2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Fraser Lewry)
Black country goth legends Balaam And The Angel have released their first new music in more than 30 years. comes from the band's upcoming EP, which is scheduled for release October 25 via Darklands Recordings. The EP celebrates the 40th anniversary of Balaam & The Angel's debut release, 1984's and has its roots in those early days.
“The process of creating this collection of songs has been incredibly unique and has prompted us to revisit some previously overlooked ideas," says guitarist Jim Morris. The track had its origins way back at the start of our musical journey. "It was a song that we had set aside because the lyrics seemed too naïve and simplistic however fast forward four decades and we have a set of lyrics and sentiment that could not be more current and universally appropriate.
" Balaam And The Angel – still made up of brothers Mark, Jim and Des Morris – have also announced a run of dates in November in support of the EP. Full dates below. Balaam And The Angel formed in Cannock, Staffordshire in the early 1980s, inspired by the likes of Bauhaus, , Southern Death Cult and Theatre Of Hate.
After a series of indie hits they signed to Virgin Records and played with the likes of , , and . Their last studio album, was released in 1993. .
Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! Nov 08: Leamington Spa Assembly Hall Nov 09: Reading Face Bar Nov 14: London Islington The Garage Nov 21: Glasgow Room 2 Nov 22: Sheffield Network Nov 23: Hull The New Adelphi Nov 28: Birmingham Castle And Falcon Nov 29: Bedford Esquires Tickets are available from the . Online Editor at Louder/Classic Rock magazine since 2014. 38 years in music industry, online for 25.
Also bylines for: Metal Hammer, Prog Magazine, The Word Magazine, The Guardian, The New Statesman, Saga, Music365. Former Head of Music at Xfm Radio, A&R at Fiction Records, early blogger, ex-roadie, published author. Once appeared in a Cure video dressed as a cowboy, and thinks any situation can be improved by the introduction of cats.
Favourite Serbian trumpeter: Dejan Petrović. "A true believer, sharp as a knife, heart of gold." A tribute to Michelle Kerr, the ass-kicking, passionate PR legend who helped shape modern metal as we know it Slayer have their own hot sauce now, and we can’t believe it isn’t called “Hell Awaits” The 15 best new metal songs you need to hear right now.
