Thin Lizzy Release New 'Ultimate' Box-Set & Announce Two Intimate London Dates

Thin Lizzy Release New 'Ultimate' Box-Set & Announce TwoIntimate London Dates -

When the current Thin Lizzy line-up, which consists of BrianDowney, Scott Gorham, Darren Wharton, Marco Mendoza, Ricky Warwick& Damon Johnson, announced they were planning on releasing anew album, sceptical fans took to forums and blogs to criticize thedecision.

However, we're pretty sure the recent release of the 'ultimateThin Lizzy' box-set will have hardcore fans reaching for theirwallets. And at the very reasonable price of £24.99, it's even moreof reason to top your 'Lizzy' collection with this selection ofclassic albums housed in a gate-fold replica wallet all with theoriginal masters & artwork.

The Thin Lizzy set consists of the following albums:

Nightlife (1974)
Fighting (1975)
Jailbreak (1976)
Johnny the Fox (1976)
Bad Reputation (1977)
Black Rose (1979)

In related news the band have revealed they are scheduled toperform at two very special intimate London shows 'for their fans'at Chelsea's Under The Bridge venue at Stamford Bridge, which isthe home of Chelsea Football club. Thiz Lizzy will perform as partof the special Irish themed shows during the Olympic Games inLondon. The dates are August 7th & 8thy 2012.

Scott Gorham commented (via MetalTalk):

"After having a phenomenal year and a half on the road, includingsome great shows with Guns n' Roses last month, we jumped at thechance to play a couple of dates at the London Irish Village 2012at Under the Bridge to give something back to the London fans whohave been so loyal to us. These are intimate shows in a state ofthe art venue with very limited tickets available, and will be ouronly London shows for the rest of this year, so will be veryspecial. We may even throw in a surprise or two!"

Here is Thin Lizzy's up to date current 2012 gig schedule:

Tuesday 7th Aug Under The Bridge, London
Wed 8th Aug Under the Bridge, London
Friday 17th August Sands Centre, Carlisle
Saturday 18th August Belsonic Festioval, Belfast, N Ireland
Thursday 29th Nov O2 Academy, Bournemouth
Friday 30th Nov Cliff's Pavilion, Southend
Saturday 1st Dec University Great Hall, Exeter
Monday 3rd Dec UEA LCR, Norwich
Tuesday 4th Dec Colston Hall, Bristol
Wednesday 5th Dec Empire, Middlesbrough
Friday 7th Dec O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 8th Dec HMV Picture House, Edinburgh 

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