Orange Goblin Post New Single “(Not) Rocket Science”
This weekend, Orange Goblin begin their tour of Japan, Australia and New Zealand, and before they went — and even I think a day early, the band has posted a lyric video for their new single, “(Not) Rocket Science.” And it’s a rocker. Handclaps and all. The first studio offering from the band since 2018’s The Wolf Bites Back (review here), and the first with bassist Harry Armstrong — who for sure gets his punches in — has a classic heavy groove propelled by Christopher Turner‘s drums, a line of keys or guitar deep in the mix to add to the urgency, and a trademark gruff vocal from Ben Ward in a hook over a choice Joe Hoare riff. Call it Orange Goblin, because it’s Orange fucking Goblin.
I don’t know when their 10th album, from whence the new single comes, will be out, but hearing this only makes me more excited at the prospect. Not gonna delay further. Here’s the info, the tour dates, the video. Go go go:
Legendary UK metal giants Orange Goblin are back with a new single “(Not) Rocket Science”
Video created by Matthew Vickerstaff (IG @matthew_vickerstaff )
“(Not) Rocket Science” is a matter of fact observation on the human tendency to over-complicate life …” Frontman and lyricist Ben Ward says “It’s basically saying that life can be pretty simple and straightforward if you just stop wasting your time and make each day count. Be prepared to work hard, don’t expect any hand outs and basically enjoy yourself along the way. When Chris came up with the music he said it needed something that could be delivered in a Bon Scott / Lemmy style and I think it came out really well”.
06.04 – Cyclone (Shibuya) – Tokyo, JAPAN (w/ Church of Misery)
07.04 – Soccer Factory, Osaka, JAPAN
09.04 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide, AUSTRALIA
10.04 – The Basement, Canberra, AUSTRALIA
11.04 – The Zoo, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
12.04 – Crowbar, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
13.04 – The Croxton, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
15.04 – Mothership, Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
16.04 – Rolling Stone, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
17.04 – Valhalla, Wellington, NEW ZEALAND
Tickets for all shows are available here:
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Orange Goblin is:
Ben Ward – Vocals
Joe Hoare – Guitar
Harry Armstrong – Bass / Backing vocals
Christopher Turner – Drums
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