Following a hugely successful end to 2011 with the release of the top ten singles collection ‘National Treasures’ and a celebratory sold out show at the O2 Arena in London in December,MANIC STREET PREACHERS will head out in April and May for their first European tour in ten years.
The tour will see the band perform a SELECTION of songs from their 38 track singles compilation ‘National Treasures’. The London show received rave reviews (see below) and these gigs will be a must see for all die-hard Manic fans.
“each song is a tremendous affirmation of their stature in British rock” -Guardian *****
“when they’re having their stadium-sized choruses bellowed back at them by 20,000 people all with their arms in the air, they look like they’re having the time of their lives” - NME
“they have never fully surrendered the punk spirit that propelled them from a school hall to the biggest arenas in the country” - The Times ****
“hearing one of the best bands of the last 20 years power their way through the likes of ‘Suicide is Painless’, ‘Little Baby Nothing’ and ‘Kevin Carter’ is a genuine thrill. - The Independent *****
LIVE DATES:
15 AprilCOPENHAGEN, Amager Bio - Tickets on sale Mon 6th Feb 2012
This is what the media have to say about the album:
***** Q
***** Mojo
***** Uncut
***** Kerrang
" The UK's Ultimate Singles Band" NME
To celebrate the 21st anniversary of their first single release, Manic Street Preachers have released the ultimate singles collection 0n 31st October. 'National Treasures - The Complete Singles' gathers 38 songs from the band's rich history, starting with initial Heavenly Records release 'Motown Junk' (1990) to tracks taken from last year's 'Postcards From A Young Man'
The release is available in a standard 2 CD version, a deluxe 2 CD DVD version, and a delicious £165 box set - for more details on this, read here. The Box Set is available exclusively through the Manics' official store.
"But the side of you they'll never see, is when you're left alone with the memories, That hold your life together ... like glue" - Matt Johnson
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