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The upcoming issue of D-Side magazine will include a lengthy, exclusive interview with Carl McCoy, conducted by Emmanuel Hennequin of Obskure. In the interview, McCoy discusses the band's current status and the increased role he wants his musicians to play in the future, as well as the "Ceromonies" DVD, the "Sleepers" EP and the next set of studio recordings. A full four pages are devoted to the interview, which also features photos by Jakub Sorys. The issue, with Goldfrapp on the cover, will appear on newsstands by March 12.
In addition, we've received word that FOTN will not play the first of the four Christmas dates, as previously reported, but will perform Dec. 27-29. Our Live section has been changed accordingly.
FOTN's management announced today on Facebook that the band will headline the "RockHard Tent" at the Hellfest in France on June 19. More details as we get them.
In the meantime, Peter Yates, the guitarist from the early lineup, has released an EP of new songs that can be downloaded online for a small sum. Check out "Tanks" at the link.
Many apologies for the delay in reporting this news: it appears that Fields of the Nephilim will be performing four live shows with Laibach, Project Pitchfork, Agonize and Faderhead -- a series called The Christmas Ball -- in December. The dates begin Dec. 26 in Hanover and wrap up on Dec. 29 in Berlin. Full info is available in the Live section.
Portugal was not as sub-zero as Warsaw, but FOTN was still on fire, playing a generous set to a happy crowd. Here's what the band unleashed:
Main set:Shroud
Straight to the Light
Trees Come Down
Preacher Man
Dawnrazor
From the Fire
Penetration
Moonchild
Love Under Will
Watchman
Mourning Sun
Encore:
For Her Light
Zoon
Last Exit for the Lost
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Fields of the Nephilim reportedly blazed in Warsaw over the weekend (where daily temps were -20 or less). Although the sets contained no surprises, fans who attended the gigs say they were among the best they've seen to date. Here are the set lists:
JANUARY 22Main set:
Harmonica Man
Preacher Man
Trees Come Down
Watchman
Dawnrazor
Penetration
From the Fire
Love Under Will
Moonchild
Encore:
For Her Light
Psychonaut
JANUARY 23
Main set:
Shroud
Straight to the Light
Penetration
From the Fire
Moonchild
Watchman
Requiem
Shine
Zoon III
Mourning Sun
Encore:
Love Under Will
Last Exit for the Lost
Meanwhile, The Eden House has launched a new Web site featuring photos, audio, video, lyrics and a forum for fans to discuss the finer points of the band's music. In addition, The Eden House has announced some new gigs for the spring and summer, including several festivals. This is beginning to look like a proper tour. :)
Lastly, as always, 2009 news has been moved to the archive. Happy New Year!