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Forlorn Hope

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    • 'Redcoat' (2022)
    • To The Bitter End (2021)
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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
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
Friday, July 26, 2019 @ 7:00PM Fri, Jul 26, 2019 @ 7:00PM The Royal Standard - Sheffield The Royal Standard Bar, Sheffield The Royal Standard Bar, Sheffield
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Latest News

You can find all of the latest news and announcements from Forlorn Hope right here.

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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Nov 13 2020

Forlorn Hope Announce Eight-Day Historical Live-Tweet to Commemorate the Events Behind New Single

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…

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Nov 10 2020

'To The Bitter End' History Page Launches & The Band Enter The Studio Soon!

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…

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Sep 6 2020

Forlorn Hope Return to the Studio in November!

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…

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Jun 1 2020

June Sale Starts Now - 25% Off Everything!


 

Forlorn Hope have decided to launch a June sale! 
From the 1st to the 30th, the band are offering 25% off everything in store!

New Prices:
The 'Empereur' Bundle - £22.50
The 'Marshal' Bundle - £15.00
T-shirts - £11.25
'Over…

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May 24 2020

Warhorns Postponed until 2021 - Forlorn Hope Re-Booked

This year's Warhorns Festival, previously scheduled for September in Selby, Yorkshire, has been postponed to 2-4 September 2021 due to COVID-19. 

Forlorn Hope were booked to play this year's festival and have been re-booked to play the rescheduled event next…

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May 11 2020

Helly Festival Postponed Until 2021

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…

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May 1 2020

Forlorn Hope's Website Launches New History Section!

Forlorn Hope are thrilled to announce the launch of a new History section 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…

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Apr 6 2020

Forlorn Hope announce new partnership with the Redcoat History Podcast

Forlorn Hope are proud to announce that they will be providing the soundtrack for Series 2 of The Redcoat History Podcast. 

This new series tells the story of the British army in the Peninsular War; the conflict which inspired the…

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Mar 18 2020

Coronavirus Update - Edinburgh & Lancaster Dates Postponed!

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…

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