Gorillaz to Perform ’Demon Days’ in Full for First Time in Nearly Two Decades
London, UK – Gorillaz have announced a special ’Mystery Show’ at Margate’s Dreamland on June 14th, featuring a full live performance of their critically acclaimed 2005 album, ‘Demon Days’. This marks the first time the band will play the album in its entirety since its original release.
The performance arrives as Gorillaz fans anticipate new music from the virtual band. Damon Albarn recently teased a new Gorillaz album arriving later in 2025,telling French magazine Inrockuptibles: “I’m finishing a new Gorillaz album. One opera and one new Gorillaz album seems like enough for 2025,” adding, “unless someone accuses me of taking my foot off the gas!” Jamie Hewlett, the artist behind the Gorillaz visual universe, further confirmed the album’s impending release in an Instagram comment.
‘Demon Days’ was a defining moment for Gorillaz, exploring themes of paranoia, consumerism, and environmental anxieties. The album spawned hit singles including ’Feel Good Inc.’ and ‘Dare’, and won a Grammy Award for Best British album in 2006. The upcoming performance offers fans a rare opportunity to experience the album’s immersive soundscape and powerful message live.
Details regarding potential special guests or the full setlist beyond ‘demon Days’ remain unconfirmed. Gorillaz’ most recent album, 2023’s ‘Cracker Island’, received a four-star review from NME, who praised the record as “consistently enjoyable” and noted the band’s continued relevance in contemporary pop music.
