Arthur Brown is announcing three shows each in Germany and Italy to take place this December. The much admired and iconic British singer will be performing in support of his current album, the critically acclaimed Long Long Road, which was released on his 80th birthday on June 24, this year. 

"I am thrilled to finally be able to start presenting Long Long Road live on tour, starting with Germany and Italy", the self-proclaimed "God of Hellfire" enthuses. "There will be more shows coming, so watch this space. Of course, I will also bring those classics in my travel suitcase and a new show to make them shine even more. See you all on the road!"

Tour dates:

December
1 - Jena, Germany - KuBa
3 - Rüsselsheim, Germany - Das Rind
4 - München, Germany - Rote Sonne
7 - Bologna, Italy - Freakout Club
8 - Roma, Italy - Init
9 - Torino, Italy - TBC

Long Long Road is available as a box set including a 48-page hardcover 2CD artbook, a gatefold 180g orange marble vinyl-LP, a bonus 7" vinyl single, a wall flag, 4 30x30 cm art prints, and a certificate of authenticity personally signed and hand-numbered by Arthur Brown. The 2CD artbook is also available separately and includes liner-notes by Arthur Brown, enhanced artwork and photography, and two exclusive studio recordings.  "Long Long Road" is furthermore available on black 180g vinyl LP, on transparent red 180g vinyl LP, and as a Digipak CD.

Long Long Road is streaming in full on all digital platforms. Order here.

Tracklisting:

"Gas Tanks"
"Coffin Confession"
"Going Down"
"Once I Had Illusions (Part 1)"
"I Like Games"
"Shining Brightness"
"The Blues and Messing Round"
"Long Long Road"
"Once I Had Illusions (Part 2)"

Lineup:

Arthur Brown – vocals, guitars, piano
Rik Patten – multiple instruments

- Recording at Sonic Scoops Studios UK
- Produced by Arthur Brown with Rik Patten
- Arrangements by Arthur Brown and Rik Patten
- Mix & engineering by Rik Patten
- Mastering by Marc Urselli
- Artwork by Laurie Avon
- Photography and imagery by Harvey Waller
- Layout & design by Jean Valnoir Simoulin

(Photo - Harvey Waller)