March 7, 2005 - In 1994, Wales' Manic Street Preachers released "The Holy Bible," a collection of intense, rebellious and visceral songs that has been measured up alongside The Clash's "London Calling" as one of the greatest British rock albums ever made.
March 27, 2001 - LONDON-- Eva Cassidy's "Songbird" stays at the top of Official U.K. Album chart for a second week in a row, preventing the Manic Street Preachers' new album, "Know Thy Enemy," from reaching No. 1.
February 5, 2001 - LONDON--Soft Cell is planning to reform after 17 years apart. Marc Almond and Dave Ball, the duo behind the song "Tainted Love," have confirmed that they will play at Ocean in London on March 15, 16 and 17. The first night is a private show by invitation only, but tickets for the other shows went on sale last week.
January 16, 2001 - LONDON--Britpop giants the Manic Street Preachers have announced a six-date U.K. tour to take place in late March and early April. Tickets for the six nights in Manchester, Glasgow and London will go on sale on Wednesday (1/16).
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