Weezer Announce July London Gig

Weezer have announced details of a one-off gig in London this summer.

The band, fronted by Rivers Cuomo, will play Brixton Academy on July 6 as a warm-up for their appearance at the Sonisphere festival.

The event takes place at Knebworth Park from July 8-10, and will be headlined by Biffy Clyro, Slipknot and the Big Four - Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax.

Tickets for Weezer's London gig go on sale on Friday (March 18) at 9am.

(by Jason Gregory)

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