Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers’ brand new album ‘Critical Thinking’ is out now. Available on LP, CD, hardbook CD (featuring a bonus disc of demos) and cassette. Grab your copy here: ManicStreetPreachers.lnk.to/critical-think…

'Tsunami' turns 26 today. The fourth and final single from 'This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours', it reached No.11 in the UK and spent eight weeks on the singles chart. With its looping refrain and striking video, it remains one of the band’s most quietly powerful tracks. Watch the…

Available tomorrow (Saturday 14th June) as part of Vinyl Weekend 2025 — @hmvtweets exclusive 1921 Edition of Manic Street Preachers' debut album 'Generation Terrorists' on Pink Rose 2LP. Strictly limited. In stores only, with any remaining copies online from 4pm. More info:…

As part of Vinyl Weekend 2025, @hmvtweets will release an exclusive 1921 Edition of Manic Street Preachers' debut album 'Generation Terrorists' on Pink Rose 2LP. Strictly limited and available in stores from Saturday 14th June, with any remaining copies online from 4pm the same…

Pre-order ‘168 Songs of Hatred and Failure’ from @Waterstones and you could win one of Nicky Wire’s own guitars, signed by the band. Written by @KeithCameron2, the book tells the story of Manic Street Preachers through their music, words and the moments that shaped them.…

Stage times have been announced for the Manics’ show at Audley End House & Gardens on Saturday 2nd August, with special guests @thecharlatans and @ashofficial. Final tickets available from: axs.com/uk/events/8663…

“And I just hope that you can forgive us" A few months after the Manics joined @oasis at Maine Road, 'Everything Must Go' was released - the second single from the album of the same name, and a Top 5 hit that summer. Still one of the defining tracks of that era. Where did you…

‘La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh)' turns 32 today. A highlight of 'Gold Against the Soul' and still a regular in the setlist. Watch the band’s iconic Top of the Pops performance from 1993: youtube.com/watch?v=N3kxW3…

Released four years ago today, 'The Secret He Had Missed' features Julia Cumming of @sunflower_bean and remains a standout from 'The Ultra Vivid Lament'. Directed by longtime collaborator Kieran Evans, the official video is available now on the band’s YouTube channel:…

Released in 2003, 'Lipstick Traces: A Secret History of Manic Street Preachers’, the band’s B-sides and rarities compilation, turns 22 today. What’s your favourite track from the collection? Anyone own the 1993 bootleg version?

Released on this day in 2014, 'Futurology' turns 11 today. The band’s twelfth studio album, it charted at No.2 in the UK and marked a bold shift in sound with tracks like 'Europa Geht Durch Mich' and 'Walk Me to the Bridge'. @MOJOmagazine recently placed it at No.3 in their…

Manic Street Preachers play ROCK ZOTTEGEM in Belgium next week - on Saturday 12th July. Full festival info and tickets: rock-zottegem.be

Manic Street Preachers return to the Netherlands next week for Bospop Festival in Weert on Friday 11th July. Tickets and festival info: bospopfestival.nl

One year ago tonight, Manic Street Preachers and @suedeHQ kicked off their co-headline tour at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. A double bill some said was the perfect paring. Who would you like to see the Manics tour with next?

As @glastonbury gets underway, here’s a look back to 2014 and the Manics opening their Other Stage set with ‘Motorcycle Emptiness’ as the sun began to set. Watch the full track here: youtube.com/watch?v=MHgwpb…

To celebrate the release of '168 Songs of Hatred and Failure – A History of Manic Street Preachers', author @KeithCameron2 will be joined in conversation by James Dean Bradfield (with guitar) and Nicky Wire. The events will take place in: Brighton on Thursday 4th September…

Released #OnThisDay in 1993, 'Gold Against The Soul' marked a shift towards a slicker, more expansive sound for Manic Street Preachers. Featuring key singles 'From Despair to Where', 'La Tristesse Durera' and 'Roses in the Hospital', it remains a fan favourite. Where does it…

🎙️| The Cultural Life - BBC Radio 4, 12/06/2025 Jenny Saville in conversation with John Wilson discussing the use of her work on Manic Street Preachers' albums The Holy Bible and Journal For Plague Lovers. #ManicStreetPreachers | @Manics

Released on this day in 2001, 'Ocean Spray' remains one of the most personal and affecting songs in the Manics’ catalogue. Did you buy the single when it came out?