The Mission Returns: Legendary Goth Rockers Announce Monumental 2025 UK Tour After a Decade in the Shadows!
After nearly a decade of silence, the iconic gothic rock band The Mission has officially announced their long-awaited return to the stage with a monumental UK tour set for 2025. The announcement sent shockwaves through the global alternative music scene as frontman Wayne Hussey confirmed the band’s comeback via a cryptic social media post that simply read, “The shadows have spoken. We’re coming home.”
Formed in 1986 by former members of The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission quickly rose to prominence with their brooding, atmospheric soundscapes and dramatic live performances. Albums like God’s Own Medicine, Children, and Carved in Sand became anthems for the goth-rock generation and earned them a fiercely loyal fanbase. Though the band has occasionally resurfaced over the years for special performances or anniversary shows, this will be their first full UK tour in nearly ten years.
The 2025 tour, titled “The Resurrection Tour,” will span 15 cities, including major stops in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Leeds. Fans can expect a blend of classic hits, deep cuts, and—according to insiders—brand new material that the band has been quietly working on during their hiatus.
“We’ve been away far too long,” Hussey said in a statement. “But the time is right. The world feels ready for something darker, deeper, and more sincere. We want to reconnect—not just with the fans, but with the energy that first brought The Mission to life.”
Support acts have not yet been officially announced, but rumors are swirling that longtime contemporaries like Gene Loves Jezebel or even Fields of the Nephilim might join the lineup.
Tickets for The Mission’s 2025 UK Tour go on sale next Friday, and based on early buzz, they are expected to sell out fast. For fans of gothic rock and alternative music, this isn’t just a concert tour—it’s a resurrection.
