Press Release from The Answer on 24th May along with tour dates and a couple of videos of live performances in 2012.-
“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, hard rockers, high rollers and anyone else who may not regard themselves as any of the above. The beast that is The Answer stirs once more.
We’re back and we’re back in a big way. With a brand new label, a new management team and a new album aptly named “New Horizon”, the CD, Special limited CD and double 12” vinyl (yep folks, you heard right!) are scheduled for release in UK & Europe on September 30th and on October 1st in the US of A. You see, our love for rock ‘n’ roll is still as fresh as a skinny dip in the Lagan (that’s the big river that runs through Belfast).
We’re also thrilled to be able to let you know that despite his very sad and unfortunate passing, Storm Thorgerson and his team designed our new album cover. It is a testament to Storm’s professionalism that his illness didn’t prevent him from pouring his creative juices into our new art and we are both honoured and privileged for that.
Yes..I think it’s safe to say we’re feeling good about the future folks. And to celebrate this surge of good feeling and positivity we’ve put together a bit of a tour that may interest our dedicated and much loved supporters out there. It’s the biggest UK & European headline tour we’ve ever embarked upon with dates elsewhere in that big wide world to follow.
This is your cue to get excited folks because let me tell you, I haven’t been this excited since they put hallucinogenics in my drink before my A’ level music practical.
The first single from the new album goes by the name of “Spectacular”. We thought we’d go for something nice and understated just to get the wheels turning again. “Spectacular” impact date is on September 16th but you’ll be able to get it complete with video and lots of nice bonus material a good 8 weeks before then! I’m confident this song will sufficiently wet the palate and who knows, it might even provide the soundtrack to your Summer.
Keep your eyes peeled for lots of interesting stuff happening online over the next couple of months in the build up to the big day. And if you’re lucky enough to catch us at a festival this Summer please come over and get drunk with us.
Until we rock out in the flesh once more my friends, stay alive and happy because we need you right now. Spread the good news. Much love!!!
Here’s to a New Horizon!!!”
Cormac the singer guy
Video of The Answer in The Diamond Rock Club – May 2012
TOUR DATES
June 1, 2013
Ballyshannon, Co.Donegal, Ireland
July 20, 2013
Glasgowbury Music Festival, Draperstown, Co.Derry
August 2, 2013
Open air Gränichen, Moortal, Switzerland
October 11, 2013
Belfast, Limelight 2, N Ireland
October 12, 2013
Dublin, Whelans, Eire
October 17, 2013
Manchester, Academy 3, UK
October 18, 2013
Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall, UK
October 19, 2013
Leeds, Cockpit, UK
October 20, 2013
Sheffield, Corporation, UK
October 22, 2013
Glasgow, The Garage, UK
October 23, 2013
Newcastle, O2 Academy, UK
October 24, 2013
Nottingham, Rescue Rooms, UK
October 25, 2013
London, Electric Ballroom, UK
October 26, 2013
Bristol, Thekla, UK
October 27, 2013
Brighton, Concorde 2, UK
October 29, 2013
Haarlem, Patronaat, Netherlands
October 30, 2013
Hengelo, Metropool, Netherlands
October 31, 2013
Antwerpen, Trix, Belgium
November 1, 2013
Köln, Luxor, Germany
November 2, 2013
Weinheim, Café Central, Germany
November 3, 2013
Saarbrücken, Kleiner Klub, Germany
November 5, 2013
Strasbourg, La Laiterie, France
November 6, 2013
Stuttgart, Universum Club, Germany
November 7, 2013
Monthey, Pont Ruge, Switzerland
November 8, 2013
Luzern, Schuur, Switzerland
November 9, 2013
Winterthur, Gaswerk, Switzerland
November 10, 2013
Dornbirn, Conrad Sohm, Austria
November 12, 2013
Vienna, Szene, Austria
November 13, 2013
Munich, Strom, Germany
November 14, 2013
Berlin, Magnet Club, Germany
November 15, 2013
Weissenhäuser, Metal Hammer Festival, Germany
November 16, 2013
Zwolle, Hedon, Netherlands
November 17, 2013
Den Bosch, W2, Netherlands
November 19, 2013
Lyon, Le Transbordeur, France
November 20, 2013
Barcelona, LA2 Apolo, Spain
November 21, 2013
Madrid, El Sol, Spain
November 22, 2013
Zaragoza, Explosivo, Spain
November 23, 2013
Bilbao, Kafe Antzokia, Spain
November 25, 2013
Milan, Tunnel Club, Italy
November 26, 2013
Rome, Circolo degli Artisti, Italy
November 27, 2013
Firenze, Viper Theatre, Italy
November 29, 2013
Paris, Le Trabendo, France
November 30, 2013
Pwllheli, Hard Rock Hell, Wales
Video of The Answer in The Mandela Hall – March 2012