Simple Plan Announce No Pads, No Helmets… Just Balls Anniversary Tour

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February 10, 2017

It’s been 15 years since Simple Plan’s No Pads, No Helmets… Just Balls came out, so they’re playing it in full!

The Canadian pop-punk heroes will be bringing a special 15th anniversary tour to Europe in May/June, with a special performance of it at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on June 9.

They’re also set to headline the Avalanche Stage at this year’s Download Festival, but that will be a regular Simple Plan Set.

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