp

Tickets go on-sale Friday, March 28 @ 11 am CET

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