It's yet another sign that the rock veterans aren't quitting - despite frontman Danny Bowes' best efforts. He says: "I keep saying I'm supposed to be retired, but nobody's bloody listening.

"We decided to resurrect our Christmas show concept in 2011 after an incredible gig at the High Voltage festival that summer. After being away for two years it was quite moving to see so many people wearing Thunder shirts in the crowd, singing every word of our set.