Primal Scream Set To Tour December 2012

Primal Scream Set To Tour December 2012 Primal Scream are the prime example of a fantastic live band. Last seen in 2011 performing their era-defining album Screamadelica in full, they received raving reviews from media and fans alike, making them one of the must-see bands of last year. This December, Primal Scream return to Australia this summer armed with classics, fan favourites and brand new songs.

After 30 years as a band, British game-changers Primal Scream remain at the cutting edge, blending rock, psychedelia and electro into a space where echoes of the past meet a beautiful future.

With long-time bassist Mani departing to re-form The Stone Roses, Debbie Googe of My Bloody Valentine has picked up the bass to join singer Bobby Gillespie, guitarist Andrew Innes, keyboardist Martin Duffy, drummer Darrin Mooney and guitarist Barrie Cadogan.

Primal Scream Set To Tour December 2012 Primal Scream are now drawing from all parts of their far-reaching career. “How can you go from ‘Get your rocks off’ to Shine Like Stars?” Gillespie asked The Irish Times recently. “The way you do it is play it intensely and sincerely and with conviction. Play like you f—ing mean it.” That’s just what the SCREAM have been doing, with recent setlists spanning 1991’s Screamadelica (Movin’ on Up, Damaged, Come Together, Slip Inside This House, Loaded, Higher Than the Sun), 1994’s Give Out But Don’t Give Up (Jailbird, Rocks), 2000’s XTRMNTR (Swastika Eyes, Accelerator, Shoot Speed/Kill Light), 2006’s Riot City Blues (Country Girl) and new songs (2012, Relativity) plucked from sessions for their 10th studio album, set to be the follow-up to 2008’s Beautiful Future.

Frontman Gillespie reveals the band’s new album is close to completion and features input from Andrew Weatherall, David Holmes, producer Tom Elmhirst (Amy Winehouse, Adele) and My Bloody Valentine guitarist Kevin Shields.

As they enter their fourth decade, one thing remains the same: Primal Scream will always say it with passion and energy. Be among the first to glimpse their future when they tour Australia this December. Tickets are on sale from the 7th September.