Porcupine Tree share video for ‘Rats Return’ and tell us: “We’re the quintessential cult band”
nme.comPorcupine Tree have unveiled the video for new single ‘Rats Return’. Check it out on NME first below, along with our interview with frontman Steven Wilson.The trio release new album ‘Closure/Continuation’ on June 24 – their first since going on hiatus after 10th album ‘The Incident’ in 2009.
Singer/guitarist/keyboardist/bassist Steven Wilson, keyboardist Richard Barbieri and drummer Gavin Harrison celebrate their return with a European tour in October and November, climaxing with a huge homecoming show at SSE Wembley Arena on November 11 – and today share a new video.Directed by Ricky Allen, who has previously made videos for the likes of Little Mix and Mimi Webb, the ‘Rats Return’ video depicts a dystopian quiz show with nightmarish rules.In the 12 years since Porcupine Tree last toured, Wilson has enjoyed a successful solo career, while Harrison has become drummer for alternative rock icons King Crimson.
Barbieri, whose previous band Japan enjoyed cult hero status themselves before splitting in 1982, has released albums with ex-Japan bandmate Steve Jansen and Marillion singer Steve Hogarth.Initially ignored by critics, Porcupine Tree released debut album ‘On The Sunday Of Life’ in 1992.
They slowly gained a word-of-mouth cult status, playing their biggest show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on the tour for ‘The Incident’.
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