* Rotten, to the core Sep 10, 2009
Its ferociously inventive early work has influenced bands such as Massive Attack, the Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream and any number of this decades post-punk revivalists. Its return should be interesting. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Manics pen track for Dame Shirley Sep 8, 2009
Welsh rock group the Manic Street Preachers are among a host of stars who have contributed songs to Dame Shirley Bassey's new record ... " Bond reunionThe Manic Street Preachers' track is called The Girl From Tiger Bay, and marks their first writing credit for another artist since Kylie Minogue's Some Kind Of Bliss in 1997. The diva played Glastonbury in 2007, supporting the Arctic Monkeys The Pet Shop Boys, who have previously worked with divas such as Liza Minelli and Dusty Springfield,... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sex Pistols frontman reforms PiL: report Sep 7, 2009
PiL, said to have influenced bands such as Manic Street Preachers, had chart success with singles such as "Public Image" and "This is not a Love Song". The Sex Pistols spearheaded the 1970s punk movement in England with singles like "Anarchy in the UK.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Third child for Cerys Matthews Aug 18, 2009
Not only did the band catch the tail of the Britpop phenomenon, but Matthews became one of the faces of "Cool Cymru", alongside other Welsh bands such as Manic Street Preachers and Stereophonics. She was even named the Coolest Person in Rock by Melody Maker. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Serb freedom gig wows Europeans Jul 14, 2009
" The performers are conscious of the festival's wider importance. Nicky Wire, bassist with the UK band Manic Street Preachers, says Exit "gives you faith that music can be a symbol for change". "That's what this festival seems to be. It projects Serbia in a pretty amazing way. (BBC News -- Europe)
Briton dies at Serbia music festival Jul 12, 2009
Acts including Lily Allen, the Arctic Monkeys, Manic Street Preachers, Moby, Korn and Madness are performing at the festival, located north of Belgrade. A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesman said: "We can confirm the death of a British national in Serbia following a fall at a music festival and we are providing consular assistance to the family.". (BBC News -- UK)
Eminem comeback crowns UK chart May 25, 2009
Relapse knocked Green Day off the top spot, while the Manic Street Preachers' latest album Journal For Plague Lovers settled in third place. UK rap star Dizzee Rascal's single Bonkers also went straight to number one to become his second UK chart-topper, displacing the Black Eyed Peas. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Supermarkets cover up Manics CD May 15, 2009
The new Manic Street Preachers album is being shipped to supermarkets in a plain slipcase because its artwork has been deemed "inappropriate" ... " You show a piece of art and people just freak out James Dean Bradfield Bradfield added that the band were frustrated by supermarkets' attitudes. "You can have lovely shiny buttocks and guns everywhere in the supermarket on covers of magazines and CDs, but you show a piece of art and people just freak out," he said. Supermarkets' wordFour of the main... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
* Webs give-away culture here to stay May 11, 2009
We are doing this with the new Manic Street Preachers album, Journal for Plague Lovers, he said. The CD has been designed around the manuscript that Richey Edwards left to his band mates before he disappeared in 1995. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Sound future? Apr 19, 2009
It faced closure in 2006, but was saved after a vigorous campaign by local politicians and musicians including the Manic Street Preachers. Some people fear that the surging popularity of internet downloads will kill off record shops for good within a few years. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Musicians get set for NME awards Feb 26, 2009
The Cure will accept NME's godlike genius award, the equivalent to an outstanding contribution prize, and join past honourees including Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream and Ian Brown. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Lily Allen and Keane join T in the Park line-up Feb 25, 2009
The organisers of the music festival announced yesterday that Paolo Nutini, Bloc Party and Manic Street Preachers would also perform at the three-day event, which takes place on July 10-12 at Balado in Kinross-shire. They join previously announced headliners The Killers, Kings of Leon, Blur and Snow Patrol. (The Herald)
Much more music Feb 7, 2009
On the rock front, Good Charlotte get the remix treatment, Metro Station are slick, and the 'Modern Rock' compilation includes the likes of Daughtry, Manic Street Preachers, Kings of Leon, Live and Velvet Revolver. And at the other end of the spectrum are The Priests three real Catholic priests from Ireland who tackle songs like 'Ave Maria' and 'Benedictus. (iAfrica.com)
