Derby, UK based Rockers These Wicked Rivers published the official video for the tarck “Don’t Pray For Me” taken from their forthcoming album, “Force Of Nature,” set to release on March 1st, 2024 via Fat Earth Records. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
These Wicked Rivers release new single “Don’t Pray For Me” on February 23, 2024 and announce special support slot with The Answer at London Dingwalls on June 20, 2024.
Stepping away from their more traditional Blues Rock style, “Don’t Pray For Me” is a huge track and the most anticipated moment in any live set among fans – a modern-day anthem driven by haunting vocals and searing guitars, which, at over 5 minutes long, makes for one of the more epic and emotional tracks on the forthcoming album.
Multi-instrumentalist Rich Wilson explains how “Don’t Pray For Me” came about: “Don’t Pray For Me has been with the band from the very beginning, gifted by myself to John long before I joined the band and, legend has it, finalised within the band’s very first rehearsal. It has acted as both a showpiece and finale at every gig the band have ever played.
The words can often be heard being sung back by the audience over the sound of the band playing, and connect us all in a very special way night after night.
The song itself is one of reflection, acknowledging that there is good and bad in everyone but carrying a positive message of acceptance and mindfulness. We now invite you to join the family and connect with it in your own personal way.”
Pre-Order new album “Force Of Nature” (out March 01, 2024) HERE
Tracklist:
01. Force Of Nature
02. The Family
03. Black Gold
04. Testify
05. When The War Is Won
06. Riverboat Man
07. Just To Be A Man
08. Lord Knows
09. Don’t Pray For Me
10. Lonely Road
Bonus Tracks:
11. Force Of Nature (acoustic)
12. When The War Is Won (acoustic)
Established in 2014, These Wicked Rivers are Derby’s entry to the new wave of Rock and Roll that is sweeping across the United Kingdom. Drawing influence from the well of Rock legends and Blues greats, the band have made a huge impact since their inception with their unique brand of Blues-infused modern Rock steadily picking up plaudits for their gutsy live performances across the UK.
Regarding their upcoming shows, guitarist Arran Day is similarly excited about getting back on the road for the UK headline dates in May, which the band have dubbed the “Peace, Love & Lampshades Tour“:
“The Force Of Nature tour was such a massive success for us in terms of getting out and playing for new faces in new places, so we really wanted to hit the road as soon as possible and do it all over again. Fresh from the release of our second album Force Of Nature we’ll be bringing our signature stage show up and down the country, decorating each room as if it were 1974 and your nan’s just put the kettle on. In times of greed, turmoil and darkness let yourselves escape by joining us for a celebration of peace, love and of course… lampshades.”
Support for all May shows (except Cardiff) will be Scottish Rockers She Burns Red.
Tickets for the “Peace, Love & Lampshades Tour” are on sale now HERE
Celebrating the release of the album on March 1st, the band have announced a series of in-store signings and intimate acoustic shows to celebrate the album release, commencing 1st March at Rough Trade in Nottingham, then heading to hmv Derby, hmv Lancaster, hmv Birmingham and hmv Norwich. They will also be paying a visit to the Dandy Gent Barbers and the Mercia Distillery for special events and invite everyone to attend as many as they can.
These Wicked Rivers full tour dates 2024:
Mar 01 Rough Trade Nottingham
Mar 02 hmv Derby
Mar 03 hmv Lancaster
Mar 04 Dandy Gent Irongate, Derby
Mar 05 hmv Birmingham (Bullring)
Mar 06 hmv Norwich
Mar 07 Mercia Spirits, Bishton Hall
Mar 09 Wolverhampton Uglyfest KK’s Steel Mill
Mar 16 Matlock Bath The Grand Pavilion (»Force Of Nature« Album Celebration Show)
Mar 23 Peddlers Market, Chesterfield
These Wicked Rivers ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades’ w/ She Burns Red
2024 Headline UK Tour Dates:
May 17 Bridgwater Cobblestones
May 18 Stoke Sugar Mill
May 19 Manchester Night & Day
May 24 Cardiff Club Ifor Bach* She Burns Red not appearing
May 25 Bournemouth Bear Cave
May 26 Call Of The Wild Festival
May 31 Leicester 02 Academy
Jun 01 Edinburgh Bannermans
Jun 02 Leeds Brudenell Social
Jun 20 London Dingwalls (supporting The Answer)
