CONFLICT.
THE PUNK BAND.
A GROUP OF PEOPLE.
ANARCHISTS?
A VOICE OF REBELLION.
HARDENED. CYNICAL. BASTARDS.
AN ACTIVIST ORGANISATION?
A WAY OF LIFE.CONFLICT.
A PART OF A MOVEMENT.
THE MOVEMENT OF ALL MOVEMENTS.
THE UNGOVERNABLE FORCE.
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More cancellations.
Unfortunately I regret that I am unable to fulfill Conflict appearances in Scotland, Austria and France scheduled for April 2008.
The progressive injury to my neck worsened during U.S.A dates in December and has failed to heal satisfactorily in time.
At present the neck is simply not strong enough for me to complete the Conflict set at an acceptable level.
Medical experts’ advice is that I should refrain from live appearances until 2009 in order to ’possibly’ avoid further damage.
However, it is my firm intention to recommence sooner and therefore a one off (test)appearance will take place in August when Conflict WILL take part in the Rebellion Festival in Blackpool, England.
I would sincerely like to apologise to the Childline promoters in Glasgow, Scotland, to Daz Russell and all the Rebellion festival team and to the French organisations for these unavoidable cancellations.
I also want to extend these apologies once again to all involved in the past cancellations during 2006 and 2007,namely William (West Coast USA,)Joe(East Coast USA),Dom(Canada),the French distro people and of course the Leicester crew.
Finally I wish to apologise to anyone who hoped to attend these events to see Conflict, thank those who have attended in the past and everyone who has shown Conflict such strong support.
Future appearances.
The ongoing injury has now become so frustrating and is deeply disappointing and at present there seems to be no solution.
In truth I have underestimated the seriousness of the situation and many have said I have not shown the condition enough respect, but I wanted to resume appearances and would never do a lame Conflict set that simply went through the motions, that just ain’t me..
So what then? Stop playing for good? Keep going? At what cost?
One thing I am sure of is there is no point in keeping trying to book dates that may end up having to be cancelled again and again, it’s unfair to all involved and upsetting to me.
It now seems certain that I will never be able to undertake heavy touring schedules again and will need to limit the amount of appearances and constantly assess the situation.
I am not ready yet to walk away from all this and simply give up.
This incredible lifelong journey I have been so fortunate to be involved in is what I do, it is all I have ever done.
Therefore I think for the foreseeable future Conflict should only make appearances at festivals(after August) but more importantly we should organise and take part in our own festivals.THE GATHERING OF THE THOUSANDS
These events should all be for a specific reason(not just another festival) and only to raise funds for many organisations and causes.
They could be held worldwide and organised by people that really care about what we are all trying to achieve, in venues that are as suitable as is possible.
A final note on appearances, even before Friday’s news regarding my neck, I had decided that Conflict would not be going ahead with the Carling Academy dates in September, to me they were just pointless gigs in the acceptable touring circuit that I never want Conflict to become a part of.
Taking part in festivals in mainstream venues such as the academy chain is worthwhile as it breaks new ground and attracts new people, but a Conflict gig in itself should always be held in more appropriate venues and be relevant.
A huge thankyou to Chris gee for his understanding,support and concern.Conflict..new album..single..video..Tilt.
Work is now well underway on the above projects. I have been working with Mark Pickstone and more recently Spike T Smith the Conflict drummer whose input has been immense and the results are sounding fantastic.
I am also pleased and proud to announce that Calvin Sewell, Stigg’s boy(Icons of Filth,)is joining me on vocal duties and is also helping create the projects. Calvin will also be taking part in Conflict appearances in the future.
Thankyou once again for your continued support.
Colin
