With the release of their thirteenth studio album, Flesh & Blood, set to debut in May, Whitesnake are more than ready to hit the road in support of their newest material for the Flesh & Blood World Tour!
Their latest album was set for a projected release earlier this year, but due to technical delays we will just have to continue to wait in anticipation. Lead singer David Coverdale describes their latest project as "all the necessary Whitesnake elements that [he] needs to call it Whitesnake, but with a vibrant, fresh coat of paint.”
To make it up to fans, Whitesnake will embark on The Flesh & Blood World Tour to coincide with the album's release. The 31-date tour is set to kick off April 12th in Newkirk, Oklahoma and will take the band across North America and Europe before concluding in Serad, Slovakia on July 5th.
While they have toured with other staple names in rock including Journey, Judas Priest, and Def Leppard, the band is finally happy to embark around the world in celebration of their 40th anniversary.
"I am so honoured & grateful to have toured this incredible world we share, for over 40 years, celebrating & enjoying unforgettable moments with millions of people," Coverdale shared in a statement. "All of whom have joined me on this amazing journey. I truly love the shared experience & simply love my job & always will."
Even though Whitesnake has 12 studio albums and hundreds of songs ready to make the final setlist cut, how can anyone be prepared for what songs the band may choose to bring out? There's so many hits and b-sides we hope Coverdale & Co. include, but who knows which way they will be tempted.
With the help of Setlist.fm data, here is what to expect (or not expect) from Whitesnake's upcoming Flesh & Blood World Tour:
The Hits - These are the tracks Whitesnake have performed the most over the last 40 years and will most likely see again on tour
- "Here I Go Again"
- "Still of the Night"
- "Is This Love
- "Love Ain't No Stranger"
- "Give Me All of Your Love"
- "Fool For Your Loving"
- "Crying in the Rain"
The Covers - While we expect rocking tributes to other rock n' roll legends, here are some covers we predict could potentially make the final cut.
- "Ain't No Love In the Heart of the City" (Bobby "Blue" Bland" cover)
- "Soldier of Fortune" (Deep Purple cover)
- "Mistreated" (Deep Purple cover)
The Likely/Not Happening - These are the tracks most likely to stay locked in the archives collecting dust after not being performed in years
- "Take Me With You"
- "Lay Down Your Love"
- "Belgian Tom's Hat Trick"
- "Come On"
- "Ain't Gonna Cry No More"
- "Pistols at Dawn"
Now with a general idea of what to expect on Whitesnake's Flesh & Blood World Tour, check out the full list of tour dates below! Don't forget to check back later with Setlist.fm for an official setlist update!
Whitesnake 2019 Tour
Apr. 12 – Newkirk, OK
Apr. 13 – Durant, OK
Apr. 15 – Dallas, TX
Apr. 17 – San Antonio, TX
Apr. 19 – Biloxi, MS
Apr. 20 – Atlanta, GA
Apr. 22 – Orlando, FL
Apr. 23 – Clearwater, FL
Apr. 25 – Hollywood, FL
Apr. 26 – Melbourne, FL
Apr. 28 – Charlotte, NC
Apr. 29 – Huber Heights, OH
May 01 – Richmond, VA
May 02 – Bensalem, PA
May 05 – Jim Thorpe, PA
May 07 – Sayreville, NJ
May 08 – Huntington, NY
May 10 – Hampton Beach, NH
May 11 – Lincoln, RI
May 14 – Greensburg, PA
May 15 – Cleveland, OH
May 17 – Niagara Falls, NY
May 18 – Verona, NY
Jun. 14 – Donington Park, U.K.
Jun. 17 – Prague, Czech Republic
Jun. 19 – Milan, Italy
Jun. 20 – Zurich, Switzerland
Jun. 23 – Dessel, Belgium
Jun. 25 – Budapest, Hungary
Jun. 29 – Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Jul. 05 – Sered, Slovakia
