Mr. Bungle, the experimental rock supergroup led by Mike Patton, has exciting news for their European fans. After a long hiatus, the band has announced a series of shows in Europe during the summer of 2024. This will mark their first time performing in Europe since 2000, making it a highly anticipated event for their dedicated fanbase.
The lineup for these shows will feature original members Trey Spruance and Trevor Dunn, alongside two thrash metal legends, Scott Ian and Dave Lombardo. The addition of Ian and Lombardo is sure to bring a new level of energy and intensity to Mr. Bungle’s already eclectic sound.
These shows will be part of Ipecac Recordings’ 2024 Geek Show European Vacation, a tour that showcases some of the most innovative and boundary-pushing acts in the music industry. Joining Mr. Bungle on the lineup will be Oxbow and Spotlights, two bands known for their unique and captivating performances.
Ipecac Recordings, founded by Patton and Greg Werckman in 1999, has been a platform for releasing groundbreaking music. It all started with the release of Fantômas’ first album, and since then, the label has continued to push the boundaries of what is considered mainstream.
The 2024 edition of the Geek Show will take place in various cities across Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, and Holland. Fans from all over Europe will have the opportunity to witness the incredible talent and creativity of these three bands.
In addition to the Geek Show, Mr. Bungle, Oxbow, and Spotlights will also be performing at Hellfest in France, one of the most renowned metal festivals in the world. This will give them the chance to showcase their music to a wider audience and solidify their status as influential figures in the rock and metal scene.
Mr. Bungle’s most recent album, “The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny Demo,” was released in 2020 to critical acclaim. The album showcased the band’s ability to seamlessly blend different genres and experiment with their sound, further solidifying their reputation as pioneers of experimental rock.
However, in September 2021, Patton announced that he would be unable to commit to future touring plans with both Faith No More and Mr. Bungle due to mental health reasons. Despite this setback, Patton expressed gratitude for the support of his bands and his commitment to working through these challenges in a healthy way. He said “I have issues that were exacerbated by the pandemic that are challenging me right now, I don’t feel I can give what I should at this point, and I am not going to give less than 100 percent. The bands’ support me in this decision,” he continued, “and we look forward to working through this in a healthy way.”
A statement from Mike Patton pic.twitter.com/uUIZdlefAm
— Ipecac Recordings (@IpecacRec) September 14, 2021
Tour dates listed below and tickets can be purchased here.
16/06/2024 X-Tra – Zurich – Switzerland
17/06 – Mangolia – Milan – Italy
19/06 – Huxley’s – Berlin – Germany
23/06 – Atelier – Luxembourg – Luxembourg
24/06 – 013 Poppodium – Netherlands – Tilburg
