- - '90s Rock Band Announces Ultra-Rare Tour After 14 Years

Madz DizonFebruary 10, 2026 at 2:06 AM

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Little Angels, one of the most loved UK rock bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s, have announced an ultra-rare UK tour for November 2026, ending a 14-year wait for fans who thought they might never see the group live again.

The announcement was made through the band’s official Instagram account, confirming that the Big Bad & Back tour will feature the full original lineup and span 11 dates across the United Kingdom.

The Scarborough-formed band last toured in 2012, following a highly praised comeback performance at Download Festival. That run came nearly two decades after their sold-out farewell show at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 1994. With no full tour since then, the new dates instantly became one of the most talked-about reunion announcements in UK hard rock.

Bruce Dickinson, Toby Jepson and Mark Plunkett of The Little Angels perform at Wulfrun Hall on December 7, 2012 in Wolverhampton, England.Photo by Neil Lupin/Redferns via Getty Images (Photo by Neil Lupin/Redferns via Getty Images)

The band confirmed that vocalist Toby Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, keyboardist Jim Dickinson, bassist Mark Plunkett and drummer Mark Richardson will all be taking part. For many longtime fans, seeing all five original members on stage again is what makes this tour especially rare.

Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday at 9 a.m. GMT.

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Little Angels formed nearly 40 years ago and rose from the tail end of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. By the late ’80s and early ’90s, they had become one of the defining bands of the U.K. hard rock scene, helped by regular coverage in magazines like Kerrang! and Metal Hammer, as well as constant touring.

Across their career, the band earned 11 UK Top 40 singles and released four successful albums. Their 1993 record Jam reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, cementing their place in British rock history. They also shared stages with major acts including Guns N’ Roses, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, ZZ Top and Faith No More.

Vocalist Toby Jepson explained why the timing finally feels right to return. “We have the best fans in the world,” he said, according to Blabbermouth. “For nearly 40 years they’ve stood by the band despite the rarity of shows and new music. It feels like the right time to come back together, for all the right reasons. Playing music as friends, for friends, because we love it.”

Adding to the excitement, Luke Morley of Thunder will support Little Angels on all tour dates. Morley is a longtime friend of the band and a key figure from the same classic UK hard rock era.

“I think this will be a fantastic celebration of that amazing time when Thunder and Little Angels both broke through,” Morley said. “I’m delighted to be opening for the guys.” He also hinted that fans can expect a few Thunder songs during his set.

Big Bad & Back Tour Dates -

Nov 12: Glasgow – O2 Academy

Nov 13: Manchester – O2 Ritz

Nov 14: Leeds – O2 Academy

Nov 16: Norwich – UEA

Nov 19: Oxford – O2 Academy

Nov 20: Nottingham – Rock City

Nov 21: Wolverhampton – KK’s Steel Mill

Nov 24: Liverpool – O2 Academy

Nov 26: Bristol – O2 Academy

Nov 27: Bournemouth – O2 Academy

Nov 28: London – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

The tour kicks off on November 12 at the O2 Academy in Glasgow and wraps up on November 28 at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Stops include Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Bristol, Liverpool and more, with many shows taking place in venues closely tied to the U.K. rock circuit.

While no new album has been announced, the band has made it clear that this tour is about honoring their legacy and reconnecting with fans who kept their music alive for decades.

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