The Mission

The Mission emerged from The Sisters of Mercy to create epic, anthemic gothic rock with Wayne Hussey's sweeping guitar and passionate vocals.

Origin: Leeds, England · Years active: 1986–present

Biography

The Mission emerged from The Sisters of Mercy to create epic, anthemic gothic rock with Wayne Hussey's sweeping guitar and passionate vocals.

Key 1980s albums

• God's Own Medicine (1986)
• Children (1988)
• Carved in Sand (1990)

Essential songs

• Wasteland (1986)
• Tower of Strength (1988)
• Severina (1986)
• Beyond the Pale (1988)
• Deliverance (1990)

Genres

gothic · post-punk

Upcoming concerts

The Mission have 5 upcoming concerts tracked by RADIO 1980.

• The Mission — O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, Great Britain — 4 November 2026
• The Mission — O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, Great Britain — 4 November 2026
• The Mission — O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, Great Britain — 5 November 2026
• The Mission — O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, Great Britain — 6 November 2026
• The Mission — O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, Great Britain — 7 November 2026

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