Heavy Metal Kids's 1974 Concert History

The Heavy Metal Kids were formed in 1973 by the merger of two previous bands: Heaven and Biggles. They took their name from a gang of street kids featured in a novel by legendary beat generation writer William Burroughs.

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 23, 1974 –
Aug 25, 1974
Reading Festival 1974
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band / Traffic / Focus / 10 CC / Barclay James Harvest / Greenslade / Fumble / Procul Harum / Camel / Beckett / Georgie Fame / Strider / Trapeze / Thin Lizzy / Nutz / Hustler / Jack the Lad / G.T. Moore & The Reggae Guitars / Sutherland Brothers / Long John Baldry / Heavy Metal Kids / Chilli Willi / Chapman & Whitney / Kevin Coyne / George Melly & The Feetwarmers / The Winkies / Steve Harley / Harvey Andrews Show all bands
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Thames-side Arena, Richfield Avenue Reading, England, United Kingdom
May 16, 1974
Nazareth / Heavy Metal Kids Sheffield City Hall Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Apr 14, 1974
Thin Lizzy / Climax Blues Band / Heavy Metal Kids
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Locarno Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Feb 17, 1974
Thin Lizzy / KOKOMO / Heavy Metal Kids / Ducks Deluxe Roundhouse London, England, United Kingdom

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Reading Festival 1974 on Aug 23, 1974 [116-small]

Reading Festival 1974
Aug 23 - 25, 1974
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Reading Festival 1974 on Aug 23, 1974 [352-small]

Reading Festival 1974
Aug 23 - 25, 1974
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Reading Festival 1974 on Aug 23, 1974 [353-small]

Reading Festival 1974
Aug 23 - 25, 1974
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Reading Festival 1974 on Aug 23, 1974 [354-small]

Reading Festival 1974
Aug 23 - 25, 1974
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Reading Festival 1974 on Aug 23, 1974 [016-small]

Reading Festival 1974
Aug 23 - 25, 1974
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Heavy Metal Kids had?

Heavy Metal Kids has had 45 concerts.

What genre is Heavy Metal Kids?

Heavy Metal Kids is most often considered to be Rock, Punk, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Punk Rock, Glam Rock, England, and Glam.

When was the last Heavy Metal Kids concert?

The last Heavy Metal Kids concert was on January 26, 2024 at The Underworld in London, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: Leaf Hound / Heavy Metal Kids.

What setlist does Heavy Metal Kids play live?

The songs that Heavy Metal Kids performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 04, 2012 concert at HMV Forum in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Hangin' On
  2. Blow It All Away
  3. Hit the Right Button
  4. Chelsea Kids
  5. A Hundred Skeletons
  6. Message
  7. Whisky
  8. Marseilles
  9. Rock Candy
  10. She's No Angel

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