ICONIC band the Manic Street Preachers have announced details of their 13th studio album.
Entitled 'Resistance Is Futile' - the album marks the their first new recordings in four years and will be released on April 6, 2018.
A statement by the band, who grew up in Blackwood, said the album is "obsessively melodic' and explores themes such as "memory and loss; forgotten history; confused reality and art as a hiding place and inspiration".
The album was recorded in the band's new Door to the River studio near Newport.
The band statement added: "After delay and difficulties getting started, the record has come together really quickly over the last few months through a surge of creativity and some old school hard work.”
To coincide with the album release, the band have announced a UK tour with support from special guests The Coral.
Welsh dates include Llandudno at the Venue Cymru Arena on May 1 and at at Cardiff Motorpoint Arena on May 5.
Tickets go on sale at 8.30am on Friday, November 24 and early access tickets are available for those who pre-order 'Resistance is Futile'
For more information, visit www.manicstreetpreachers.com
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