Tom Has A Dig At Keane

Tom Clarke was in the press today for his comments about Keane, as reported in The Sun.

OASIS may have departed, but at least we can rely on THE ENEMY to keep up the tradition of slagging off any other band in sight.
The Coventry three-piece - who supported NOEL and LIAMGALLAGHER on their final tour - have rammed the boot into KEANE after suffering the indignity of appearing before the balladeers at last month's V Festival.

Frontman TOM CLARKE blasted: "I like playing before bands that aren't as good as us. It gives you a bit of a buzz - especially after our storming performance at V.

"I was with a mate in a restaurant recently. When Keane came on he made the manager turn it off because it was affecting his digestion."

Tom then compared recent Keane hit Spiralling to a cheesy TV theme tune. He joked: "The first single off their last album sounded like the theme tune to Byker Grove. It's one of those thoughts you should keep to yourself." Ouch!

The Enemy's new single Be Somebody will feature on EA Sports' eagerly-awaited FIFA 10 game.

The video for the song - released September 28 - was created and funded by EA Sports from scratch in a first for the music and gaming industries.

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The Enemy Want England World Cup Song

Could The Enemy be in with a chance of recording the England World Cup song next year? According to The Sun, Tom Clarke wouldn't mind having a go.

BRACE yourself for a deluge of World Cup songs now England are in the finals.
Obviously most of them will be dreadful, but here's one I wouldn't mind hearing even though I'm a proud Scot.

THE ENEMY told The Sun they want to record the official England track and feature some untapped rapping talent.

Frontman TOM CLARKE said: "I'd like to get PETER CROUCH to rap. We'd let him do his robot dance too.

"I reckon WAYNE ROONEY could be an angry rapper." Tom added: "We'd do it just so we could say, 'We've recorded the official England song'."

EMBRACE penned England's last tune in 2006 with World At Your Feet which lacked the impact of NEW ORDER's World In Motion and Three Lions by BADDIEL & SKINNER AND THE LIGHTNING SEEDS.

Tom reckons the quality of the track could determine England's success next June.

"If we brought out a good song England might win it."

Ally's Tartan Army from '78 will always shade it for me.

Speaking of footie, The Enemy's new single Be Somebody will feature on EA Sports' eagerly-awaited FIFA 10 game.

The video for the song - released September 28 - was created and funded by EA Sports from scratch in a first for the music and gaming industries.

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PRESS: The Enemy Enjoy X Factor Flops

As published by The Press Association, The Enemy share their views about ITV's X Factor programme.

The Enemy have confessed they enjoy watching The X Factor auditions to see "rubbish people".

Frontman Tom Clarke revealed: "I like watching the first bits where they have the rubbish people in - that's quite amusing, because they actually think they're good."

He added: "Well, there's some that think they're good - I'm pretty sure there's some that go on now to be the rubbish ones to take the p**s, it's a shame that that's started happening."

Bandmate Andy Hopkins agreed: "The other night some woman brought a dog on and she said it could sing and it just didn't do anything."

The Enemy's latest single Be Somebody is featured on EA's new Fifa '10 computer game.

Tom revealed: "It's such an inclusive song and it's proper inspiring.

"For young people, you need somebody to tell you that you can do whatever you want, whether it's music, or most lads are into footie. And it's just uplifting.

"Football and music are really similar in that it's something that young lads can just get into by just being good and practising and believing and it fits really well. The whole Be Somebody ethic with footie and the music, it ties in pretty well I think."

:: Be Somebody is released on September 28 and FIFA '10 is out on October 2.

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Tom Clarke Wants Oasis To Return

As reported by The Press Association:

The Enemy's Tom Clarke is hoping Oasis will reunite to record a new album, but not before Noel Gallagher has released a solo record.

The Be Somebody singer - who toured with Oasis earlier this year with the group - confessed he is upset about the split of "the best band in the world" but is optimistic they will reunite.

Tom said: "I hope one day they get back together - but first I hope Noel comes out with a solo album because I reckon he's got an amazing solo album in him, so I'd like that first."

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Got A Question For Tom Clarke?

Ever wanted to ask The Enemy's Tom Clarke a question but never had the opportunity? Well now is your chance to ask him virtually anything because Pepsi Maxcast will be putting YOUR questions to him on Monday (21/09/09) in an interview.

The Enemy fans can send a question direct to Pepsi Maxcast's Twitter page, but don't worry - if you do not have Twitter then send the question here: robmacca@theenemy.eu, and I'll forward all the questions to Pepsi Maxcast on Monday.

Get your thinking caps on..............

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Win Signed FIFA 10 Game In Pepsi Maxcast Competition

Fancy winning the latest FIFA 10 game signed by the one and only Tom Clarke (The Enemy)? Those generous folk at Pepsi Maxcast have FIVE signed copies to give away in their latest competition.

To enter the free competition, you just need to answer the very simple question on the Pepsi Maxcast website (click: HERE).

Click here to enter now! Promotion closes @ 11.59pm, Friday 25th September 2009.

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Tom Clarke DJ's On XFM Radio - Final Part

Tom Clarke was back on XFM radio for the final part of his Sunday residency between 9pm and 10pm, kicking off with the brand new single 'It's Not OK'.

The Enemy frontman played a whole host of his favourite tunes on his iPod from The Specials to Morrissey - you can listen to the broadcast HERE.

Tom shared some stories behind his choices throughout the hour on Sunday evening on XFM, for one last time.

Visit XFM radio for some great tunes, interviews and competitions.

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Tom Clarke In Car Crash

Above is the picture of Tom Clarke's wrecked car after he was involved in an accident. The story and picture are from The Sun newspaper:

THE ENEMY frontman TOM CLARKE has totalled his new sports car days after getting it.
The frontman careered off a busy road and smashed his TVR 350c into a parking sign.

Luckily, no one was hurt. But Tom has released this snap of the wreck as a warning.

He wants festival-goers, especially you lot in Leeds and Reading this weekend, to go easy on the drive home. He said: "I'd only had the car four days!

"I lost it in the outside lane of the A90 on my way to Aberdeen. The car spun four times before hitting a barrier, then it left the road and went over a bollard before wrapping around a parking sign.

"Amazingly, there were no injuries. The crash felt like when you fall over trying to put your boxers on!"

It's not been a good couple of weeks for the band. Bassist ANDY HOPKINS is still struggling to walk after his Bizarre Masters shenanigans.

He only just managed to play V after busting his heel during a drinking game at my golf event.

Relaxing with mates at Reading yesterday, he said: "I had to stand on my toes for the whole gig. The crowd were going wild and I really wanted to join in, but I just couldn't.

"The pain was too intense. I'm alright as long as I've got painkillers. And a few beers help."

*Source: The Sun

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The Enemy - Be Somebody (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Here is the official video for The Enemy's 'Be Somebody', the black and white video has Tom, Liam and Andy returning to their roots in Coventry. Filmed at the Ricoh Arena, the video captures the live performance and goes backstage with the lads while they were on tour.

Be Somebody is released on September 28 and more details will follow.

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Music For The People In Summer Sale

The Enemy 'Music For The People' has been added to the HMV Summer Sale and can now be purchased for just £3.99.
Why not treat a friend to a copy of the much talked about second album by Coventry's most successful band of the millennium.

Buy from HMV: HERE

(*hurry offer is limited)

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PICTURES: The Enemy @ V Festival 2009

Here are a few pictures of The Enemy from this year's V Festival (as seen on NME.COM)






1. PA PHOTOS
2/3/4 Richard Johnson

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Tom Clarke DJ's On XFM - Part 4

Tom Clarke was back on XFM radio with the fourth part of his Sunday residency between 9pm and 10pm, kicking off with the brand new single 'Be Somebody'.

The Enemy frontman played a whole host of his favourite tunes from Blur to the Arctic Monkeys - you can listen to the broadcast HERE.

Tom shared some stories behind his choices throughout the hour on Sunday evening on XFM, and even played his favourite Madonna track.

Visit XFM radio for some great tunes, interviews and competitions.

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The Enemy Defend Oasis

Coventry indie upstarts The Enemy have leaped to the defence of Oasis after the Manchester group were forced to pull out of V Festival.

One of the nation's biggest summer events, V Festival is spread over two sites. After conquering Chelmsford on Saturday night (August 22nd) Oasis then set their sights on repeating the feat in Staffordshire.

However it wasn't to be. A dose of laryngitis put paid to their ambitions, as singer Liam Gallagher was in no shape to perform. Apologising to fans, a host of other groups on the bill paid tribute with MGMT and Keane playing cover versions.

Now The Enemy's frontman Tom Clarke has leaped to the defence of his Mancunian counterpart. In a new interview Clarke states that Oasis only cancel if they have a serious reason to do so.

"If they’ve cancelled it's for a legitimate reason," the frontman of the Coventry trio told music station Absolute Radio. "I hope everyone cuts him a bit of slack and doesn't whinge about it, 'cos shit happens."

Tom Clarke would know. The Enemy were forced to cancel on the first night of Oasis' stint at Heaton Park, with Clarke coming down with acute food poisoning.

Continuing, Clarke rejected allegations that Oasis pulled the slot after falling out with one another. "They've been on tour since forever. I'm pretty sure they've hated each other since the '90s. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't have surmounted in Liam not playing V because they've just realised they don't get on with each other."

"They get on with it. They manage to go on stage and play amazing shows, probably the best live band in the world. The fact of the matter is, the lad's probably got a sore throat. Give him a break. Let him have a day off."

*Story from CLASH MAG

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'Has Lady GaGa Got A Penis?' The Enemy Ask V Festival

As reported on NME.COM, The Enemy asked an interesting question:

Coventry trio The Enemy asked the crowd an intimate question about Lady GaGa on the 4Music Stage at the Chelmsford leg of V Festival tonight (August 23).

The band were playing at the same time as the US singer took to the stage in The Arena.

"Just a question," asked Clarke later after playing 'No Time For Tears'. "Has GaGa got a penis, who knows?"

A red flare was lit from the middle of the crowd during 'This Song', the chorus of which was sung a-capella by the crowd and then given a drum accompaniment by Liam Watts.

At the end of the set Clarke asked for the lights to be turned on the crowd, before saying "You lot are fucking mega", a statement he had made after second song 'Aggro'.

The Enemy played:

'Had Enough'
'Aggro'
'Away From Here'
'No Time For Tears'
'40 Days & 40 Nights'
'Sing When You're In Love'
'We'll Live And Die In These Towns'
'This Song'
'Happy Birthday Jane'
'You're Not Alone'

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The Enemy @ V Festival

Don't forget to check out The Enemy at this weekend's V Festival, hopefully Andy won't be limping too much!

Coverage can be seen on Channel 4 and 4Music, with NME magazine offering plenty of coverage from the V Festival weekend.

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The Enemy: Be Somebody - Release Date

The Enemy will be releasing 'Be Somebody', the third single from 'Music For The People' on Monday 28th September. Video and format details will follow and the single will ignite interest before the lads take to the road for their autumn tour.

The track was written by The Enemy bassist, Andy Hopkins in contrast to the usual tracks written by Tom Clarke. The Enemy wrote both albums, 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns' and 'Music For The People'.

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Andy Hopkins Ends Up In Hospital

Andy Hopkins ended up in hospital just a few days before The Enemy take to the stage at the V Festival, reports The Sun newspaper. Here is the story from Gordon Smart's Bizarre column explaining what happened:

I HAVE a confession to make.

When ANDY HOPKINS from The Enemy hops on to play the V Festival on crutches this weekend, it's partly my fault.

The poor lad smashed his heel in a drinking game which got out of hand at the inaugural Bizarre golf tournament.

He was down at A&E yesterday morning, being fitted out with a pot. I just hope he's well enough to perform.

The 19th hole festivities for the EA Sports Bizarre Masters kicked in after the presentations - and things spiralled out of control.

Andy had kindly travelled down from Coventry for the tourney at The Grove in Hertfordshire when the accident happened - apologies to frontman TOM CLARKE and the loyal Enemy faithful.

It all started with a putting competition in the dark with the sprinklers soaking everyone on the green.

If you took more than two shots to get the ball in the hole, you had to down half your drink. More than four and the whole drink had to go.

Some terrible putting and a few rounds of rum and ginger and Andy found himself doing his best JURGEN KLINSMANN impression along a slippery outdoor bar.

It seemed a good idea at the time.

But seeing Andy limping off in the wee small hours, only a few days before the band play Chelmsford and Staffordshire, made me think it would have been better if I had suggested dominoes instead.

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Tom Clarke DJ's on XFM - Part 3

Tom Clarke was back on XFM radio for part three of his Sunday residency between 9pm and 10pm, kicking off with 'Away From Here'.

The Enemy frontman played a whole host of his favourite tunes from 10CC to Manic Street Preachers - you can listen to the broadcast HERE.

Tom shared some stories behind his choices throughout the hour on Sunday evening on XFM, including glowing words for up and coming Manchester band Twisted Wheel.

Visit XFM radio for some great tunes, interviews and competitions.

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Meet The Enemy Backstage With Pepsi Max

Want to meet The Enemy backstage on their tour later this year?
Then hurry over to PepsiMaxCast and enter the FREE competition, entries MUST be in by 11:59pm TODAY (18/08/09).

Pepsi Max are giving you the chance with 3 of your mates to meet The Enemy backstage as part of their Autumn tour! Pepsi are going to make it an amazing day!

What do you have to do? Pepsi want you to share your summer photos. Your best photos of the summer so far, even post us a link of your Max It Videos, whatever you like. Pepsi also want you to write a comment about the entry, and why it was a great time for you and your friends.

The Enemy will be choosing the winners so make them good! The best ones will be posted up on the Pepsi Max blog in the next few days, entries will close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 18th August to give us time to contact the winners.

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Andy Hopkins Passport Drama

According to The Sun newspaper, THE ENEMY's bassist ANDY HOPKINS cost the rockers thousands when he lost his passport while skinny dipping in Ibiza.
The plucker peeled off for a moonlight swim with a female companion after a sweaty shift at Ibiza Rocks.

Then Andy and his pal returned to the beach to find all their belongings, including his passport, had gone.

The boys had been due to fly to Japan at 10am next day.

They had to cancel the flight while management made frantic efforts to get the lad replacement paperwork. I'm told: "Andy wasn't in the sea for very long at all.

"Clearly some joker had seen him go in and thought it would be hilarious to pinch his clobber.

"Andy had to visit the British consulate to obtain documents so he could return to London.

"Then he had to leg it to the passport office in Peterborough where he was issued with an emergency passport. Let's just say management weren't best pleased.

"They had to book a new load of flights. It set them back thousands."

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