Local newspaper, the Coventry Observer carried the news that The Enemy are set for two massive gigs at the historic ruins of the old cathedral as they launch their third album. Here is Matthew Bates report:
"IT PROMISES to be one of our best gigs ever" - that's how The Enemy's Liam Watts described their summer gig at the cathedral ruins.
The band announced the two gigs at the city's landmark in May to coincide with the release of their third album, Streets in the Sky.
It comes just weeks after they were on stage in their home city in February to film the video for their latest single Gimme The Sign in nightclub Se7en.
Drummer Liam told the Observer: "It's different and a massive thing for us. The cathedral is the city's main landmark and we're really excited about it.
"I first went to the ruins on a school trip. You do appreciate it back then but when you get a bit older it feels more special.
"Hopefully it will be a memorable and special night. There aren't that many places to play in Coventry. There are smaller clubs, then the Ricoh and not a lot in between, but the cathedral offers that."
Liam added the album had been wrapped up with the latest single, Saturday, next in the pipeline.
"This is the happiest we've been for a while and the album is some of our best work yet. I can't wait till it's out there," he added.
"Whatever number it goes to in the charts, that will define it. But it's a different market now to what it was and there's lots of different stuff now.
"It's already a success to us but it's the fans that decide."
Frontman Tom Clarke described the gigs as momentous.
He wrote on his internet blog: "The cathedral is a stunning landmark which we've been asked about in interviews all over the world.
"We've wanted to put on a gig there since the first album, and after a lot of hard work, we're finally properly happy to announce it's going to go ahead."
Tickets for both shows - on Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22 - went on sale through the band's website on Wednesday 4th April 2012 and via www.gigsandtours.com Thursday 5th April 2012.
*Source: Coventry Observer / Matthew Bates
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