Swedish metal band Thundermother is opening for Scorpions in Tampa

Whitesnake’s farewell tour was originally supposed to join fellow heavy metal giant Scorpions for a tour that arrives at Tampa’s Amalie Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Alas, Whitesnake lead singer David Coverdale had a “persistent upper respiratory infection” that needed to be addressed, and now, Swedish metal band Thundermother is on the bill for its first Tampa gig ever.

It was a hell of a gesture to select a younger band to replace one on its farewell tour, but you know what they say: When you know where you come from, you know where you’re going.

This article appears in Sep 8-14, 2022.