SUM 41 in concert at Paris La Défense Arena: what's the opening act?

It's a date SUM 41 fans are likely to remember. As part of their farewell tour, the Canadians will be at Paris La Défense Arena on Saturday, November 23, 2024 for one last concert in the capital. It's an opportunity for Deryck Whibley and his bandmates to perform their many hits for the very last time in the City of Light.

SUM 41 in farewell concert at Paris La Défense Arena in 2024
SUM 41, who performed at Hellfest on June 16, 2023, are preparing to bid farewell to Parisians. Join the Canadians for the very last time in the capital at a unique, not-to-be-missed concert on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Paris La Défense Arena. [Read more]

The combo is responsible for a number of hits released since the start of its career in 1996, including " Fat Lip ", " In Too Deep ", " The Hell Song ", " Still Waiting " and " We're All to Blame ".

But SUM 41 won't miss the opportunity to present tracks from its latest album to fans in Paris and the surrounding region. Entitled"Heaven :x: Hell", this 8th opus features several singles, including " Landmines ", " Rise Up " and " Waiting on a Twist of Fate ".

Before SUM 41 take to the stage at the Paris La Défense Arena, fans will be treated to an opening act. But who is it? For their final European tour of the French capital, Deryck Whibley and his bandmates have invited Neck Deep to open for them.

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Hailing from the UK, and more precisely from Wales, Neck Deep today features Ben Barlow on vocals and Matt West on guitar, as well as Seb Barlow on bass, Sam Bowden on guitar and Matt Powles on drums.

Formed in 2012, Neck Deep have 5 studio albums to their credit to date, the latest of which was released in 2024. Previously, the band released"Wishful Thinking" in 2014,"Life's Not out to Get You" a year later,"The Peace and the Panic" in 2017, and then"All Distortions Are Intentional" in 2020.

Their style? Powerful, effective pop punk, with catchy, dynamic melodies that win over the ears of many a fan. Neck Deep have already opened for All Time Low on their "Back to the Future Hearts Tour", as well as Bring Me The Horizon, PVRIS and Pierce the Veil.

This autumn, Neck Deep take the next step in their career by opening for SUM 41! It's an opportunity for the Welsh band to showcase the full extent of their talent, and to turn up the heat in the room before the legendary Canadians take to the stage!