OPENARMS 'Let'sJustLeaveIt'

'Lets Just Leave It' is Open Arms' first release of 2023 and heralds a new exciting era for the band The encompassing music video is a testament to the band's creativity and drive Written in 2020 following the end of the first covid lockdown, the song was created remotely 'Let's Just Leave It' revolves around repeated loop sections of percussion and bass which sit beneath a bed of harsh guitar and electronic sample elements. The different vocal styles and effects on the track reflect the chaotic narrative of the lyrics.

Open Arms frontman and lyricist Ben Farmer on the track: "'Let's Just Leave It' is self-referential, it's a record of a time in my life where things seemed a bit all over the place. One particular line which I think sums the song up is in the second verse; "I try to follow my dreams but I can't sleep". I feel like this line really accurately captures how a lot of us feel having spoken to people about trying to get more from life than just a 9 - 5 job which inevitably takes over everything else. More specifically, the song deals with the apathy I have towards certain social situations There's nothing worse than building yourself up for a party or an event or something and it being totally anticlimactic - and the worst part is everyone else in the room usually knows it too So you're just there, and that environment creates friction and a tense atmosphere I think the phrase "Let's Just Leave It" is quite emotionally loaded Without giving too much away, you could probably guess the context in which I said this which then inspired the song."

Amalgamating addictive anthemic-pop with chic dancerock, Birmingham's OPEN ARMS first came to attention pre-pandemic with their critically acclaimed debut single,'Telescope'.

The Birmingham-based four-pieces debut EP, 'Sunflowers' spawned the fan favourite track 'Honey' and since then Open Arms have released a string of popular singles including 'Wilderness' and their catchy 2022 release 'Wherever I Go' The band recently released their acclaimed third EP, 'Colours' which was released in November 2022.

Open Arms are composed of frontman Ben Farmer, guitarist Sam Barratt, bassist Leigh Dawes and drummer Drew Peters. Dubbed the promising face of new music, they are an enthralling live band and have plans to tour the UK in 2023. Open Arms have reached the quarter finals of Hot Vox's Isle Of Wight Festival Competition which takes place in March.

"Carving the landscape of Anthemic Indie-Pop - these guys would be well suited to Radio 1" - Alex Noble (BBC Introducing).

"Open Arms have become synonymous with anthemic dance rock, and they are prone to incorporating a chicdance element to their soundscape which is akin to popular bands such as The 1975 and Peach Pit " - Our Sound Music

"We believe that this is a fantastically strong EP that will do wonders for Open Arms as they finish 2022 on an indisputable high note whilst setting their sights on raising the benchmark even further in 2023" - Pillar Artists

You can cram a lot into forty years, and there are few that have managed to do more in four decades than the masters of Metal, W.A.S.P. Right from the start, they were unafraid to court controversy with their antics during live shows, earning W A S P a reputation for shocking live performances The Shock Rockers were banned from several countries at one point and even caused religious organizations, Local City Councils, Parliaments, and the Washington D C Senate to hold hearings in an effort to bar this group from selling records and trashing stages everywhere they played.

Fast forward forty years, several lineup changes, and sixteen studio albums later, and W.A.S.P. are back on the road, bringing their sensational live show to longtime fans and new fans alike. With a lifetime of hard hitting tracks to choose from, W.A.S.P. fans can be sure of one thing, they are there to rock, and rock they will

Frontman and founding member Blackie Lawless has been at the helm since the start, and his writing and performance over that time have crafted the unique sound that W A S P are renowned for With millions of record sales under their belt and numerous sold-out shows, W.A.S.P. have gone from strength to strength and show no sign of slowing down.

As part of their 40th Anniversary tour, W.A.S.P. will be hitting UK shores in March. Blackie Lawless will be joined by longtime bandmates Mike Duda on bass, guitarist Doug Blair on guitar, and Aquiles Priester on beating the hell out of the drums. Taking the fans all the way back to where it all started as well as giving fans a chance to see their extraordinary stage show

So join W A S P for this very special 40th Anniversary World Tour

Witness Live the Winged Assassins spectacle of “SHOCK and ROLL” as they take you Back Back to the Beginning!

MARCH 2023

17th Manchester Academy

18th Wolverhampton KK’s Steel Mill

19th Nottingham Rock City

21st Glasgow O2 Academy

22nd Newcastle O2 City Hall

23rd Bristol O2 Academy

24th London Roundhouse

Tickets are available from www Myticket co uk