Massive Wagons Launch Preorders for Live at the Great Hall, Out March 27, 2026

September 18, 2025 rocknews

Massive Wagons Launch Preorders for Live at the Great Hall, Out March 27, 2026

Lancaster Rockers Capture Historic Return to Iconic Venue with Sold-Out Shows

Massive Wagons, the Lancaster-based rock quintet, has opened preorders for their upcoming live album Live at the Great Hall, set for release on March 27, 2026, via Earache Records. Recorded during their sold-out shows on September 19 and 20, 2025, at Lancaster University’s Great Hall, this album resurrects the venue’s legendary status—once graced by The Who, Black Sabbath, and Queen—after 40 years of silence. Praised by original promoter Barry Lucas (author of When Rock Went to College), the band’s high-energy performance, joined by The Virginmarys and The New Roses, will be immortalized across formats like signed Digipak CD, picture disc vinyl, and digital download. Preorder now at earache.com/massivewagons for early bird prices until October 7, 2025—don’t miss out!

Reviving a Rock Landmark

Guitarist Adam Thistlewaite reflects, “We’ve wanted a live album for years, but these Great Hall shows—bringing music back to an iconic venue—felt right.” The two-night stand, recorded this week, captures the band’s grin-inducing, ear-ringing fun, honed by years of touring. With both dates sold out, the album offers fans a chance to relive the magic, featuring hits from their #1 UK Rock Album Chart and #4 Official UK Top 40 release Earth to Grace (2024).

Special Guests and Community Impact

The shows feature The Virginmarys (Friday) and The New Roses (Saturday), alongside local talents Harrison Rimmer (Friday) and Life in Neon (Saturday), selected by Lancaster Music Festival, Lancaster Music Co-op, The Tap House Unsigned, Your Own Stuff, and Beyond Radio. Friday’s matinee show welcomes 500 schoolchildren and 60 staff from 10 local schools for a School of Rock-style intro to live music, tied to the band’s anti-bullying workshops. This community focus follows their 2024 successes, including gigs with Myles Kennedy and Extreme.

Tour Dates and Winter Plans

Catch Massive Wagons live this winter:

Fri, Sep 19 – Lancaster, Great Hall (Matinee)
Fri, Sep 19 – Lancaster, Great Hall
Sat, Sep 20 – Lancaster, Great Hall
Fri, Nov 28 – Wales, Planet Rockstock
Sat, Nov 29 – Belgium, Kortrijk, DVG Club
Mon, Dec 1 – Germany, Munich, Backstage Halle
Tue, Dec 2 – Germany, Stuttgart, Wizemann Club
Thu, Dec 4 – Netherlands, Haarlem, Patronaat 2
Fri, Dec 5 – France, Paris, Backstage By The Mill
Sat, Dec 6 – Germany, Essen, Nikolautrockfest
Mon, Dec 8 – Germany, Hannover, Muzikzentrum
Tue, Dec 9 – Germany, Berlin, Franz Club
Wed, Dec 10 – Germany, Frankfurt, Dasbett
Fri, Dec 12 – Germany, Lubeck, Riders Cafe
Sat, Dec 13 – Germany, Wissen, Kulturwek

They’ll headline Planet Rockstock (November 28) with Ugly Kid Joe and The Quireboys, then hit Europe on the Blood & Bone tour with The Virginmarys and The Hot Damn!. Tickets at massivewagons.com/live and planetrocktickets.co.uk.

Formats and Fan Buzz

Preorder options include signed Digipak CD with 12-page booklet, Digipak CD, picture disc vinyl, black/yellow merge vinyl with poster, black vinyl, and digital download—artwork to feature gig photos post-event. Fans on socials can’t wait, “Live at the Great Hall is going to be epic—can’t wait to hear those Lancaster nights!”

Where to Preorder and Stream

Secure your copy at earache.com/massivewagons before prices rise post-October 7. Stream Earth to Grace on Spotify or Apple Music to tide you over. Follow @massivewagons for updates!