After seven years of hiatus, Godspeed You! Black Emperor have returned.

after a decade’s retreat, god’s pee has decided to roll again.

we are, as always, stoked, stubborn and petrified.

between now and the live-dates, there’ll be rivers of noise and distraction. and the internet is a petty tyrannical monster. please remember that really all that matters is the keep on keeping on. and all that really matters is the shows. and physical engagement in the world. and folks like us and folks like you. thanks for understanding, and thank you for still listening.

see you next winter.

xoxoxox godspeed you! black emperor

The band will be curating and playing at ATP Nightmare Before Christmas 2010, which takes place during 3rd-5th December at Butlins Holiday Centre, Minehead.

Of the 40 acts set to play the festival, seven have been revealed so far. The current line-up is as follows:

GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR
BARDO POND
THE EX
DEERHOOF
TIM HECKER
MIKE WATT (Minutemen, fIREHOSE, Stooges)
SCOUT NIBLETT

The band will also be playing a handful of UK and European dates as well as 9 US shows which has yet to be announced.

ATP Festival Post
Full Godspeed You! Black Emperor Statement