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From their new album Futurology, ‘Walk Me To The Bridge’ isn’t the song I was expecting from the Preachers. Though their last lead single ‘Rewind The Song’ was a difficult song to get into but ultimately rewarding, this new song lacks that spark and imagination, and feels like a sub-par release by the Welsh rockers. […]
Manic Street Preachers’ seminal album The Holy Bible is 20 years old this year (at the end of August to be precise), and the band have started to make noises regarding some celebratory anniversary gigs to mark the occasion. Speaking during an interview with Absolute Radio at the weekend, James Dean Bradfield said they “might […]
My round up of the new singles available for digital download this week. Afrojack feat. Spree Wilson – ‘The Spark’ First on the list this week is a lyrically uplifting track with a positive message, though one that is wrapped up in a typical sounding 2013 dance rnb track. That said the ‘Gym Class Heroes’-esque […]
There’s a veritable feast of gig tickets going on sale tomorrow, and we’ve got you covered to make sure you beat the rush and get the tickets you’re looking for. First up, tickets for Manic Street Preachers‘ UK tour go on sale at 9:30am tomorrow (Friday 15 November). They’re playing 10 dates in March and […]
Hot on the heels of their recent 11th album Rewind The Film, Manic Street Preachers are already prepping their 12th – the allegedly more experimental and ‘krautrock influenced’ Futurology. To mark the release of the album next year, the Welsh trio have announced a 10 date UK arena tour through March and April next year […]
Both Metallica and Manic Street Preachers have been talking about playing Glastonbury next year. Rumours about who may or may not be playing next years Worthy Farm festival have been swirling since Michael Eavis’ tantalising revelation that he already has the headliners lined up – and all three of them have never played the festival […]
If you’ve been thinking recently that 2013 has been a bit underwhelming so far in terms of big new albums, then September might just put it right. Autumn is generally a good time for new albums, as bands who opted to not release new LPs before the festivals now gear up for a big release […]
Manic Street Preachers front-man James Dean Bradfield has bemoaned today’s quality of music – accusing young bands of playing it safe. In an interview with the Scottish paper Daily Record, Bradfield said: “I don’t look at a band now and think that it is going to be amazing or a great band. I don’t see […]
Manic Street Preachers bassist Nicky Wire has revealed the Welsh trio are already working on a follow-up to ‘Postcards From A Young Man’. Speaking to NME, Wire revealed the new album has a working title of ’70 Songs Of Hatred And Failure’ and will see a change of pace and direction from their ultra-commercial last […]