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Forlorn Hope

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  • Roll of Honour

Historical Heavy Metal

From the pages of History...

“the first chapter of a band destined to majorly flourish.”

— Pete Ringmaster, The Ringmaster Review

“if this is how they taught it in schools, history would be much more fun.”

— Tsarina Wilson, Ever Metal

“...a musical version of Bernard Cornwell’s 'Sharpe' novels.”

— Ferry Templeton, Sentinel Daily

The Band
Forlorn Hope are a five piece heavy metal band from Merseyside that combine history and heavy metal with epic results. Described as “a musical version of Bernard Cornwell's 'Sharpe' novels” (Sentinel Daily), Forlorn Hope use punchy, hook-filled heavy metal and vivid, meticulously researched lyrics to retell, through the medium of metal, some of the most dramatic stories in military history. High octane, classic metal riffs and majestic keyboards unite to give these tales the sense of excitement, intensity and scale that they deserve.

Events

Keep up to date with Forlorn Hope's  shows, releases and events below.  Use this calendar,or sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know when new events are announced.

Previous events

Date Event Location
Sunday, August 24, 2025 @ 7:00PM Sun, Aug 24, 2025 @ 7:00PM Forlorn Hope, Novacrow & Freya Goes West Zanzibar, Liverpool Zanzibar, Liverpool
Saturday, November 13, 2021 @ 7:00PM Sat, Nov 13, 2021 @ 7:00PM Forlorn Hope The Pub, Lancaster The Pub, Lancaster
Thursday, October 28, 2021 @ 7:00PM Thu, Oct 28, 2021 @ 7:00PM Battleaxe, with Medusa Touch and Forlorn Hope Dreadnought Rock Nightclub, Bathgate Dreadnought Rock Nightclub, Bathgate
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 @ 7:00PM Wed, Oct 27, 2021 @ 7:00PM Battleaxe, with Medusa Touch and Forlorn Hope Ivory Blacks, Glasgow Ivory Blacks, Glasgow
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 @ 7:00PM Tue, Oct 26, 2021 @ 7:00PM Battleaxe, with Medusa Touch and Forlorn Hope Bannerman's, Edinburgh Bannerman's, Edinburgh
Friday, September 3, 2021 @ 6:00PM Fri, Sep 3, 2021 @ 6:00PM Warhorns Party 2021 Drax Power Station, Drax, Selby Drax Power Station, Drax, Selby
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 @ 7:30PM Wed, Aug 4, 2021 @ 7:30PM Forlorn Hope - Jimmy's Bar, Liverpool Jimmy's Bar, Liverpool Jimmy's Bar, Liverpool
Saturday, September 5, 2020 @ 7:00PM Sat, Sep 5, 2020 @ 7:00PM Forlorn Hope - Newcastle Newcastle Newcastle
Saturday, April 4, 2020 @ 7:00PM Sat, Apr 4, 2020 @ 7:00PM Forlorn Hope - Lancaster (Double-Set) Lancaster Lancaster
Friday, March 27, 2020 @ 7:00PM Fri, Mar 27, 2020 @ 7:00PM Forlorn Hope - Edinburgh Edinburgh Edinburgh
Saturday, February 22, 2020 @ 1:00PM — 11:00PM Sat, Feb 22, 2020 @ 1:00PM — 11:00PM Pentre Fest 2020 Pentre, Mold Pentre, Mold
Saturday, February 1, 2020 @ 7:00PM Sat, Feb 1, 2020 @ 7:00PM Sellsword & Forlorn Hope The Fulford Arms, York The Fulford Arms, York
Sunday, November 17, 2019 @ 12:00PM Sun, Nov 17, 2019 @ 12:00PM Marching East Tour - Ragnarok Metal Fest - 2019 Brickmakers & B2 Venue, Norwich Brickmakers & B2 Venue, Norwich
Saturday, November 16, 2019 @ 10:30PM Sat, Nov 16, 2019 @ 10:30PM Marching East Tour - Lincoln The Alleykat Club, Lincoln The Alleykat Club, Lincoln
Friday, November 15, 2019 @ 8:30PM Fri, Nov 15, 2019 @ 8:30PM Marching East Tour - Stockport The Spinning Top, Stockport The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday, September 28, 2019 @ 12:00PM Sat, Sep 28, 2019 @ 12:00PM Power Metal Quest Fest - 2019 CapsaArx Studios, Birmingham CapsaArx Studios, Birmingham
Friday, August 23, 2019 @ 7:00PM Fri, Aug 23, 2019 @ 7:00PM The Blossoms - Stockport The Blossoms, Stockport The Blossoms, Stockport
Saturday, August 3, 2019 @ 7:00PM Sat, Aug 3, 2019 @ 7:00PM Heavy Metal For Wigan IX The Boulevard, Wigan The Boulevard, Wigan
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 @ 7:00PM Tue, Jul 30, 2019 @ 7:00PM Archie's Bar - Prestatyn Archie's Bar, Prestatyn Archie's Bar, Prestatyn
Saturday, July 27, 2019 @ 7:00PM — 11:00PM Sat, Jul 27, 2019 @ 7:00PM — 11:00PM 'Over The Hills' Album Launch EBGBs, Liverpool EBGBs, Liverpool
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Latest News

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    Apr 12, 2026

    WIN A COPY OF ‘VALOUR PART I’ SIGNED AT GALLIPOLI


    On 25/04/1915 the SS River Clyde, Britain’s “Wooden Horse”, grounded at V Beach Gallipoli, disgorging British troops into a hurricane of Turkish bullets. This disastrous opening to the “forsaken” Gallipoli campaign inspired our song ‘Ulysses, 1915’.

     

    Last year, Chris was…

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    Dec 1, 2025

    Forlorn Hope Announce Valour Pt. II

    Forlorn Hope are excited to announce that they will be headed back into Whitewood Studios once more this December, to record the second part of their Valour project “Valour Pt. II”.

    The upcoming EP will be releasing in 2026, and…

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    Aug 30, 2024

    Forlorn Hope Release 'Valour - Part I'

    Today marks the release of Forlorn Hope's latest EP, ‘Valour - Part I’, the first instalment of the band's second full length album ‘Valour’. ‘Valour’ tells the stories of fifteen VC actions from Crimea to the Second World War; stories…

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    Aug 27, 2024

    Forlorn Hope Release Long Time Fan-Favourite Single 'The Last Ride'!

    Forlorn Hope have just released a new single, ‘The Last Ride’. This song has been long-awaited by fans, due it first debuting in the band's live shows in 2019, and becoming a firm fan favourite ever since. The track is…

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    Jun 13, 2024

    New Forlorn Hope Single 'Down in Flames' Releases!


    Forlorn Hope have just released a new single, ‘Down in Flames’. The track is the first single to be released from the band's upcoming EP ‘Valour - Part I’. The single comes accompanied by a new lyric video by Very…

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    Jun 7, 2024

    'Valour - Part I' Crowdfunder Officially Launches - Release Date Announced!



    Forlorn Hope have launched their crowdfunding campaign for their upcoming EP, ‘Valour - Part I’. In addition to this, the cover artwork has finally been unveiled and the release date announced. ‘Valour - Part I’ will be releasing on 30/08/24…

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    Dec 22, 2023

    FORLORN HOPE RELEASE DETAILS OF FORTHCOMING SECOND ALBUM


    Forlorn Hope have released the title and subject matter of their long awaited second album.

    ‘Valour’ is a collection of stories of the Victoria Cross; Britain’s highest military honour since 1856, awarded for “most conspicuous bravery or some daring or…

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    Dec 11, 2023

    Forlorn Hope Christmas Raffle Now Open

    To raise funds for their new release, Forlorn Hope have today opened their first Christmas raffle.

     

    The grand prize is a ‘Redcoat’ battle map signed by Chris on the field at Waterloo earlier this year, with a complete CD discography…

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    Nov 24, 2023

    FORLORN HOPE TO RETURN TO STUDIO, WITH DANNY KELLY BACK ON DRUMS - NEW RELEASE COMING 2024

    Forlorn Hope will return to the studio this month to record five new tracks, to be released in the first half of 2024.

    Former drummer and founder member Danny Kelly has returned to drumming duties on a part-time basis to…

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    Aug 2, 2022

    Forlorn Hope Withdraw From Warhorns Festival 2022

    Forlorn Hope will no longer be playing this year’s Warhorns Festival in Yorkshire. The band released this statement on social media -  

    “We are immensely sorry to announce that we have had to withdraw from Warhorns Festival 2022. 

    Due to…

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    Mar 9, 2022

    DANNY KELLY LEAVES FORLORN HOPE

    Drummer and founder member of Forlorn Hope, Danny Kelly, has announced that he will be leaving the band with immediate effect. 

    Danny released this statement on the band’s social media channels: 

    “Unfortunately, I have decided to bring my time…

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    Feb 25, 2022

    NEW SINGLE ‘REDCOAT’ OUT TODAY 

    “so powerful it borders on epic” 

    “It’s a testament to the band’s huge amount of talent that the song is able to take us through a complex and often deeply controversial history” 

    “Redcoat is not…

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    Feb 23, 2022

    Forlorn Hope release official lyric video for ‘Redcoat’ 

    Forlorn Hope have released the official lyric video for their upcoming standalone single ‘Redcoat’. 

    The lyric video was produced by Andy Pilkington of Very Metal Art, who was also responsible for the lyric video to Forlorn Hope’s previous release ‘To…

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    Jan 14, 2022

    New Single, 'Redcoat', Now Available For Pre-order

    Forlorn Hope’s new standalone single ‘Redcoat’ - out 25/02/22 - is now available to pre-order from forlornhope.uk/store 

    Along with CD copies of the new single are two new merch bundles, including the lavish and strictly limited edition ‘King’s Shilling’ bundle. 

    …

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    Jan 10, 2022

    NEW SINGLE ‘REDCOAT’ COMING 25/02/2022

    Forlorn Hope have revealed the artwork for their forthcoming standalone single ‘Redcoat’ and announced that the single will be released on 25/02/22 with pre-orders opening on 14/01/22. 

    The band released this statement on social media: 

    “‘‘Redcoat’ is the story…

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    Jan 7, 2022

    Cancelled: Scotland shows, March 2022

    Forlorn Hope regret to announce that due to work commitments they have been forced to cancel their shows in Inverness, Glasgow and Edinburgh previously scheduled for 7-9 March 2022.

    Forlorn Hope apologise for any disappointment and hope to return to…

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    Nov 17, 2021

    New release pushed back to 2022

    Forlorn Hope have announced that their next release, the standalone single 'Redcoat', will now be released in February 2022. The band published this statement on social media:

    "As you may remember, our forthcoming standalone single 'Redcoat' was originally due for…

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    Aug 6, 2021

    Forlorn Hope announce new single, ‘Redcoat’, due for release this Autumn

    Forlorn Hope have announced that their next release, standalone single ‘Redcoat’, will be released this autumn. The band released this statement on social media -  

    “We are delighted to announce the details of the next chapter in the Forlorn Hope…

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    Aug 3, 2021

    New Tour Dates Added For 2021 & 2022

    After a long period of no live music due to the ongoing global situation, the calendar is finally starting to fill out as Forlorn Hope announce a host of new live dates for 2021 & 2022. A complete list can…

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    Jun 9, 2021

    Forlorn Hope Announce First Post-Lockdown Show for 2021

    Liverpool’s own historical heavy metal storytellers return for their first post-pandemic show, in the heart of their hometown. Fresh from the release of their standalone First World War single ‘To the Bitter End’, and with a follow-up release on the…

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    Feb 12, 2021

    Forlorn Hope Release New Single ‘To the Bitter End’ and Lyric Video



    Forlorn Hope are proud to release their new single, ‘To the Bitter End’ today along with a brand new lyric video.

    In this brand new, standalone single, the UK’s premiere historical heavy metal outfit turn their attention to the…

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    Jan 22, 2021

    Forlorn Hope release preview excerpt from ‘To the Bitter End: The Audiohistory’

    On 12/02/2021 Forlorn Hope will release their new First World War single, ‘To the Bitter End’; a thrilling retelling of the story of the 1916 defence of Frankfurt Trench. 

    To accompany this release, the band have produced their first ever…

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    Dec 8, 2020

    'TO THE BITTER END' - PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN & PRE-ORDER RAFFLE NOW LIVE!

    Forlorn Hope’s brand new First World War single will be released on 12 February 2021 and you can now pre-order your copy at forlornhope.uk/store. 

    These CDs come in lavish digipaks and include the new single, an instrumental bonus track…

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    Dec 1, 2020

    RELEASE DATE AND ARTWORK REVEALED FOR NEW SINGLE ‘TO THE BITTER END’ 

    Forlorn Hope are pleased to announce that their new single ‘To the Bitter End’, recently recorded at Whitewood Studios, Liverpool, will be released on February 12th 2021. 

    This standalone single represents the band’s first foray into the vast and brutal…

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