Placebo celebrates the 30th anniversary in Budapest as well

The cult British band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album this year. To mark the occasion, they have announced a reworked version of the record titled Placebo RE:CREATED, as well as an anniversary tour focusing on songs from Placebo and Without You I’m Nothing. Brian Molko and his band will return to Budapest after 10 years, performing on November 13 at Budapest Arena.

Thirty years ago, arriving at the height of the Britpop era, Placebo stood in stark contrast to the prevailing cultural mood. While much of British guitar music at the time leaned into laddish nostalgia and national identity, Placebo’s debut delivered something altogether more provocative and confrontational. Its songs addressed sexuality, androgyny, addiction and alienation with an honesty rarely heard in mainstream rock at the time, establishing the band as one of the most distinctive voices of their generation.

Thirty years on, Placebo RE:CREATED sees the band return to this pivotal album with a fresh perspective. The new record features reworked and embellished versions of all ten tracks from the original album plus two bonus tracks from the original release, capturing the way these songs have evolved across decades of performance while retaining the raw spirit that defined them.

Later this year Placebo will embark on an extensive UK and European arena tour to celebrate this momentous anniversary. The band will be performing songs from their first two albums, Placebo and Without You I’m Nothing – some of which have not been performed live for over 20 years!

Tickets will be first available for members of the band’s official fanclub starting at 10am on March 24. Registered Live Nation members can join the presale the following day, March 25 at 10 AM, while general ticket sales begin at 10 AM on March 27.