ANATHEMA Frontman Vincent Cavanagh - "We're Not Splitting Up"
May 12, 2007, 17 years ago
ANATHEMA singer/guitarist Vincent Cavanagh has issued the following update:
"No, we're not dead. We had a couple of injuries, but nothing life-threatening. In fact we have not stopped recording here at Les' Sewerside Studios and have now completed demos for 11 of the 14 songs that are in contention for the new album. Over the next week we should have the other three in the bag (musically; a few lyrics to be finished). After that it's back to the pracky room in Liverpool to get in shape for our upcoming tour and festivals. Like you, we are waiting for news from record companies; the ball is in their court. Meanwhile we'll be constantly writing and developing the songs. It looks like festivals will take up most of July. As soon as they're done we'll begin recording the bloody thing! Then, more touring and the cycle continues!So, contrary to rumors, we're not splitting up while we undoubtedly have our best music ahead of us, and yes... it is taking as long as TOOL or RADIOHEAD, but if that's what it has taken to finish an album worthy of such esteemed company, then that's OK by me. For anyone less patient, come see us live soon; we might just give you a taste. It's easy for me, of course. I listen to this stuff every day."
As previously reported, Anathema will release their new album, Everything, later this year. The tracklisting is as follows: 'Thin Air', 'Bricks' (working title), 'Lightning Song', 'Sunlight', 'Get Off. Get Out' (working title), 'Angels Walk Among Us', 'Everything', 'A Simple Mistake', 'Voodoo' (working title), 'Masters (No One Is Free)', 'Paradigm Shift', 'Hingsight'.
Leader Daniel Cavanagh commented about the album recently: "What I love about this record is the character it seems to have. The songs belong together. There is purpose and focus. And it shines. Brightly."
