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Simple Minds Shock Fans with Sudden Tour Termination and Delay of Long-Awaited Album
In a stunning turn of events, Simple Minds have announced the abrupt termination of their highly anticipated 2025 tour and a significant delay in the release of their upcoming album Live in the City of Diamonds. The band, known for their electrifying performances and iconic anthems, made the announcement through their official social media channels late last night, leaving fans across the globe in shock and confusion.
The 2025 tour, which was to mark the 40th anniversary of their seminal album Once Upon A Time, had been eagerly awaited by fans who had been excited to see the band perform live once again, especially after their successful tours and the announcement of their North American dates. The tour, which was meant to be a celebration of their four-decade-long career, included several high-profile stops and a headlining performance at Glastonbury, making the cancellation all the more surprising.
In the same statement, Simple Minds also revealed that their much-anticipated live album, Live in the City of Diamonds, scheduled for release on April 25, 2025, will be delayed indefinitely. The album, which was to feature recordings from their 2024 concert at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome, had been highly anticipated by fans who were eager to hear new live recordings of their favorite songs.
The band’s statement did not go into detail regarding the reasons behind the abrupt tour cancellation or the delay of the album. However, fans have flooded social media with support for the band, expressing their hope that the band’s decision is based on personal or logistical reasons and that the band will return to the stage soon.
Simple Minds promised to keep fans updated on any future developments, but for now, their sudden tour cancellation and album delay have left their fanbase eagerly awaiting m
ore news.
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