Oasis kickstarts rehearsals as Liam Gallagher makes huge announcement to fans

Oasis have begun their band rehearsals ahead of the biggest and most anticipated UK tour in decades. minus frontman , have started work in the rehearsal room with Liam and brother Noel having seemingly put together a

The news has been revealed on X, formerly twitter, by Liam and insiders close to the band confirmed last month to the that plans were for rehearsals to begin in May.

We can now Asked if the band had started rehearsals, Liam said: “YES and apparently they’re sounding EPIC.” He also told another fan there would be “no themes” on stage, after his last Definitely Maybe solo tour had featured giant sized objects from the album cover.

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The band may need some practice as it features one member playing with the Gallagher brothers and Oasis for the first time. Liam and Noel Gallagher are bringing in newcomer Joey Waronker on drums alongside more established former Oasis band members on guitars.

The full line up is expected to be Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Joey Waronker. Joey has played on a tour with Liam before when he did live gigs with John Squire to promote and album they made.

Noel and Liam will walk on stage for the first time together since the band split in 2009 on July 4 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. The shows will also feature special guests Richard Ashcroft and Cast, who are friends up the band.

In April Noel broke his silence in a new book to talk about the Oasis Live 25 tour. On the demand for tickets, Noel told photographer Kevin Cummins: "I thought it'd be a big deal, but I was a bit taken aback by just how much of a big deal it was.”

He was also quizzed to name his favourite Oasis song but replied: "Can I have more than one? Supersonic, Some Might Say, Live Forever and Rock'n'Roll Star."

Liam has previously said it was him that reached out first. Asked on who called first, Liam said: "I called him but don’t tell anyone as I don't want folk thinking I’m a soft lad and stuffs keep it between me n you cheers x."

Noel also insisted he doesn't care about the legacy of the band. He replied: "I truly, truly couldn't give a f**k about that. I live in the here and now and right now today, I'm happy with what I've done and indeed, what I'm doing."

Speaking in Buddy Holly: Words Of Love - a book that celebrates the life of the late rock and roll musician and songwriter who died in the Fifties, he added: "Buddy teaches us to keep it simple. You don't need fancy chords or obtuse lyrics. Buddy's songs are direct, short and to the point."

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