Formed in Downpatrick, County Down in 1992, the punk-pop group has had an impressive career spanning over thirty years. Still at the top of their game, Ash has just announced their headline gig at Cyprus Avenue, Cork this December.
Race The Night will be the band’s first studio album in five years, and their eight in a sparkling 30 year career in music. It is set to be released on September 15 2023 via Fierce Panda. Their debut album, 1977, hit no. 1 in the U.K album charts upon its release in 1996.
Speaking about the new album, lead vocalist and guitarist Tim Wheeler said: “Race the Night is the sound of the band revelling in the sheer joy of being a band after being separated by time and distance through the insanity of the early 2020s. Lyrically it's all about seizing the crossroads moments in life with both hands. Take every chance as if it could be your last.”
Continuing about the songs music video he says: “'Race the Night' video is the product from the fevered mind of long time friend and horror director Jed Shepherd. He's taken a song about seizing the moment and had the band seized by a super fan who proceeds to force the band into doing her bidding. Enjoy the Misery…”
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