Reactivated BLACK ROSE Preparing To Play First Shows In More Than 20 Years

October 5, 2010

The new lineup of the reactivated NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) band BLACK ROSE is currently rehearsing for upcoming shows, which will start in early 2011. The group's set will consist of songs from BLACK ROSE's very first demo, first single, first album ("Boys will Be Boys"),second album ("Walk It How You Talk It"),various singles and EPs from the 1980s and select tracks from the latest, third album ("Cure For Your Disease").

According to a press release, "These dates will be the first time the band has played live for over 20 years, but make no mistake they have every intention of delivering the goods just like they did back in the 1980s."

BLACK ROSE's current lineup consists of original vocalist Steve Bardsley, original guitarist Kenny Nicholson, second drummer Barry Youll, and the band's latest additions, Kiko Rivers on bass and Andy Reeve on guitar.

BLACK ROSE was formed back in the early 1980s in the North East of England. The band released quite a few records, including various singles, EPs and two albums — "Boys Will Be Boys" (Bullet Records, 1984) and "Walk It How You Talk It" (Neat Records, 1987). After splitting up in 1989, two original members of the band — Steve Bardsley (lead vocals, guitar) and Chris Watson (lead guitar) — decided to get back together and write some brand new material. They were joined by Kiko Rivers (bass) and Mal "Malla" Smith (drums).

A 15-track BLACK ROSE compilation CD featuring some of the band's '80s material, entitled "Bright Lights Burnin'", was released through Majestic Rock Records.

BLACK ROSE's latest album, "Cure For Your Disease", was made available earlier this year as a digital-only release.

"Cure For Your Disease" track listing:

01. Cure For Your Disease
02. Sign Of The Times
03. Twice Shy Once Bitten
04. Fight For Your Life
05. Doghouse
06. Baby Believe Me
07. Love Addiction
08. Killing Yourself To Live
09. Got Me Where You Want Me
10. Rock Renegades
11. Take It Easy
12. So Predictable

For more information, visit www.blackrose-rockband.co.uk.

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