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Author: Scott ColothanPublished 24th Apr 2023

Sheffield rockers Black Spiders have premiered their new single ‘Alright, Alright, Alright’ and its accompanying lyric video.

Lifted from Black Spiders’ eagerly awaited new album ‘Can’t Die, Won’t Die’, which lands on Friday 12th May via Spinefarm Records, ‘Alright, Alright, Alright’ is a three-and-a-half minute inspired by a bizarre dream frontman Pete Spiby had.

He elucidates further: “I’ve had a few weird dreams that I actually remember, but only a few make it into song lyrics. ‘Alright, Alright, Alright’ is one of them, which was centred around Matthew McConaughey having an arm wrestle with the Devil, within some sort of crazy 80’s movie.”

Watch Black Spiders’ ‘Alright, Alright, Alright’ lyric video:

Following hot on the heels of the Planet Rock playlisted ‘Hot Wheels’, ‘Alright, Alright, Alright’ is another tantalising taster of the 12-track album ‘Can’t Die, Won’t Die’.

“It’s a party album from top to tail, every one a banger!,” enthuse Black Spiders. “As usual, there is something for everyone and maybe some surprises. We went all out, balls out on this record, each track is an ear worm. Never has a title been more apt!”

‘Can’t Die, Won’t Die’ is Black Spiders’ first record without lead guitarist Ozzy 'Owl' Lister, who recently decided to retire from the band, however the band are fleshed out to a three guitar attack five-piece band in the live arena.

Black Spiders - 'Can't Die, Won't Die'

Black Spiders play events including Call of the Wild Festival, Maid in Stone Festival and Firestorm Festival this summer, before they embark on their own headline tour in September. Tickets to all dates are on sale now.

Black Spiders’ UK tour dates:

SEPTEMBER 2023

Tunbridge Wells The Forum – Fri 15th

London New Cross Inn – Sat 16th

Portsmouth Moonshine – Sun 17th

Nottingham Rescue Rooms – Mon 18th

Leeds The Warehouse – Tue 19th

Chester Live Rooms – Thu 21st

Glasgow The Garage (Attic) – Fri 22nd

Newcastle Anarchy Brewery – Sat 23rd

Crumlin The Patriot – Sun 24th

Plymouth The Junction – Mon 25th

Black Spiders UK tour

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