Manic Street Preachers

Released on this day in 2003, 'Lipstick Traces (A Secret History Of Manic Street Preachers)'. Bringing together B-sides, rarities, covers and live recordings, the collection offered a different perspective on the band's story. Which track do you return to most?

Described by The Quietus as "a late-career masterpiece", ‘Futurology’ was released on this day in 2014. To mark its 12th anniversary, revisit Simon Price's retrospective on the record: thequietus.com/articles/15666…

Released on this day in 1999, ‘Tsunami’. Here's the song performed live at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium during the unforgettable 'Manic Millennium' show that saw Manic Street Preachers close out the 20th century.

Out now: 'Throw Over Your Man' by The Anchoress, featuring guest vocals and guitar from James Dean Bradfield. The track is taken from @The_Anchoress' forthcoming album 'As We Once Were', released on 7th August.

27 years ago today, Manic Street Preachers headlined @glastonbury for the very first time. Here's 'Motown Junk' from that unforgettable Pyramid Stage performance.

Released on this day in 1993, 'Gold Against The Soul'. 33 years on, the album stands as a pivotal chapter in the band's story, bridging the raw ambition of 'Generation Terrorists' and the anthems to come.

Released on this day in 2001, ‘Ocean Spray’, the third single from ‘Know Your Enemy’. Written by James Dean Bradfield, the song reached No.15 in the UK charts and remains one of the most moving tracks in the Manics catalogue.

Also released on this day, in 1993, ‘From Despair To Where’. The lead single from ‘Gold Against The Soul’ and a fan favourite ever since. Where does it rank among your favourite Manics singles?

Released on this day in 1992, ‘Motorcycle Emptiness’, the fifth single from ‘Generation Terrorists’. 34 years later, it remains one of the defining songs in the Manic Street Preachers catalogue. Watch the song performed live at Glastonbury in 2014 on the BBC’s official YouTube channel: youtu.be/MHgwpbCYUfo?si…

Released on this day in 1994, ‘Faster/P.C.P.’, the double A-side lead single from ‘The Holy Bible’. A fearless statement from a band at their most confrontational, the single reached No.16 in the UK charts.

Tickets are on sale now for Manic Street Preachers’ North American headline shows this November. 16.11.26 - San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom 18.11.26 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern 19.11.26 - San Diego, CA - Observatory North Park Full details and tickets at: manicstreetpreachers.com/cat-news/north…

Tickets are on sale now for both Manic Street Preachers shows at Dublin’s @3olympiatheatre on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd October 2026. Get yours here: ticketmaster.ie/artist/741429?…

10 years on from Liberty Stadium. Watch the full performance of ‘No Surface All Feeling’ now on the band’s official YouTube channel: youtu.be/UkuYLFZ7QjM Manic Street Preachers tour the UK this autumn with @suedeHQ. All clips by the band’s long-term collaborator @kierboyo.

Live at Liberty Stadium. 28th May 2016.

Minutes before going on stage at Liberty Stadium.

Liberty Stadium. 28th May 2016. #OnThisDay

10 years ago today, Manic Street Preachers performed ‘Everything Must Go’ in full at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium. A snapshot from the day.

Manic Street Preachers have been announced for @IDaysMilano 2026 in Italy. The band will perform on Friday 3rd July at Ippodromo SNAI San Siro, Milan. Tickets are on sale now: livenation.it/florence-the-m…

Due to popular demand, Manic Street Preachers have added a second show at Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre. The band now play the venue on October 22 and October 21. Tickets on sale this Friday, May 29.