Widely considered to be one of the quintessential bands of the progressive rock genre, Van Der Graaf Generator have developed a distinct sound characterized by Peter Hammill’s dynamic vocals and the unique and intricate playing of the other band members.
Followers of Van Der Graaf Generator will be happy to hear that 2011 will see both the release of both an album full of new material as well as the beginning of a new tour across Britain.
The English group, who have performed as a trio since the departure of previous member
David Jackson in 2005, are preparing their twelfth studio album. The record will be the first since 2008’s
Trisector, and is entitled “
A Grounding In Numbers”. As of now, the band are planning to release this new studio album on March 14th.
Van Der Graaf Generator have also announced that they are to embark on a five date tour during March following the release of the aforementioned record. If you’re interested in catching one of the performances, they’ll be playing all over Britain at these venues:
3/24 – Leamington Spa Assembly
3/25 – Glasgow ABC
3/26 – Manchester Academy 3
3/27 – London Barbican
3/28 – Cambridge Junction
As a group who have a level of musicality and creativity that is rivaled by very few, this is something fans of the band won’t want to miss. Those of you who are interested in or enjoy Van Der Graaf Generator’s music should definitely check out this upcoming album, which will hopefully meet and surpass the high standards of their previous releases.
