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Life of Agony Releases Live “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” From ‘30 Years of Ugly’ Tour

The darker reimagining spotlights in‑house production by director Leigh Brooks with audio by guitarist Joey Z.

Overview

  • The band issued the live video on Feb. 13, capturing a heavier, more emotionally charged take on the Simple Minds classic tied to The Breakfast Club.
  • The performance was filmed in Europe during the ‘30 Years of Ugly’ anniversary run, directed by longtime collaborator Leigh Brooks of Firebelly Films.
  • Guitarist Joseph Zampella (Joey Z) recorded, mixed, and mastered the audio to preserve the immediacy of the concert sound.
  • Bassist Alan Robert notes the song appeared on 1995’s Ugly but was not performed live until the anniversary tour, where it became a nightly highlight.
  • SPIN premiered an in‑concert clip and highlighted newly announced summer 2026 dates, including festival stops such as Graspop, Wacken Open Air, and Bloodstock.