UK-based rockers THUNDER, who played a farewell show in August 2009 at Sonisphere in Knebworth, have issued the following update via their webmaster:

"Dear All,

Thanks to all you lunatics, the recent Thunder activities have been extremely successful:

The Childline Rocks 2011 USA Charity ride was a triumph, raising a staggering £11,500 to date (including Gift Aid). There was a hell of a lot of video and audio recorded, and it is being evaluated as I type. We'll be in touch with donors regarding how they can access their content as soon as we can, but please bear with us, it's a bit of a job.

Both Sun Valley Pavilion and Rock City Nottingham warm up shows went extremely well, and the band was very pleased with how they turned out, so thanks to all who showed up, screamed, sang, clapped, etc, especially at such short notice in Nottingham (contractual obligations meant it had to be last minute). These shows provided ideal preparation for the triumph that was High Voltage last Sunday. Official word from the festival organisers is that Thunder had the biggest crowd, best audience reaction, and the best attended signing session of the entire weekend, so huge thanks again to all of you who did your bit.

As hinted at recently in interviews, the band have decided to do a Christmas show. Discussions are taking place, and we'll be making an announcement as soon as we know the details. I must stress that there are no plans to do anything beyond that."

Stay tuned here or go to this location for updates.

(Photo by Steve Brinkman)