New single,'In This Land', unlike the traditional sound of The Answer, has a more contemporary stripped down folk sound utilising acoustic guitars, mandolins and layered harmonies. It sees the band rediscover their roots and is a paean to the greats of their Northern Irish culture referencing influences such as Van Morrison, Alex Higgins and Rory Gallagher. To coincide with the strong links to home, the track will be released on March 17th; St Patrick’s day.

Says singer Cormac Neeson, “The song is about growing up in Northern Ireland and the sense of cultural identity that such an upbringing spawns. It’s a very colourful and wonderful place, at times contradictory, at times tragic but always unique and oh so memorable. It’s something we’re all very proud of; our little land has been responsible for its fair share of heroes, criminals and stars!”

The single is taken from their latest album Solas, which came out late last year and received rave reviews. Team Rock referred to the album as "...an unmistakable, quantum leap forward. To coincide with the release, the band will also be heading out on tour later this month and into March.

Feb 24th - Belfast, Limelight

Feb 25th - Dublin, Academy 2

Feb 26th - Dorset, Winters End Festival (Headliners)

Feb 28th - Bristol, Fleece & Firkin

Mar 1st - Cardiff, Globe

Mar 2nd - Southampton, Engine Rooms

Mar 3rd - Manchester, Band On The Wall

Mar 4th - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms

Ever wondered what a post-rock / black metal band would sound like? Well, wonder no longer! After making their UK live debut main stage at Bloodstock Festival last summer, depressive black metal merchants Ghost Bath, have confirmed they will return to the UK and also visit Ireland this May with Swedish metallers Katatonia. Frontman Nameless commented: "We had a blast in the UK last year and have been itching to return since. It will be great to play for you all and show off some brand new material."

Ghost Bath began in October of 2013 with the release of their self-titled EP on Solitude Productions (China). This was followed by their debut LP, Funeral, which was released on Pest Productions (China) in June of 2014. For much of their early career, they gave the impression that they were Chinese, which would have been deadly, but it turns out they’re from North Dakota. Whatever their origins, they make very interesting music.

Moonlover, their latest LP was released originally on Northern Silence Productions (Germany) and then re-released with a bonus track through Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The album was produced by Josh Schroeder and Nameless. Ghost Bath have just finished the recording of their upcoming new album with producer Josh Schroeder again at the helm. A late spring 2017 release is tentatively expected via Nuclear Blast.

Confirmed tour dates are as follows. Tickets on sale now and available via the links below:

Katatonia w/ Ghost Bath

7th May – Leeds – The Brudenell Social Club

8th May – Bristol – The Marble Factory

9th May – Wolverhampton – Slade Rooms

10th May – Southampton – Engine Rooms

11th May – Manchester – Sound Control

12th May – Glasgow – Garage

13th May – Belfast – Limelight 2

14th May – Dublin – Academy