tag:forlornhope.uk,2005:/blogs/forlorn-hope-announcements?p=4Forlorn Hope Announcements2023-12-22T12:00:00+00:00Forlorn Hopefalsetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/73223592023-12-22T12:00:00+00:002023-12-22T12:00:04+00:00FORLORN HOPE RELEASE DETAILS OF FORTHCOMING SECOND ALBUM<p><meta charset="utf-8"></p><p dir="ltr"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/337655/4dfa49dd56124ea9c422e693e63e0a5ddd1bf4cc/original/valor-collage-alt.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><span style="color:#000000;">Forlorn Hope have released the title and subject matter of their long awaited second album.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;">‘Valour’ is a collection of stories of the Victoria Cross; Britain’s highest military honour since 1856, awarded for <i>“most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour of self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy”</i>.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;">The album will tell the stories of fifteen Victoria Cross actions from Crimea to the Second World War; stories of sacrifice, determination and derring do on land, sea and in the air. It is a saga in equal parts thrilling, horrific and heartbreaking that explores not just the exploits of these extraordinary men, but the myriad and diverse conflicts in which they fought.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;">‘Valour’ will be released in three parts (as three five-track EPs), with the first coming in Summer 2024.</span></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/73178072023-12-11T22:25:17+00:002023-12-11T22:25:17+00:00Forlorn Hope Christmas Raffle Now Open<p>To raise funds for their new release, Forlorn Hope have today opened their first Christmas raffle.</p><p> </p><p>The grand prize is a ‘Redcoat’ battle map signed by Chris on the field at Waterloo earlier this year, with a complete CD discography and set of enamel pins also up for grabs.</p><p> </p><p>Tickets can be purchased <a class="no-pjax" href="/christmas-raffle" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Christmas Raffle">here.</a></p><p> </p><p>The raffle is open until midnight on 29/12/23, with the winners to be announced on Facebook on 01/01/24.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/73088512023-11-24T19:06:45+00:002023-11-24T19:06:46+00:00FORLORN HOPE TO RETURN TO STUDIO, WITH DANNY KELLY BACK ON DRUMS - NEW RELEASE COMING 2024<p><span style="color:#000000;">Forlorn Hope will return to the studio this month to record five new tracks, to be released in the first half of 2024.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;">Former drummer and founder member Danny Kelly has returned to drumming duties on a part-time basis to make this new release a reality.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;">Danny made the following statement on social media:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;"><i>“This came together faster than a shot from 95th Rifleman. I’ve always remained close friends with the rest of the band. Messaging Chris one day asking how it was going with Forlorn Hope and he said they were ready for the studio but needed a drummer. I didn’t hesitate for a second to offer to step in and record a new E.P with the band. Chris, Ali and John all accepted my offer and here we are! Haha. Practices have been great and the new songs are sounding amazing! Can’t wait to get in the studio and record the songs. I guarantee yous are going to love the E.P.”</i></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;">The band followed with their own statement:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;"><i>“Having Danny back in the practice room has been an absolute delight. We were already very proud of these new tracks, but Danny’s drum-work has injected more power into them than we dared hope for. We remain immensely grateful to Danny for stepping in and helping us make this new release a reality; a feeling we know you’ll share when you finally hear these tracks.”</i></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color:#000000;">Details of the new project will be released in the coming weeks. Keep watching the Forlorn Hope social media channels for the latest updates.</span><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/337655/c8c044cb844bb888f419d415ceec151590425517/original/img-20211113-1954242.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/70292202022-08-02T20:24:34+01:002023-10-16T15:53:19+01:00Forlorn Hope Withdraw From Warhorns Festival 2022<p>Forlorn Hope will no longer be playing this year’s Warhorns Festival in Yorkshire. The band released this statement on social media - </p>
<p>“We are immensely sorry to announce that we have had to withdraw from Warhorns Festival 2022. </p>
<p>Due to entirely unforeseen personal reasons, our stand-in drummer is no longer able to play this show. These reasons are not ours to disclose, but we entirely understand and support their decision. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, finding another stand-in was not possible, so we have had to postpone our return to the stage for the time being. </p>
<p>We can only apologise for any disappointment caused, and would like to thank Glyn and the Warhorns team for the opportunity and for their understanding. </p>
<p>We will be taking a step back to regroup and resume our search for a permanent drummer. Rest assured, this is only a delay; once our ranks are once again full, we will return to the fray.”</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/69177482022-03-09T12:30:00+00:002022-03-09T12:40:02+00:00DANNY KELLY LEAVES FORLORN HOPE<p>Drummer and founder member of Forlorn Hope, Danny Kelly, has announced that he will be leaving the band with immediate effect. </p>
<p>Danny released this statement on the band’s social media channels: </p>
<p>“<em>Unfortunately, I have decided to bring my time in Forlorn Hope to a close. It wasn't an easy decision but it was the best for everyone. I don't believe I can give the level of commitment the band needs to push on, and that would be unfair on the rest of the band if I stayed. I've loved the time in the band, all the gigs, recordings and traveling. I won't be quitting drums but I'll be taking some time away from it, unlike Forlorn Hope who I know won't miss a step and push on even further. I'm sure you'll still see me about at Forlorn Hope gigs from time to time. I may be leaving but I won't stop supporting them. Thank you to everyone who came to the gigs and made them some of the best I've ever been a part of. </em></p>
<p><strong>- Danny Kelly</strong>” </p>
<p>The remaining members of Forlorn Hope released their own statement at the same time: </p>
<p>“<em>While we fully understand and support Danny’s decision, it will be very hard for the rest of us to see him go. Way back in 2017 when we were still mucking about playing covers, it was Danny who suggested that we try doing something original. Forlorn Hope may never have even got off the ground if it hadn’t been for Danny. </em></p>
<p><em>From Day 1, Danny has been an absolute cornerstone of the band. We would all like to thank him for his years of hard work, exceptional musicianship, the countless miles he drove to get us to gigs, and for being a true friend. It won’t be the same without you, mate, and we wish you the best of luck in this new chapter of your life. </em></p>
<p><em>We’d like to take this opportunity to reassure you that Forlorn Hope will not be going anywhere. We will be advertising for a new drummer in due course, and we’re already looking forward to coming through this transitional period and embarking upon the next chapter of our story.</em> </p>
<p><strong>- Chris, Alex, Jade & John</strong>”</p>
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<p>“<em>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</em>” </p>
<p>“<em>Redcoat is not only the best song released by Forlorn Hope in their career as a heavy metal band, but I would go so far as to say that it is one of the best heavy metal songs that I have ever listened to in my life</em>” </p>
<p>- The Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviewer </p>
<p>‘<em>Redcoat</em>’ the new standalone single from Forlorn Hope is out today. </p>
<p>This new release tells the story of the British soldier in the 18th and 19th centuries; an epic story of warfare told through the medium of Forlorn Hope’s trademark, hook-filled power metal. </p>
<p>Redcoat is now available on all major digital platforms. </p>
<p>CDs and a full merch range can be found at <a contents="forlornhope.uk/store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">forlornhope.uk/store</a></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/69044492022-02-23T00:28:13+00:002022-02-23T00:28:13+00:00Forlorn Hope release official lyric video for ‘Redcoat’ <p>Forlorn Hope have released the official lyric video for their upcoming standalone single ‘Redcoat’. </p>
<p>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 the Bitter End’. </p>
<p>Watch here - <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp5IsSn8_Rg" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp5IsSn8_Rg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp5IsSn8_Rg</a> </p>
<p>‘Redcoat’ is out on 25/02/22 and is available to pre-order now at <a contents="forlornhope.uk/store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">forlornhope.uk/store</a></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/68670652022-01-14T12:30:00+00:002022-01-14T12:40:01+00:00New Single, 'Redcoat', Now Available For Pre-order<p>Forlorn Hope’s new standalone single ‘Redcoat’ - out 25/02/22 - is now available to pre-order from forlornhope.uk/store </p>
<p>Along with CD copies of the new single are two new merch bundles, including the lavish and strictly limited edition ‘King’s Shilling’ bundle. </p>
<p>Everyone who submits a pre-order before 23:59 GMT on 21/02/22 will be automatically entered into the ‘Redcoat’ pre-order raffle, with a chance to win a canvas print of the cover artwork, a studio-used lyric sheet, or Chris’s hand drawn research timeline of the wars and battles of the Redcoat Age.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/68636632022-01-10T12:30:00+00:002022-01-10T12:40:02+00:00NEW SINGLE ‘REDCOAT’ COMING 25/02/2022<p>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. </p>
<p>The band released this statement on social media: </p>
<p>“<em>‘‘Redcoat’ is the story of the British soldier in the 18th & 19th centuries. This standalone single will take you on an epic journey through history, from the great power struggles of the European monarchies, through the Age of Revolution, to the carving out of the largest empire the world has ever seen. Narratively, it is our most ambitious project yet. </em></p>
<p><em>History lovers will be pleased to hear that this release will also be accompanied by a companion audiohistory; a one-hour exploration of redcoats’ experiences of battle, from Blenheim to Rorke’s Drift, through the words of the men who were there. </em></p>
<p><em>As ever, our artwork is by the exceptionally talented Mitchell Nolte and we hope you’ll agree that he really has outdone himself this time. </em></p>
<p><em>We’ll be sharing details of our merch bundles and our pre-order raffle in the next few days, ahead of pre-orders opening on Friday, and over the coming weeks we’ll be releasing previews, some epic history content, and more besides. We are so excited to finally share this release with you after being hit by so many delays last year.</em>”</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/68619592022-01-07T17:30:00+00:002022-01-07T17:40:01+00:00Cancelled: Scotland shows, March 2022<p>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.<br><br>Forlorn Hope apologise for any disappointment and hope to return to Scotland later in the year.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/68123132021-11-17T00:00:00+00:002021-11-17T09:29:37+00:00New release pushed back to 2022<p>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:<br><br><em>"As you may remember, our forthcoming standalone single 'Redcoat' was originally due for release this autumn. Sadly, due to delays in the production of the audiohistory and merch designs, it has not been possible for us to keep to this original release window. </em></p>
<p><em>We are committed to delivering the best possible final product to you, and having put so much work into making this new release as good as it can be, we do not want to rush it out at a time when it might pass under a lot of people's radar. </em></p>
<p><em>We have therefore taken the decision to push the release of 'Redcoat' back to February next year. While we know some of you will be disappointed by this news, we are confident that this is the right decision and that when February finally comes around you will have a release that was well worth the wait. </em></p>
<p><em>The final release will include a whole new 'Redcoat' merch range, including perhaps our most lavish bundle yet, a shiny new lyric video from the talented Andy Pilkington at Very Metal Art, and a whole load of the historical supporting content you love. </em></p>
<p><em>In the meantime, we will not be sitting idle. We will shortly have news of a brand spanking new merch item that will be available to pre-order very soon, and we will be putting out some 'Redcoat'-related historical content over the winter months. </em></p>
<p><em>If you want to make a contribution to help us make 'Redcoat' as good as it can be, you can leave us a tip at forlornhope.uk (just scroll down to the bottom of any page on the site) or make a purchase from our official webstore. </em></p>
<p><em>Thank you all so much for your ongoing support </em></p>
<p><em>PS - we hope you like this sneak peak of our latest logo variant, that will feature on the 'Redcoat' single cover and merch range."</em></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/67059812021-08-06T12:00:00+01:002021-08-06T12:00:16+01:00Forlorn Hope announce new single, ‘Redcoat’, due for release this Autumn<p>Forlorn Hope have announced that their next release, standalone single ‘Redcoat’, will be released this autumn. The band released this statement on social media - </p>
<p>“We are delighted to announce the details of the next chapter in the Forlorn Hope discography. </p>
<p>Following on from the success of ‘To the Bitter End’, this Autumn will see the release of our second standalone single, ‘Redcoat’; the story of the British soldier in the 18th and 19th centuries. </p>
<p>From Badajoz to Balaklava, Cawnpore to Culloden, Ramillies to Rorke’s Drift, ‘Redcoat’ will take you on a journey through the many lives of these ordinary men who fought and died on every continent except Antarctica during these two bloodsoaked centuries, while attempting to address the colossal, complex and controversial legacy that they left behind. </p>
<p>‘Redcoat’ is arguably our most ambitious song to date; distilling nearly 200 years of history into a five minute song was a massive challenge, and represented an entirely new approach to history for us, but we are confident that it ranks alongside our best work. </p>
<p>Once again we have teamed up with the fantastic Mitchell Nolte to create the cover for this single. The artwork is finished and we are pleased to say that Mitchell has outdone himself. We will reveal the cover in due course. </p>
<p>As with our last standalone single, we will be releasing a detailed audiohistory to accompany ‘Redcoat’ that will allow you to dive deeper into the real stories behind the song. </p>
<p>This release will also include our most lavish merch bundle to date, for those of you eager to expand your Forlorn Hope collections. </p>
<p>Right now, we are in the midst of graphic design work, putting together our merch designs and getting ready to start recording the audiohistory. There is a lot of work still to do before we have a full release ready to launch, but we will have plenty of updates for you over the coming weeks and hopefully soon a definitive release date. </p>
<p>As with any new release, this will be an expensive undertaking that is likely to stretch our limited resources to their limit. If you’d like to help us make ‘Redcoat’ happen, please make a purchase through our official webstore, or use the “Leave a tip” button at the bottom of any page on our website to make a donation to the cause. </p>
<p>Keep watching this space for future updates.”</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/67049582021-08-03T12:00:00+01:002021-08-03T12:00:07+01:00New Tour Dates Added For 2021 & 2022<p>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 be found below.<br><br>The live events kick off tomorrow, August 4th, with the previously announced first show back at Jimmy's Bar in Liverpool, with support from Vlka Fenryka and Steel Mage.<br><br>Next up, we have Warhorns Party on September 3rd. Due to the pandemic, the Warhorns festival has had to be postponed until 2022 but in it's place will be this event, featuring a brilliant line up of bands and of course, Forlorn Hope.<br><br>October will have a highland feel as Forlorn Hope venture north into Scotland to support Battleaxe for their 'Resonator' tour, alongside Medusa Touch. The three bands will descend upon Edinburgh (Oct 26th), Glasgow (Oct 27th) & Bathgate (Oct 28th).<br><br>On November 13th, Forlorn Hope will be playing a special double set in Lancaster.<br><br>As everyone puts 2021 behind them, Forlorn Hope start off 2022 with another visit to Scotland in March, to support Thunderor, alongside Medusa Touch once again. The bands will begin with Inverness (Mar 7th), before heading to Glasgow (Mar 8th) and finally Edinburgh (Mar 9th). <br><br>Then, later in the year, are the two previously announced festival performances that were unfortunately postponed from 2021 into 2022. Helly will be up first on July 7th-10th, featuring a headline performance from Forlorn Hope, alongside Atorc, Pythia, Reaper, Grimgotts and many more. In September, Forlorn Hope will be playing a slot at Warhorns festival, alongside Einherjer, Waylander and a host of other wonderful bands.<br><br>The full calendar can be found below. Please visit our <a contents="'Events' page" data-link-label="Events" data-link-type="page" href="/events">'Events' page</a> for more information.</p>
<p><strong>2021:</strong><br>August 4th - <em>Jimmy's Bar, Liverpool</em><br>September 3rd - <em>Warhorns Party, Selby</em><br>October 26th - <em>Battleaxe, Edinburgh</em><br>October 27th - <em>Battleaxe, Inverness</em><br>October 28th - <em>Battleaxe, Bathgate</em><br>November 13th - <em>The Pub, Lancaster</em><br><br><strong>2022:</strong><br>March 7th - <em>Thunderor, Inverness</em><br>March 7th - <em>Thunderor, Glasgow</em><br>March 7th - <em>Thunderor, Edinburgh</em><br>July 7th-10th - <em>Helly Festival, Isle of Wight</em><br>September 3rd -<em> Warhorns Festival, Selby</em></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/66543872021-06-09T17:47:10+01:002021-06-09T17:47:10+01:00Forlorn Hope Announce First Post-Lockdown Show for 2021<p>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 horizon, Forlorn Hope will be bringing all the energy and humour of their live performance to Jimmy’s as they retell epic stories from history through the medium of triumphant, hook-filled power metal. </p>
<p>Support is provided by viking metal warband, and long-term battlefield allies of Forlorn Hope, Vlka Fenryka, and promising thrash metal upstarts Steel Mage. </p>
<p>Tickets £5, available OTD or online at https://jimmys.group/event/forlorn-hope/ </p>
<p>The other bands can be found at - <br>https://www.facebook.com/Vlka-Fenryka-677948632606516 <br>https://www.facebook.com/steelmage</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/65451122021-02-12T12:00:00+00:002021-02-12T12:00:02+00:00Forlorn Hope Release New Single ‘To the Bitter End’ and Lyric Video<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="-AErifNYSvQ" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/-AErifNYSvQ/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-AErifNYSvQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Forlorn Hope are proud to release their new single, ‘To the Bitter End’ today along with a brand new lyric <a contents="video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/-AErifNYSvQ">video</a>.</p>
<p>In this brand new, standalone single, the UK’s premiere historical heavy metal outfit turn their attention to the First World War and the little-known story of the Defence of Frankfurt Trench; the forgotten last stand of 1916. </p>
<p>CD copies featuring the exclusive audiohistory, along with a whole range of dedicated merchandise can be purchased from the official Forlorn Hope <a contents="webstore" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">webstore</a> and the single can also be streamed or downloaded from all major digital distributors.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/65248032021-01-22T12:00:00+00:002021-01-22T12:00:03+00:00Forlorn Hope release preview excerpt from ‘To the Bitter End: The Audiohistory’<p>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. </p>
<p>To accompany this release, the band have produced their first ever audiohistory; a 45-minute deep dive into the incredible real life story behind the music, </p>
<p>A special preview excerpt from the audiohistory has now been released to give the fans a taste of what’s to come. You can listen right now on the official Forlorn Hope Youtube channel:<br>https://youtu.be/r1UgRrcK5Xw</p>
<p>‘To the Bitter End: The Audiohistory’ is exclusive to physical copies of the single and will not be available to download or stream. You can secure your copy by pre-ordering now from the official Forlorn Hope webstore.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/64939132020-12-08T12:00:00+00:002020-12-08T12:00:03+00:00'TO THE BITTER END' - PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN & PRE-ORDER RAFFLE NOW LIVE!<p>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 <a contents="forlornhope.uk/store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">forlornhope.uk/store</a>. <br><br>These CDs come in lavish digipaks and include the new single, an instrumental bonus track and our epic audiohistory of the Defence of Frankfurt Trench; a 45 minute (approx) deep dive into the thrilling history behind the single. </p>
<p>There are also two value merch-bundle options for those fans who want a little extra with their CD; the Company bundle (a shirt and CD combo) and the Battalion bundle (the deluxe package of CD, shirt, enamel pin, mini-poster, beer mats and sticker). </p>
<p>The band have also announced a special pre-order raffle into which everyone who places a pre-order before 5 February 2021 will be entered. F<a contents="ull details here" data-link-label="To The Bitter End (2021)" data-link-type="page" href="/to-the-bitter-end-2021">ull details here</a>. </p>
<p>The single will also be available on all major digital platforms from the date of release.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/64885462020-12-01T12:00:00+00:002020-12-05T07:34:08+00:00RELEASE DATE AND ARTWORK REVEALED FOR NEW SINGLE ‘TO THE BITTER END’ <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/337655/c9022f1d32e3f1cf9fbf4364e587fe7f534aea42/original/forlornhope-wwi-cover-art-03-reduced.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>This standalone single represents the band’s first foray into the vast and brutal history of the First World War, telling the story of the 1916 defence of Frankfurt Trench; when a small band of British soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines on the final day of the Battle of the Somme and managed to hold out for eight days in a captured German trench. You can find out more about the story <a contents="here" data-link-label="To The Bitter End" data-link-type="page" href="/to-the-bitter-end">here</a>. </p>
<p>The stunning cover artwork for ‘To the Bitter End’ is by Mitchell Nolte, the man behind all of Forlorn Hope’s artwork to date. </p>
<p>The band will soon be releasing details of their new range of ‘To the Bitter End’ merchandise and opening pre-orders on the official webstore. You can stay up to date by following this <a contents="link" data-link-label="To The Bitter End (2021)" data-link-type="page" href="/to-the-bitter-end-2021">link</a>.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/64762212020-11-13T12:00:00+00:002020-11-21T06:43:39+00:00Forlorn Hope Announce Eight-Day Historical Live-Tweet to Commemorate the Events Behind New Single<p>Earlier this week, Forlorn Hope announced the upcoming release of their new single; 'To the Bitter End'. 18-25 November marks the anniversary of the events that inspired 'To the Bitter End'; the 1916 Defence of Frankfurt Trench, described by the band as "a fascinating but often overlooked chapter in the epic history of the First World War".<br><br>In anticipation of their upcoming release and to commemorate the anniversary of the Defence, throughout this eight day period the band will be live-tweeting the events of Frankfurt Trench as they happened 104 years ago.<br><br>The band invites all fans and history lovers to "Join us from Wednesday on <a contents="twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/ForlornHopeBand">twitter</a> for a more detailed look at this incredible story of human courage and resilience" and encourages everyone to join in the conversation using the hashtag #tothebitterend</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/64735862020-11-10T12:00:00+00:002020-11-25T20:43:50+00:00'To The Bitter End' History Page Launches & The Band Enter The Studio Soon!<p>Forlorn Hope are delighted to reveal a new addition to the History section of the website, a page dedicated to their upcoming single 'To The Bitter End'. This new page will give fans an insight into the story behind the new First World War track, about a group of soldiers and their defiant last stand in no man's land during the winter of The Somme, 1916.<br><br>You can find the history page <a contents="here." data-link-label="History - To The Bitter End" data-link-type="page" href="/history-to-the-bitter-end">here.</a><br><br>The band will enter Whitewood Studios on November 17th to record the single, teaming up once again with producer Daniel Woodward. Expect more details to be revealed soon, including the artwork and some exciting new merchandise.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/64262462020-09-06T12:00:00+01:002020-10-08T15:15:22+01:00Forlorn Hope Return to the Studio in November!<p>This coming November, Forlorn Hope return to Whitewood Studios once more. The band will be recording two brand new singles, set for release in 2021, which tackle new and exciting periods of history not yet touched upon by the band.<br><br>Singer and rhythm guitarist, Chris Simpson, has this to say about the upcoming recordings:<br><br>"<em>We’re diving into new areas of history with both and we’re really excited about them. The first is ‘To the Bitter End’, which some of our fans will have already heard us play live (we debuted it at Quest Fest last year). It’s our first attempt to tackle the colossal subject that is the First World War. The song tells the story of a handful of British soldiers who, on the final day of the Battle of the Somme, were cut off and trapped in a German second line trench. Despite freezing conditions, an almost total lack of supplies and being under constant attack from all sides, they managed to hold the trench for eight days before they were finally overrun. It’s an incredible chapter in the history of the War, but one which is largely unknown, which is why we’re also producing an audio-history to accompany the CD, that will tell the whole story in all its astonishing detail. Writing this was the biggest research project I’ve undertaken for the band so far. If you enjoyed the historical background notes that accompanied our debut album, this audio-history will take things to a whole new level. </em></p>
<p><em>We’re keeping the details of the second single quiet for now, but I will say that from a lyrical perspective it’s arguably our most ambitious song to date. We’ve crammed two hundred years of history and some big conceptual issues into a five-minute song. It’s Forlorn Hope through and through, but at the same time it’s like nothing you’ve heard from us yet! <br><br>Once these are recorded, we’ll be staggering their release over the following months. We’ll have brand new, dedicated merch for both singles and plenty of related content coming through on our website and social media channels, so there’s a lot for our fans to be excited about.</em>"<br><br>Stay tuned for all the latest updates on the new singles, as well as all other things Forlorn Hope!</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/63376132020-06-01T12:00:00+01:002020-10-15T06:20:02+01:00June Sale Starts Now - 25% Off Everything!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/337655/731a13475cf7ace99945b6c963e51c27ff52440a/original/june-sale-poster-lighter.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>
<p>Forlorn Hope have decided to launch a June sale! <br>From the 1st to the 30th, the band are offering 25% off everything in store!<br><br>New Prices:<br>The 'Empereur' Bundle - <strong>£22.50</strong><br>The 'Marshal' Bundle -<strong> £15.00</strong><br>T-shirts - <strong>£11.25</strong><br>'Over the Hills' CD Digipak - <strong>£7.50</strong><br>Patches -<strong> £3.75</strong><br>Art Cards - <strong>£3</strong><br><br><em>Please Note:<br>Prices include VAT but do not include postage and packaging. The sale ends at midnight on June 30th.</em></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/63283862020-05-24T13:21:36+01:002020-12-06T14:41:51+00:00Warhorns Postponed until 2021 - Forlorn Hope Re-Booked<p>This year's Warhorns Festival, previously scheduled for September in Selby, Yorkshire, has been postponed to 2-4 September 2021 due to COVID-19. </p>
<p>Forlorn Hope were booked to play this year's festival and have been re-booked to play the rescheduled event next year.<br><br>You can find the event page for the festival <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/333339294249468/" target="_blank">here.</a></p>
<p>The band released the following statement on their social media: </p>
<p>"As many of your will doubtless have heard already, the sad but ultimately sensible decision has been taken to postpone this year's Warhorns Festival to 2021. We are very pleased to confirm that we have been re-booked and will be there for some belated battle-metal antics next September. </p>
<p>Big shout out to Glyn and the whole team for their hard work and dedication in keeping this amazing event going. </p>
<p>Times are tough and may still be for a while, but the thought of how joyous 2021 will be is really keeping our spirits up. </p>
<p>Stay strong, bastards"</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/63119022020-05-11T13:00:00+01:002020-11-11T05:14:14+00:00Helly Festival Postponed Until 2021<p>Forlorn Hope were scheduled to headline Helly Fest on the Isle of Wight this July, as part of a planned Southern tour which will now longer go ahead. Due to the ongoing global health crisis the festival organisers have had to postpone the event. This has been done to co-operate with government safety guidelines and to protect everyone who would have been in attendance, whether they be staff, the bands or the fans. The band are disappointed that the tour will not go ahead but fully support the decision made by the festival organisers.<br><br>Whilst Helly will not take place in 2020, the organisers are looking to bring it to 2021 instead. The band are hoping to return to the festival in ir's future iteratons and will keep everyone updated via this website if any dates are arranged. To those who have already bought tickets for the event, the festival organisers are willing to either fully refund your ticket or roll it over to next year's festival.<br><br>During this crisis, the safety of everybody is of paramount importance and, realistically, there is a ongoing possibility of more shows having to be cancelled. Whilst the band hope this does not come to pass, they will do their best to keep you updated at this situation develops and moves forward.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/63002892020-05-01T12:00:00+01:002020-12-04T10:52:25+00:00Forlorn Hope's Website Launches New History Section!<p>Forlorn Hope are thrilled to announce the launch of a new <a contents="History section" data-link-label="History" data-link-type="page" href="/history">History section</a> on their official website. This new section will include condensed versions of the notes that accompany each of the band's releases, as well as a few bonus facts or famous quotations. These notes are deeply researched and are designed to give additional historical context to the subjects of the band's music, whether that be a specific battle, a particular figure or a broader overview of events. The band hope that this new addition will help their fans to get more out of the music and encourage them to delve even further into the history behind the music!<br><br>These notes are carefully condensed versions of notes contained in the band's physical releases. If you would like to read the full version of these notes, as well as the accompaanying bibliography, they can be found alongside the band's album 'Over the Hills', which is purchasable from our store <a contents="here." data-link-label="'Over The Hills' (2019)" data-link-type="page" href="/over-the-hills-2019">here.</a> Historical notes from future releases will work in much the same way.<br><br>Please note that this new section is intended to provide additional historical context to the band's music and should not be taken as detailed or definitive accounts of any of its subject matter. Whilst the band researches it's subjects extensively, this section is in no way an academic or exhaustive resource and the band would encourage their fans to seek out further reading if they wish to learn more about any of the subjects discussed. </p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/62727712020-04-06T12:00:00+01:002021-04-21T18:03:59+01:00Forlorn Hope announce new partnership with the Redcoat History Podcast<p>Forlorn Hope are proud to announce that they will be providing the soundtrack for Series 2 of The Redcoat History Podcast. </p>
<p>This new series tells the story of the British army in the Peninsular War; the conflict which inspired the band's debut album 'Over the Hills'. For any fans who have exhausted the album's sleeve notes and want to learn more about the history behind it, this podcast would be the perfect place to start. </p>
<p>The band are extremely excited by this new partnership and look forward to welcoming new fans to the fold, as well as introducing some of their existing fans to this fascinating podcast. </p>
<p>Episode 1 of the new series is now available here: </p>
<p>Apple podcasts -<a contents=" https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-redcoat-history-podcast/id1464633664&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-redcoat-history-podcast/id1464633664"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-redcoat-history-podcast/id1464633664 </a></p>
<p>Spotify - <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1DyNi7NlnWVRWmwqmhIbUJ">https://open.spotify.com/show/1DyNi7NlnWVRWmwqmhIbUJ</a></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/62536122020-03-18T15:31:23+00:002020-03-18T15:31:23+00:00Coronavirus Update - Edinburgh & Lancaster Dates Postponed!<p>In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent government advice, the upcoming Forlorn Hope shows in Edinburgh on 27 March and Lancaster on 4 April have been postponed, to be rescheduled at a later date. The band have issued the following statement:<br><br>"<em>We are truly sad to announce that our upcoming shows in Edinburgh on 27 March and Lancaster on 4 April are hereby postponed until further notice in light of the coronavirus pandemic. </em></p>
<p><em>Cancelling live shows is not something we do lightly, especially at such short notice, but having considered the latest government advice and discussed the situation with the other bands involved, we are confident that this is the most responsible course of action. </em></p>
<p><em>This will be a significant financial setback for us, but our health and yours must be our top priority. If we want things to return to normal sooner rather than later, we have to make an effort not to be part of the problem, and as a band we think that this is the most valuable contribution we can make. </em></p>
<p><em>We're sorry for any inconvenience and disappointment that this may cause, but we believe that this is the right decision. </em></p>
<p><em>We'd like to give a massive salute to By Your Leave, Nocturne Wulf, We Make Mammoths and Wytch Hazel for making the difficult call to postpone. Can't wait to make a glorious return to the stage with all of you guys when things have returned to normal. </em></p>
<p><em>Our hearts go out to The Pub, Opium - Alternative Club & Bar and all other small venues struggling to stay afloat in the current crisis. We sincerely hope that the government steps up to give business like these the support that they need. </em></p>
<p><em>As far as our other scheduled gigs are concerned, the situation is moving so fast that we have no idea where we'll all be in a week's time, let alone in a few months, so we're not in a position to make any final decisions to proceed or postpone. We will be monitoring the situation closely and will confirm the status of these events nearer to the time. </em></p>
<p><em>In the meantime, we'll do our best to bring you as much isolation-busting content as we can. </em></p>
<p><em>Look after each other, bastards. Stay safe and stay sensible. We'll get through this together.</em>"<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/337655/ac3b4ede4df34494a710cd02820905bc9e7e14eb/original/90239016-226493525135754-7872616298415390720-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/62420002020-03-11T12:00:00+00:002020-09-09T12:43:54+01:00Forlorn Hope's New Fan Initiative - Postcards From The Front!<p>Forlorn Hope are pleased to reveal ‘Postcards from the Front’; a brand new initiative that they will be trialling in March 2020 (and hopefully continuing throughout the year), designed to express their appreciation for the fans and the incredible loyalty, support and enthusiasm that they show the band every day </p>
<p>Once a month, the band will be sending out a history-themed postcard to one lucky fan with a unique handwritten message; it could be an update from the field on what we’re currently up to, some handwritten lyrics, or whatever else the band decide to include!</p>
<p>Each postcard will be signed by the whole band and will bear the official Forlorn Hope stamp of authenticity. The band hopes that it will represent a unique and personal piece of band memorabilia that fans will be eager to get their hands on. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/337655/a564f7a54992ceb746a887993ea90127219c5b54/original/89400833-514961682538351-1605263792319496192-o.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/337655/7fed82b056e329f8b08902f2aeb19bb00d3f2b3d/original/89352181-514961669205019-7514757029152423936-o.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>March 2020’s postcard (pictured) shows the magnificent Salamanca Eagle currently held at the Lancashire Infantry museum, in recognition of this being the month of the anniversary of Keogh and Masterson’s capture of a similar Eagle at Barrosa in 1811; the events that inspired Forlorn Hope's song ‘The Eagle Hunters’. </p>
<p>Future postcards will be shared on the bands social media at the start of the month. </p>
<p><strong>To be in with a chance of receiving one of these ‘<em>Postcards from the Front</em>’ all you have to do is: </strong></p>
<p><strong>-Go to the contact page found <a contents="here." data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">here.</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>-Leave a message with the words “<em>Postcards from the Front</em>” and your name and postal address </strong></p>
<p>Postcards will be sent out on the last Monday of the month. </p>
<p>Winners' names will not be revealed on social media, but if you include your email address the band will notify you if you have been successful. </p>
<p>There is no need to enter your address every month. Once you have submitted your details once, you will be in the running for a postcard every month until your name is drawn. Multiple submissions will not increase your chance of winning. </p>
<p>The band will not send multiple postcards to the same people; if a previous winner’s name is drawn, the winning name will be redrawn. </p>
<p><strong>If at any point you would like your details to be removed from our list of entrants, just: </strong></p>
<p><strong>-Go to the contact page <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">here</a>. </strong></p>
<p><strong>-Leave a message with the words “Postcards from the Front - REMOVE” and your name</strong></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/62254562020-02-24T13:00:00+00:002020-08-11T07:43:40+01:00Forlorn Hope Announced for Warhorns Festival 2020<p>Forlorn Hope will bring the siege to Selby once more! The band have just been announced for Warhorns 2020 and will be joining incredible bands such as Skyclad and Waylander. <br><br>The festival will take place September 10th-13th at the Drax Power Station in Selby. Day splits have yet to be fully announced so please stay tuned here for updates.</p>
<p>The lineup includes the following bands, with more TBA:<br>Skyclad <br>Scuorn <br>Waylander <br>A Forest of Stars <br>Enisum <br>Midnight Realm <br>Ruadh <br>Stormcast <br>Asira <br>Corpsing <br>Master's Call <br>Frozen in Shadows <br>Forlorn Hope <br>Metal Castle <br>Solfyr<br><br>Weekend tickets can be purchased <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://warhorns.bigcartel.com/?fbclid=IwAR3ahNYbZl2AsbUZLixyYiE39GzEk9Mo3JNprFjA0N4MXiMPXSVg9EpKEA8" target="_blank">here.</a><br><br>Event info can be found <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/drax-sports-social-club/warhorns-2020/928357204187013/" style="" target="_blank">here.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/337655/b2e5daec72a391c98b66f0c43649055a530b751d/original/received-333019654311352.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/61964672020-01-31T18:00:00+00:002020-11-25T11:37:48+00:00Forlorn Hope To Headline Helly Rock & Metal Weekender This July!<p>Forlorn Hope have been announced as the Saturday night headliner for Helly Rock & Metal Weekender. The band are excited to bring their unique brand of historical heavy metal to a new shore. This will be an evening to remember!<br><br>The event is set to take place July 3rd-5th in Newport, on the Isle of Wight. Tickets are available <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://wihtwaraevents.co.uk/helly/buy-tickets.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/60646052020-01-06T19:53:54+00:002020-11-05T12:08:05+00:00Happy New Year From Forlorn Hope!<p>"We may be a few days late, but we'd still like to take the time to wish all of you beautiful bastards a Happy New Year! </p>
<p>2019 was a truly incredible year for us. The release of 'Over the Hills' was everything we hoped for and more and the response to the album left us truly humbled. On top of that were some of the best gigs we've ever played - the Merseyside M2TM final, Power Metal Quest Fest and Ragnarok Metal Fest to name just a few highlights - not to mention more than doubling our online following. </p>
<p>It'd be nonsense to suggest that we achieved all this on our own though, and there are an awful lot of people to whom we owe our gratitude; far too many to name individually, so we hope that this will suffice - </p>
<p>To the amazing bands with whom we've played, laughed and forged new friendships; thank you. </p>
<p>To the venues and promoters who gave us the time of day and so much more besides; thank you. </p>
<p>To the reviewers and other media professionals who used your platform to give us another push up the ladder; thank you. </p>
<p>To the hard-working, talented, creative professionals who worked with us to make 'Over the Hills' the incredible complete package that it turned out to be; thank you. </p>
<p>To our friends and families for supporting us through rough and smooth; thank you. </p>
<p>And most importantly of all, to every single one of you beautiful, mad, nerdy, incredible fans who listened, liked, shared, bought, banged your heads, sang along and kept us going with your ceaseless encouragement and enthusiasm; thank you from the bottom of our hearts. </p>
<p>We hope you'll all be with us for another glorious year. Plans are already afoot and new battles already on the horizon. 2020 won't know what hit it!"<br><br><strong>-Chris, Alex, John, Jade & Danny</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/337655/1366f989068c1089f50f6e4c6c34b249ea63cbec/original/received-2557081844340745.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/59525042019-11-07T14:13:46+00:002020-12-03T10:28:09+00:00Marching East Tour Announced!<p>Forlorn Hope are heading eastward with the Marching East Tour 2019. This tour will take the band to Stockport and Lincoln, with the final stop being at Ragnarok Metal Fest in Norwich. This tour comes hot off the heels of the bands stand out sets at Power Metal Quest Fest, Leeds and Forged in Fire Festival.<br><br>The dates for the Marching East Tour are as follows:<br>Nov 15th - The Spinning Top, Stockport<br>Nov 16th - The Alleykat Club, Lincoln<br>Nov 17th - The B2, Norwich</p>
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<p>In addition to these dates, the band have also been confirmed for a show in February with long time allies, Sellsword. The show will take place on Feb 1st at the Fulford Arms in York and will mark the departure of Sellsword's tour de force vocalist, Stuart Perry. The band are honoured to be a part of his farewell show and wish him the best of luck in the future.<br><br>For more details regarding these shows, please see the events section of this website.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/58349872019-07-26T11:00:00+01:002020-10-20T07:16:55+01:00DEBUT ALBUM - 'OVER THE HILLS' - RELEASED TODAY!<p>"a wonderfully rich sound ... 8/10" - Powerplay Magazine </p>
<p>"the first step on a road going all the way to the top ... 9/10" - Metallum Sub Terra </p>
<p>"maybe if this is how they taught it in schools, history would be much more fun ... 10/10" - Ever Metal </p>
<p>*** </p>
<p>The stunning debut album from historical heavy metal storytellers Forlorn Hope is now officially released today. </p>
<p>'Over the Hills' is a thrilling and ambitious concept piece; meticulously researched stories of horror and heroism from the Peninsular War of 1807-1814, set to intense, majestic and irresistibly catchy heavy metal. </p>
<p>Available in lavish CD digipack format, featuring magnificent artwork and fascinating historical background notes, from forlornhope.uk/store or as a download from all major digital outlets. </p>
<p>You can purchase the album <a contents="here" data-link-label="'Over The Hills' (2019)" data-link-type="page" href="/over-the-hills-2019">here</a>.</p>
<p>See Forlorn Hope live this summer: </p>
<p>26/07/19 - The Royal Standard, Sheffield <br>27/07/19 - EBGBs, Liverpool <br>30/07/19 - Archie's, Prestatyn <br>03/08/19 - The Boulevard, Wigan <br>23/08/19 - Blossoms, Stockport</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/337655/0e39d5c1d77a31d71d495b00f4dd97deb0a6dc0c/original/forlorn-hope-over-the-hills-cover.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/58349862019-07-24T17:31:35+01:002020-11-18T07:14:35+00:00'Over the Hills' Featured On The Spoken Metal Show<p>Mere days away from the release of their upcoming debut release, 'Over the Hills', Forlorn Hope frontman Chris SImpson sat down with Mark Cooper of The Spoken Metal Show for a podcast about the album. What followed was a fun exchange in which the two break down the album track by track, discussing the music, the history behind it and a few behind the scenes facts and stories.<br><br>For any fans who were wondering what was in store for them, then this is the most comprehensive breakdown of the album that you'll hear before it release this Friday, July 26th.<br><br>You can listen to the podcast <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/user-732549415/episode-46-forlorn-hope-special?fbclid=IwAR3uEr8jB5VwL7W0J2fWYVwUWdYOa5nZZtIF6F3Sn9SU5UzkVTDmY11pf4U" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/58208702019-07-12T13:00:00+01:002020-09-27T21:57:58+01:00FINAL SINGLE - 'BADAJOZ' - RELEASED<p>With the album release a mere two weeks away, Forlorn Hope release the final single from the upcoming 'Over the Hills'. A dark, epic, sweeping retelling of the battle of its namesake, 'Badajoz' is about a brutal siege that took place in 1812, as the allied forces of England and Portugal sought to capture the fortified town of Badajoz from French occupation. Time was of the essence and Wellington knew that it needed to be taken. So began one of the bloodiest battles in the entirety of the Peninsular war... </p>
<p>You can stream 'Badajoz' on<a contents=" Youtube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/TovkfYnn5I0" target="_blank"> Youtube</a> and on our <a contents="Website" data-link-label="'Over The Hills' (2019)" data-link-type="page" href="/over-the-hills-2019">Website</a>: <br> </p>
<p>'Badajoz' will be available on Itunes and Spotify soon! </p>
<p>'Over the Hills' releases on July 26th and is available to preorder from our <a contents="webstore" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">webstore</a> or digitally via Itunes. A selection of bundles are available for purchase. </p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/57979412019-06-20T15:28:49+01:002020-11-07T11:42:34+00:00'Vitoria' Single & Album Teaser 2 Released<p>Forlorn Hope are delighted to reveal the second teaser trailer for 'Over the Hills'; theirr upcoming debut album, due for release on July 26th and is available to pre-order now from our <a contents="official webstore" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">official webstore</a>:<br><br>In addition to this, Forlorn Hope have also released their second single 'Vitoria' which you can listen to <a contents="here" data-link-label="'Over The Hills' (2019)" data-link-type="page" href="/over-the-hills-2019">here</a>.</p>
<p>You can also go to the Itunes store to pre-order the album digitally via Itunes.</p>
<p>'Over the Hills' is a concept piece recounting stories of horror and heroism from the Peninsular War of 1807-1814 through the medium of intense, dramatic and irresistibly catchy heavy metal. </p>
<p>You can purchase CDs in lavish digipaks available to pre-order, as well as some exciting merch bundles for those of you fancy a little something extra. </p>
<p>Get your copy now!</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/57523572019-05-13T13:00:00+01:002020-09-20T20:49:47+01:00DEBUT ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER - FIRST TEASER TRAILER LAUNCHED<p>Forlorn Hope's debut album 'Over the Hills' is now available to pre-order: <a contents="https://forlornho.uk/storepe" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">https://forlornho.uk/storepe</a></p>
<p>'Over the Hills' is a concept piece recounting stories of horror and heroism from the Peninsular War of 1807-1814 through the medium of intense, dramatic and irresistibly catchy heavy metal.</p>
<p>The album will be available to pre-order in lavish digipaks, as well as some exciting merch bundles for those of you fancy a little something extra.If you're on the fence about pre-ordering, perhaps this <a contents="new teaser trailer " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/n2241ZnhhUU" target="_blank">new teaser trailer </a>will convince you.</p>
<p>Get your copy now!</p>
<p> </p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/57507352019-05-11T11:00:00+01:002019-05-11T11:00:47+01:00Forlorn Hope To Play The Metal To The Masses Final<p>After a fantastic night of metal from some terrific bands (The Ominous, Salt Hill and Dark of Eden), Forlorn Hope proved victorious and will be headed to the Metal To The Masses final on the 22nd June to compete for a coveted slot at Bloodstock. It was a hard fought victory and the band are thrilled to be moving on to the final. Details for the show can be found on the events page or by <a contents="following this&nbsp;link" data-link-label="Events" data-link-type="page" href="/events">following this link</a></p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/57356812019-04-30T13:00:00+01:002019-04-30T13:00:37+01:00Debut Album 'Over the Hills' Coming 26/07/2019 - Artwork, Track Listing and First Single Release<p>Forlorn Hope are thrilled to announce that their debut album ‘Over the Hills’ will be released on 26/07/2019. </p>
<p>‘Over the Hills’ is a concept piece about the Peninsular War of 1807-1814; the bloody and protracted conflict between the armies of Napoleonic France and the Allied powers of Britain, Spain and Portugal, which raged across the Iberian Peninsula in the early years of the 19th Century. The album does not seek to tell the whole story of the conflict. Rather, this is a collection of stories of horror and heroism from this fascinating period in history, all told through the medium of intense, dramatic and irresistibly catchy heavy metal. </p>
<p>Recorded at Whitewood Recording Studios Liverpool across March 2019 and mixed and mastered by Daniel Woodward across April, the album will feature re-recorded versions of all of the tracks on the band's demo EP as well as several live favourites and material previously unheard by the public. </p>
<p>The stunning cover artwork is by the supremely talented friend <a contents="Mitchell Nolte" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mitchellnolte.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Mitchell Nolte</strong></a>, who was also responsible for the artwork on the band's demo EP and shirts. The band are very pleased to continue to work with Mitchell and think you’ll agree that he really has outdone himself on this project. </p>
<p><br><strong>The track listing for 'Over the Hills' is as follows: </strong></p>
<p><strong>1 - Introduction </strong></p>
<p><strong>2 - Vive L’Empereur </strong></p>
<p><strong>3 - Rifles </strong></p>
<p><strong>4 - Talavera </strong></p>
<p><strong>5 - War in the Shadows </strong></p>
<p><strong>6 - The Eagle Hunters </strong></p>
<p><strong>7 - Die Hard </strong></p>
<p><strong>8 - Badajoz </strong></p>
<p><strong>9 - Man of Secrets, Man of Honour </strong></p>
<p><strong>10 - Masterstrike </strong></p>
<p><strong>11 - Vitoria </strong></p>
<p><strong>12 - Over the Hills and Far Away </strong></p>
<p><strong>13 - BONUS - Forlorn Hope </strong><br> </p>
<p>To whet your appetite even further, today the band have officially released the first single from the album; ‘Rifles’. You can listen to this blazing fan-favourite on the band's official Youtube channel or download it from from the official webstore right now, and it will be available imminently to stream and/or purchase from all major digital platforms. </p>
<p><a contents="Listen to 'Rifles' on Youtube!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nwF5lyfneQ&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2N5lTKrddc0euMMf4DOsb5NrzXeSgXXL9l7j4jVBKLOuSSk6E7sn9jGag" style="" target="_blank">Listen to 'Rifles' on Youtube!</a><br><a contents="Listen to 'Rifes' on Spotify!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1jzL33cYfubOuFqv5FuMy6" style="" target="_blank">Listen to 'Rifles' on Spotify!</a></p>
<p><a contents="Download 'Rifles' from the store now!" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" style=""><strong>Download 'Rifles' from the store now!</strong></a><br> </p>
<p>‘Over the Hills’ will be available to purchase on CD in a lavish digipack with detailed background notes to accompany each track, and also in digital format on all major platforms. Pre-orders will open shortly on the band's official webstore. </p>
<p>We are very pleased to be working with <a contents="SaN PR" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sanpr.co.uk/" target="_blank"><strong>SaN PR</strong></a> to promote this album. All press enquiries should be directed to - <strong>garry@sanpr.co.uk </strong></p>
<p>Finally, Forlorn Hope would like to take this opportunity to invite all of their fans to the Official Album Launch Party. This will take place at EBGBS in Liverpool on 27/07/2019; the 210th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Talavera. This will be your only opportunity to hear the band play the album in its entirety and to purchase a copy at a special, discounted price. Forlorn Hope will play alongside their good friends, <a contents="Scarfoot" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/thescarfootband/?ref=br_rs" target="_blank"><strong>Scarfoot</strong></a> and <a contents="Winters Edge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialWintersEdge/" target="_blank"><strong>Winters Edge</strong></a>, as special guests for the evening.<br><br><a contents="Buy tickets here!" data-link-label="Events" data-link-type="page" href="/events" style="">Buy tickets here!</a><br> </p>
<p>"Thank you all for your support. We look forward to sharing all kinds of exciting new things with you over the coming months."<br>-Forlorn Hope</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/57287442019-04-23T13:00:00+01:002019-04-23T13:00:43+01:00Mastering Completed on 'Over the Hills'<p>In March, Forlorn Hope entered the studio to begin work on their upcoming devut album 'Over the Hills'. The mixing and mastering has now been completed on the album. Expect more details soon, including a release date, track listing and album artwork.<br><br>THe upcoming album will feature a collection of tales of horror and heroism from the Peninsular War, 1807-1814.<br><br>You can keep up to date with all of the latest Forlorn Hope news and announcements on this section of the website.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/57212562019-04-16T13:00:00+01:002019-04-16T13:00:42+01:00Forlorn Hope Announced for Pentrefest 2020<p>Forlorn Hope have been announced for Pentrefest 2020. The event, set to take place in Mold, Flintshire, will be a two day metal festival featuring some of the best bands the UK has to offer.<br><br>The festival will feature:<br>-Witchtripper<br>-OMV<br>-Forlorn Hope<br>-Riptide<br>-Impavidus<br>-Lullaby for a Unicorn<br>& More TBA<br><br>This announcement comes within weeks of similarly announced slots at Power Metal Quest Fest in September and Ragnarok Metal Fest in November. The band's calendar is certainly filling up. To keep up to date with Forlorn Hope's events, <a contents="click here" data-link-label="Events" data-link-type="page" href="/events">click here</a>.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/56941672019-03-26T13:56:35+00:002019-03-26T13:56:35+00:00Forlorn Hope Announced for Ragnarok Festival 2019<p>Forlorn Hope have to been announced for Ragnarok Metal Festival 2019 in Norwich. This announcement comes soon after the band were also confirmed for Power Metal Quest Fest in September 2019, in Birmingham. <br><br>Ragnarok Metal Festival is set to take place in the Brickmakers & B2 Venue on November 17th and will feature the following line up of artists:</p>
<p>-Sellsword</p>
<p>-Ward XIV</p>
<p>-Thirteen</p>
<p>-Atorc</p>
<p>-Forlorn Hope</p>
<p>-Stormrider</p>
<p>-Osmium Guillotine</p>
<p>-Grimgotts</p>
<p>-Descendant of Odin</p>
<p>with more TBA...<br><br><br>We are very excited to be part of Ragnarok this year and it's going to be an incredible day of metal. Make sure you mark this one on your calendars!</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/56772882019-03-18T12:00:00+00:002020-11-06T06:41:11+00:00'Over the Hills' Recording Completed<p>Yesterday we finished laying down the final vocal tracks and all of the lead guitar for our upcoming release 'Over the Hills'. With all the album recording finished, all that's left to be done is the mixing and mastering. Dan Woodward of Whitewood Studios has overseen all of it and has been an incredible producer to work with yet again. He'll be handling the mixing and mastering over the coming weeks and we can't wait for him to work his magic. <br><br>Needless to say, we're very excited and the album is sounding incredible so far. We'll announce a release date in the coming months, as well as offering little preivews of what's to come. <br><br>Watch this space.</p>Forlorn Hopetag:forlornhope.uk,2005:Post/55776762019-02-25T17:00:00+00:002020-07-12T13:45:41+01:00Forlorn Hope to enter the studio in March<p>Forlorn Hope will return to Whitewood Studios in Liverpool this March to record their full length debut album; 'Over The Hills'. This thirteen track album is a collection of stories of horror and heroism from the Peninsular War of 1807-1814. The album will be mixed and mastered by Daniel Woodward who produced the band’s 2018 debut EP. </p>
<p>The band are very excited about this release, which will include new recordings of the songs featured on the debut EP alongside live favourites such as 'Badajoz' and 'Die Hard'. </p>
<p>The album is due for release in the summer and more details will follow in the coming months.</p>Forlorn Hope