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Orange Goblin Announces Farewell Tour After 30 Years

1/23/2025

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Summary

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After three decades of heavy riffs and unforgettable performances, UK stoner metal legends Orange Goblin will bid farewell in 2025 with their final shows. Since their formation in 1995, they’ve gifted fans ten powerful albums, including their latest, "Science, Not Fiction." With heartfelt thanks to their loyal supporters, they leave the door open for a potential reunion.

History

Historical Context

Orange Goblin's farewell in 2025 marks the end of a significant era in stoner metal, a genre that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s with roots in bands like Black Sabbath and Blue Cheer. Their heavy riffs and psychedelic influences helped shape the sound that Orange Goblin popularized, reflecting a broader trend of metal bands blending rock with alternative and psychedelic elements.

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Story summary

After three decades of heavy riffs and unforgettable performances, UK stoner metal legends Orange Goblin will bid farewell in 2025 with their final shows. Since their formation in 1995, they’ve gifted fans ten powerful albums, including their latest, "Science, Not Fiction." With heartfelt thanks to their loyal supporters, they leave the door open for a potential reunion.

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