This month’s Mojo magazine features a six page, in-depth article on The Gospel According To The Meninblack album and period. Available in newsagents now…
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Last night’s Rock n Horsepower event in Surrey marked 50 years since the sad and untimely passing of Brian Jones. Each of the bands that performed were asked to select a Rolling Stones track to cover during their set. The Stranglers selected a rhythm & blues track Around & Around, which the Stones themselves covered in the early 60s (it’s a Chuck Berry original). Luckily we captured it on video for posterity but only via iPhone so apologies for the quality. So, possibly for the only time, here is their version… News
The band are confirmed to appear at the Rock ‘n’ Horsepower event which takes place in Cranleigh , Surrey on Saturday 17th August. The show is dedicated to Brian Jones and The Rolling Stones and features various artists including Glen Matlock and The Waterboys. Further info can be found here and tickets are onsale here News
The Hamburg gig at Fabrik has now sold out as have Penmarc’h and Worpswede. Other dates on the tour are selling well… News
We’ve just heard that today’s gig in Caerphilly castle with Ruts DC has sold out. Also, the first night at Shibuya WWW in Tokyo has sold out with limited tickets left for 4/11 at WWW & 5/11 at Tsutaya O-West. Grab your tickets here News
Sadly we have just heard from the band’s management that this weekend’s festival near Paris has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience caused but circumstances are clearly out of our hands. Here’s the statement from the festival organisers: It is with immense sadness and a very heavy heart that today we must announce the cancellation of the first edition of Val de Rock. Continue reading Val du Rock festival cancelled News
We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of trombonist Chris Lawrence at the age of 57. Chris was a permanent fixture in the band’s brass section, alongside Alex Gifford, playing on the studio albums from Aural Sculpture to 10 and appearing live onstage with the band throughout the period 1984-1990. Fly straight Chris, fond adieu x (thanks to Stewart Ivory for the info) News
The band are appearing at St. Michael’s Fortress in Sibenik, Croatia on Wednesday 21 August. The venue is a stunning castle on the Adriatic coast. Tickets are on sale now here News
Later this year, the band undertake a 13 date European tour which sees them visiting France, Italy, Netherlands and Germany. We can now reveal that the special guests for the complete tour are West London’s finest Ruts DC. As mentioned previously, the Penmarc’h gig is already sold out but we can confirm that the Worpswede date is now sold out too. All other dates are selling well. See you on the continent…
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We can now announce another European date at the end of the year. As well as gigs in France, Italy, Holland and Germany, the band are also visiting Greece this winter. They are playing at the Fuzz Club in Athens on Friday 13 December.
