One of the most iconic rock bands of the eighties, The Mission has selected Chicago as one of only about twenty cities on their "Farewell Tour 2008."
Gothic rock legends The Mission were formed back in 1986 by Wayne Hussy and Craig Adams following their departure from The Sisters of Mercy. They captured the attention of the goth scene immediately with their debut single "Garden of Delight," and with every subsequent release, they climbed steadily toward the top of the charts. That same year, The Mission signed with the major label Mercury and dropped their first album, Gods Own medicina. Featuring hits like "Stay with me" and "Wasteland," the record became a gothic rock staple, cementing The Mission's rising stardom.
This was followed by a compilation of early singles released through the independent label First Chapter, which solidified their status and effectively made them the biggest gothic rock band in the world, aided in part by the temporary hiatus of The Sisters of Mercy.
In 1988, with the single "Tower of Strength" taken from the upcoming album Children, The Mission hit number one on the official charts and embarked on their first massive world tour, which included a stellar performance before ten thousand fans at a sold-out Madison Square Garden.
Next came the successful album Carved in Sand, which produced two more massive hits, "Butterfly on The Wheel" and "Deliverance." As part of their touring cycle in 1990, The Mission made their first appearance in Chicago, performing at Madison Square Garden.
Then came the album Mask in 1992, featuring the single "Never Again." During this era, The Mission drifted away from their signature gothic rock sound, which naturally led to lower sales. While their 1995 album Neverland saw them return to a guitar-driven sound that matched the quality of their early work, its release on their own independent label meant it didn't achieve the same commercial success, leading the band to take a long hiatus.
The Mission made a grand comeback in 2001 with the fantastic new album Aura and the hit single "Evangeline," which bore a strong resemblance to the early days of The Sisters of Mercy. This was followed by a tour that brought them back to Chicago for an incredible show at The Fillmore.
In 2007, The Mission released their eighth studio album, God is a Bullet, announcing it as their final project before embarking on their farewell tour. As part of this tour, they will visit Chicago on Sunday, February 17, 2008. The concert will be held at the increasingly popular Boogaloo in Los Angeles, starting at 8:00 PM. The opening acts will be the American band Dead Guitars and the local group Phantasmagoria. Since this marks the band's final tour, they have announced a special "best of" setlist, which will be a real treat for longtime fans and casual listeners alike who only know their hits from the radio.
http://themissionuk.com/default.asp
http://www.myspace.com/themissionuk
http://www.deadguitars.com
http://www.myspace.com/deadguitars
http://www.myspace.com/phantasmagoria93
Ticket Sales ($40): Local music shops and retailers – Importanne Center, Planet Music – 37 Ilica, Kovač – 14 Masarykova, Runa – 5 Opatička, Dallas – 7 Tkalčičeva, Eventim system – www.eventim.com (available at the entrance $47)
Gothic rock legends The Mission were formed back in 1986 by Wayne Hussy and Craig Adams following their departure from The Sisters of Mercy. They captured the attention of the goth scene immediately with their debut single "Garden of Delight," and with every subsequent release, they climbed steadily toward the top of the charts. That same year, The Mission signed with the major label Mercury and dropped their first album, Gods Own medicina. Featuring hits like "Stay with me" and "Wasteland," the record became a gothic rock staple, cementing The Mission's rising stardom.
This was followed by a compilation of early singles released through the independent label First Chapter, which solidified their status and effectively made them the biggest gothic rock band in the world, aided in part by the temporary hiatus of The Sisters of Mercy.
In 1988, with the single "Tower of Strength" taken from the upcoming album Children, The Mission hit number one on the official charts and embarked on their first massive world tour, which included a stellar performance before ten thousand fans at a sold-out Madison Square Garden.
Next came the successful album Carved in Sand, which produced two more massive hits, "Butterfly on The Wheel" and "Deliverance." As part of their touring cycle in 1990, The Mission made their first appearance in Chicago, performing at Madison Square Garden.
Then came the album Mask in 1992, featuring the single "Never Again." During this era, The Mission drifted away from their signature gothic rock sound, which naturally led to lower sales. While their 1995 album Neverland saw them return to a guitar-driven sound that matched the quality of their early work, its release on their own independent label meant it didn't achieve the same commercial success, leading the band to take a long hiatus.
The Mission made a grand comeback in 2001 with the fantastic new album Aura and the hit single "Evangeline," which bore a strong resemblance to the early days of The Sisters of Mercy. This was followed by a tour that brought them back to Chicago for an incredible show at The Fillmore.
In 2007, The Mission released their eighth studio album, God is a Bullet, announcing it as their final project before embarking on their farewell tour. As part of this tour, they will visit Chicago on Sunday, February 17, 2008. The concert will be held at the increasingly popular Boogaloo in Los Angeles, starting at 8:00 PM. The opening acts will be the American band Dead Guitars and the local group Phantasmagoria. Since this marks the band's final tour, they have announced a special "best of" setlist, which will be a real treat for longtime fans and casual listeners alike who only know their hits from the radio.
http://themissionuk.com/default.asp
http://www.myspace.com/themissionuk
http://www.deadguitars.com
http://www.myspace.com/deadguitars
http://www.myspace.com/phantasmagoria93
Ticket Sales ($40): Local music shops and retailers – Importanne Center, Planet Music – 37 Ilica, Kovač – 14 Masarykova, Runa – 5 Opatička, Dallas – 7 Tkalčičeva, Eventim system – www.eventim.com (available at the entrance $47)