Spear of Destiny Concert History

Spear Of Destiny (S.O.D.) is a post-punk rock band formed in the 1980s lead by singer songwriter Kirk Brandon, former Theatre of Hate frontman and bassist Stan Stammers. They are best known for their single, Never Take Me Alive, which was a top 20 hit in 1987.

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Dec 17, 2022
The Chameleons / Spear of Destiny / B-Movie
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Manchester Academy Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Dec 16, 2022
Spear of Destiny
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PJ Molloys Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dec 15, 2022
Spear of Destiny
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King Tut's Wah Wah Hut Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dec 04, 2022
Spear of Destiny Queens Hall Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Dec 02, 2022
Spear of Destiny
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Powerhaus London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 30, 2022
Spear of Destiny

at Waterfront Studio

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Waterfront Studio Norwich, England, United Kingdom
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Nov 25, 2022
Spear of Destiny Patterns Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Aug 04, 2022 –
Aug 07, 2022
Rebellion Punk Music Festival 2022
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Blackpool Winter Gardens Blackpool, England, United Kingdom
Jul 16, 2022
Kubix Festival 2022
Shed Seven / Stiff Little Fingers / Ash / Reef / Altered Images / Ferocious Dog / Jim Bob / Republica / Pop Will Eat Itself / Therapy? / Spear of Destiny / Glasvegas / Death Of Guitar Pop / The Bar Stool Preachers / Block 33 / The Bracknall / Radio Romantic Show all bands
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Herrington County Park Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, England
Jul 10, 2022
Spear of Destiny / Twisted Nerve (UK) The Caves Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jul 02, 2022
Sign Of the Times festival
New Model Army / Sleeper / The Beat / Hugh Cornwell / Spear of Destiny / The Death of Guitar Pop / Block 33 / The Bracknall / Boomtown Rats / The Undertones / Dr Feelgood / Hue and Cry / Primatives / Republica
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Church End, Hertfordshire Ware, Hertfordshire
May 13, 2022
Theatre of Hate / Spear of Destiny / EMF KK's Steel Mill Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Oct 02, 2021
Spear of Destiny The Musician Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Oct 01, 2021
Spear of Destiny 229 London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 26, 2021
Spear of Destiny / James Krumbock
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Joiners Arms Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Sep 21, 2021
Spear of Destiny Brudenell Social Club Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Sep 19, 2021
Spear of Destiny
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The Crescent Community Venue York, England, United Kingdom
Sep 15, 2021
Spear of Destiny
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Exeter Phoenix Exeter, England, United Kingdom
Sep 11, 2021
Spear of Destiny
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Oran Mor Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sep 08, 2021
Spear of Destiny
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The Waterfront Norwich, England, United Kingdom

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Save the GLC concert
Aug 4, 1984
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Save the GLC concert
Aug 4, 1984
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Sign Of the Times festival
Jul 2, 2022
 Ware, Hertfordshire
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Credit: Steve Gray


Sign Of the Times festival
Jul 2, 2022
 Ware, Hertfordshire
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Reading Festival 1987 on Aug 28, 1987 [715-small]

Reading Festival 1987
Aug 28 - 30, 1987
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Spear of Destiny / Derek Forbes & The Dark on Sep 19, 2019 [053-small]

Spear of Destiny / Derek Forbes & The Dark
Sep 19, 2019
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Spear of Destiny on May 9, 2009 [173-small]

Spear of Destiny
May 9, 2009
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Spear of Destiny on Oct 22, 1984 [469-small]

Spear of Destiny
Oct 22, 1984
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Save the GLC concert on Aug 4, 1984 [111-small]

Save the GLC concert
Aug 4, 1984
 London, England, United Kingdom
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The Anti-Heroin Campaign on Aug 24, 1985 [350-small]

The Anti-Heroin Campaign
Aug 24, 1985
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Spear of Destiny had?

Spear of Destiny has had 168 concerts.

What genre is Spear of Destiny?

Spear of Destiny is most often considered to be Alternative Rock, Alternative, Post-Punk, New Wave, Gothic Rock, and UK Post-Punk.

When is the next Spear of Destiny concert?

The next Spear of Destiny concert is on November 18, 2024 at Exeter Phoenix in Exeter, England, United Kingdom. The bands performing are: The skids / Spear of Destiny.

When was the last Spear of Destiny concert?

The last Spear of Destiny concert was on November 15, 2024 at 229 in London, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: Spear of Destiny / The skids.

What setlist does Spear of Destiny play live?

The songs that Spear of Destiny performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the December 07, 2023 concert at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom:

  1. Rocket Ship
  2. Strangers in Our Town
  3. The Wheel
  4. Aria
  5. Solution
  6. The Price
  7. Grapes of Wrath
  8. Embassy Song
  9. Junkman
  10. The Melancholy Of Walter Sickert
  11. Flying Scotsman
  12. The Hop
  13. Omen of the Times
  14. Never Take Me Alive
  15. Land of Shame
  16. Soldier Soldier
  17. Radio Radio
  18. Rainmaker
  19. Liberator

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