Derbyshire Blues-rockers, These Wicked Rivers, announce their third studio album ‘Fire and Folklore‘ set for release via Fat Earth Records, October 2nd 2026. The album was recorded in the band’s hometown of Belper, Derbyshire, which is also the home of revered and prolific GRAMMY-award winning producer Andy Sneap (Sabbat, Judas Priest, Saxon, Megadeth etc.). These Wicked […]

Derbyshire rockers These Wicked Rivers will take their electric gospel of ‘peace, love, and lampshades’ to historic churches across the UK this June supported by Brighton band Creeping Jean and The Virginmarys. These Wicked Rivers frontman John Hartwell enthuses: “We take great pride in making our shows an evening to remember from the moment doors […]

Rising stars These Wicked Rivers have announced an intimate and electrifying June tour, bringing their unique brand of blues-infused rock to churches across England and Scotland. The inspiration for The Churches Tour was born in 2022, when the band played at MacArts in Galashiels alongside Hayseed Dixie. Guitarist Arran Day recalls, “We were immediately blown […]

Derbyshire rockers These Wicked Rivers have shared an acoustic rework of majestic ballad ‘When the War is Won’ ahead of their Planet Rock sponsored UK tour which kicks off this Friday with a sold out show at Bridgwater. The emotive track features poignant lyrics, tasteful guitar work and delicate strings, combining to create a musical odyssey […]

Distinguished Derbyshire rock n’ rollers These Wicked Rivers have announced details of their own limited edition signature ‘Lonely Road’ gin, produced in partnership with premium spirits company Mercia Distillery. Inspired by the track of the same name from their forthcoming album ‘Force of Nature’, ‘Lonely Road’ Gin is described as “a well-rounded botanical gin with […]

Hotly tipped Derbyshire rock n’ rollers These Wicked Rivers have announced details of a new UK headline tour kicking off in May, as well as a third single, ‘The Riverboat Man’, taken from their highly anticipated new album ‘Force of Nature’. The new track, released on January 12th, is a barnstorming tale which celebrates the underdog […]

Fast rising Derbyshire rock ‘n’rollers These Wicked Rivers have announced details of a second single ‘Force of Nature’, lifted from the upcoming album of the same name. The track, due on November 10th, continues the tradition laid down by debut single (and Planet Rock playlist favourite) ‘Black Gold’ – uplifting, triumphant, unashamed blues rock with a bellowing […]