Anathema - Vinny & Danny perform Dreaming Light live on BBC Merseyside

We're Here Because We're Here, the latest album from Anathema, was named Classic Rock's Prog Album of 2010. The award capped a triumphant year for the band which saw them finally release the long-awaited album and embark on a succession of several successful tours.

Anathema head out on the second leg of their We're Here Because We're Here tour.

Dates are:
FEBRUARY
21 Lyon - Ninkasy
22 Clermont Ferrand - Cooperative de Mai
23 Toulouse - Bikini
24 Bordeaux - Theatre Barbey
25 Caen - Le Cargo
26 Rouen - LE 106
27 Rennes - L' Antipode

'We're Here Because We're Here is the finest they have unleashed so far... a stunningly enjoyable album.'
ALBUM OF THE YEAR CLASSIC ROCK PRESENTS PROG

'A flawless album of simple but mesmerising songs.'
PROG ALBUM OF THE YEAR CLASSIC ROCK

'A dazzling collection of highly-charged, progressive and emotively atmospheric rock songs that rarely dip below the euphoric.'
ROCKSOUND

'Scouse progsters make a spectacular return... makes a seven year wait feel entirely worth it'
KKKK KERRANG!

'the mighty Anathema, are back after a seven year recording hiatus with their latest record, the beautiful We're Here Because We're Here, and it's one of the most ethereal pieces of music the band have produced... a welcome return indeed'
★★★★★ BIG CHEESE

'Anathema are a hidden jewel in the UK's prog crown. Their finest album to date... it's an uplifting and sonically sumptuous rock record that could hardly be more appropriate for these prog-loving times' 'Getting mixed by Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson is a fitting honour for such a splendidly built record' #15 ALBUM OF THE YEAR POLL 9/10 METAL HAMMER

'Everything modern-day Anathema fans will want and embrace: beautifully crafted, emotionally-charged and modern melodic rock of the highest order' 9/10
POWERPLAY

'We're Here Because We're Here is a glittering masterclass in atmospheric rock'
9/10 TERRORIZER

'the results are nothing short of breathtaking'
4.5/5 BLUNT


For more info, downloads and audio samples from We're Here Because We're Here, go to: kscopemusic.com/​anathema

Buy Anathema albums from: burningshed.com/​store/​kscope/​collection/​222/​

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[renrew667]

Vinnie and Dannie, thank you for your wonderful Music. You bring Love to all over the World, and that is just so damn right, this is how it should be!

[hammythehippy]

this its time to listen to this album on repeat again for the next few days...

[begumcitir]

I love how it gets no dislikes. I adore this song so much.

[ButterflyRoseX]

*Beautiful*



[vmesmerized]

@sophieforest λατρεύουμε Anathema.......... ♥ ;)

[TheOmegaeyes]

This song has been such an inspiration for me in my battle with major depression. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your amazing and moving music through the years Vincent and Danny!! SO NO TO PHARMACEUTICAL CRIMINAL DRUG PUSHERS! Find hope within yourself!!

[sophieforest]

υπεροχοιι και οι δυο παιδιαα!! και στο principal stn thessaloniki ηταν καταπληκτικοι :) αγαπαμε Anathema ♥

[SamyE00]

I love this video...

[TheDavythompson]

Ah brillant as always, whether Electric or Acoustic, Ive followed this band from the start, cant believe what a progression, the album we're here because we're here and hindsight never off my ipod. , can wait to Union Church on 30th of Sept.

[furtocske]

Perfection. <3

[xshoutatthedevilx]

I'm going to cry this Tuesday if they play this, god bless Anathema.

[BeyondthoughtSs]

que grandes