Fans of gothy ’80s post-punk take note: The Mission UK and The Chameleons will be touring next year with Theatre of Hate. They’re calling it the “Deja Vu Tour 2022” and tickets for all shows are on sale from yestreday, Monday, October 11 at 10 AM local time.
The Mission UK, featuring founding members Wayne Hussey, Craig Adams (both of whom were both in Sisters of Mercy) and Simon Hinkler, haven’t toured North America in nearly a decade. This tour also marks a reunion between The Chameleons frontman Mark Burgess and guitarist Reg Smithies, who haven’t toured together under The Chameleons name since in nearly two decades. Opening is Theatre of Hate who are are still led by Kirk Brandon.
The coast-to-coast tour includes a Los Angeles stop at The Belasco Theatre on 9/23 and NYC area shows at Manhattan’s Le Poisson Rouge on 10/13 and Jersey City’s White Eagle Hall on 10/15.