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Anathema - Member Survives Suicide Attempt

Official statement from Anathema as follows:

"We want to let you know that unfortunately life has been very tough on one of our band members, Dan, in the last two years, and He has attempted suicide. He has has been under a chronic and profound depression for years."

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Band profile: Anathema
Posted: 23.05.2022 by Bad English | Comments (15)


Anathema - Going On Indefinite Hiatus

Sad news for the fans and sympathizers of Anathema. In a public statement, the band have announced that they will go on an indefinite hiatus. More can be read below.

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Source: anathemamusic.com
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Posted: 23.09.2020 by MetalManic | Comments (31)


Anathema - 'We're Here Because We're Here' Anniversary Tour Announced

Anathema are pleased to announce a string of tour dates in March 2020, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the album We're Here Because We're Here. A 16-date run will kick off in Glasgow on March 6th, and will also include appearance at Prognosis Festival in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

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Event: Anathema: WHBWH 10th Anniversary Tour 2021
Posted: 03.10.2019 by Abattoir | Comments (8)


Anathema - Alternative 4 Anniversary Shows Confirmed

U.K.'s atmospheric group Anathema has just announced their 'Acoustic Resonance' Tour 2019 for Latin America! It'll be a stripped down show featuring Daniel Cavanagh, Vincent Cavanagh and old time friend/ex-band member Duncan Patterson to celebrate 20 years of the pioneering album, Alternative 4. No word yet on whether they will announce more Alternative 4 anniversary shows.

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Source: anathemamusic.com
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Posted: 29.11.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Anathema - To Embark On Ambient Acoustic Tour

Anathema have announced new tour dates recently. The trek will include four UK shows and three European shows in an 'Ambient Acoustic' setting. Anathema will be touring these shows as a four-piece featuring Daniel and Vincent Cavanagh and Lee and John Douglas. Support acts will be announced shortly.

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Source: anathemamusic.com
Band profile: Anathema
Posted: 11.08.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Anathema - Launch New Promo Video

British group Anathema have revealed their new video for the single "Can't Let Go" from their latest album, The Optimist, released this year. The song, written by drummer John Douglas further explores the journey of the character of The Optimist in "Can't Let Go" first introduced through their album A Fine Day To Exit. The video for "Can't let Go" is also available to view in an alternative flat 360° format.

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Source: kscopemusic.com
Band profile: Anathema
Posted: 19.09.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Anathema - Premiere New Song, Announce Tour

Today, Anathema has shared two big news. Apart from premiering the first song off of their impending new album, The Optimist, they also announced a European tour in support of the record with special guests Alcest. The new track is entitled "Springfield" and you can give it a few spins below. Just how optimistic are you after hearing this song?

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Posted: 30.03.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (14)


Anathema - Reveal Details & Cover Art For New Studio Album

Anathema's new album is almost here! While you still have to wait until June to get it, today you can find out the details about it and begin anticipating it. After 2014's album Distant Satellites, the atmospheric rockers are back with their eleventh full-length, The Optimist. Due for release on 9th June through Kscope, The Optimist will soon reveal "some of the darkest, most challenging and unexpected music the sextet have put their name to." Find out the concept and cover below.

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Source: kscopemusic.com
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Posted: 24.03.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (14)


Anathema - Announce Shows, Working On New Album

If you are eager for new material from Anathema, there's good news today! The band has been lining up an Autumn tour to road test new music that they have been working on in their London studio for the past few months. Two years after their latest offering, Distant Satellites, in an almost unprecedented step for the band, they will embark on a string of dates to road-test material from their still-untitled eleventh studio album. Let the anticipation begin!

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Source: kscopemusic.com
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Posted: 05.09.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Anathema - To Release Cathedral Concert Film

You might remember that a while ago Anathema did a series of special cathedral shows. One of them was at Liverpool's cathedral and they filmed it. Directed by Lasse Hoile (Steven Wilson, Katatonia, Opeth), A Sort Of Homecoming is a stunning concert film of the band's homecoming show on March 7th 2015 in the spectacular setting of the Liverpool cathedral. Set for release on the 30th of October through Kscope, you can get a glimpse of their performance below.

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Source: kscopemusic.com
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Posted: 28.08.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Anathema - Music For Nations To Reissue Albums

Music For Nations, the celebrated and legendary heavy metal, rock and prog record label, has returned and it brings good news for Anathema fans. Available in April (and to pre-order here now), the label is set to release a series of special reissues covering the Anathema's MFN catalogue including a special box set. Check out all of the details below.

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Posted: 17.02.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Anathema - Danny Cavanagh Releasing Solo Album, Crowdfunding Campaign

Anathema's guitarist/vocalist/keyboardist Daniel "Danny" Cavanagh has just launched a Pledge crowdfunding campaign for his solo record Memory And Meaning which contains intimately recorded cover songs from artists that have inspired him throughout his life. There are many highly exclusive items to Pledge for including a personalised and dedicated Anathema song of your choice, recorded by Danny himself. You can check it out here if you are interested.

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Posted: 19.12.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Anathema - To Play At Roadburn With Duncan Patterson And Darren White

Anathema fans are in for a treat at Roadburn Festival 2015. Something very special will be happening next year as the band will play a special Resonance set at Roadburn and they will be joined by former members, bassist Duncan Patterson and vocalist Darren White. Roadburn making your dreams come true! Another good thing is that if you are not going to Roadburn, the band will make a short Resonance tour in 2015.

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Posted: 10.11.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (10)


Shows Cancelled At Strasbourg's La Laiterie - Include Accept, In Flames, Anathema

Strasbourg's concert venue La Laiterie has announced the cancellation of several upcoming shows, scheduled from 09/10 to 22/10. Those include one of the two French dates of Accept's 2014 tour, one of the French dates of In Flames' 2014 European tour and one of the French dates of Anathema's 2014 European tour. The findings of a recent security inspection pointed out a potential safety hazard in the main concert hall. As a consequence, the city of Strasbourg - the owner - decided to temporarily shut down the place pending its return to compliance with the regulatory requirements.

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Posted: 11.10.2014 by quirin | Comments (1)


Anathema - New Lyric Video Online

Liverpool atmospheric rock sextet Anathema release a brand new lyric video for the track "Anathema". The song is taken from their latest record Distant Satellites, out from June 6th, 2014. The video is available for streaming down under through the YouTube player.

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Posted: 09.08.2014 by NocturnalStalker | Comments (7)