Tag Archives: Nicky Wire

Michael Sheen Confirmed For New ‘Doctor Who,’ Says Neil Gaiman

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on March 21st, 2011

The plot thickens…

A while ago we told you that Nicky Wire, the bass player for the Manic Street Preachers, was writing a script for the new Doctor Who series, which starts on BBC America on April 23rd. We also said he really wanted Michael Sheen to play ...

‘Little Britain’ Invades ‘Doctor Who’

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on March 16th, 2011

Whovians: take note! More news is starting to filter out about some of the special guest appearances in the new series of Doctor Who, and one name in particular has jumped out, especially if you’re a fan of Little Britain.

Manics’ Nicky Wire Wants Michael Sheen for ‘Doctor Who’ Story

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on March 9th, 2011

POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT: For those still squealing over Doctor Who‘s April 23 season premiere on BBC America, we have a couple of related news bits to sate your excitement.

Music Roundup: The Bewitching Brilliance of Esben and the Witch

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on February 8th, 2011

We fell madly for Esben and the Witch‘s goth-tinged soundscape upon hearing the eerie “Marching Song” last fall. And this week, the Brighton, England trio finally brings their long-awaited debut album, Violet Cries, to ...

Manics Bassist Nicky Wire Admits to Obsessing Over the UK Charts

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on February 4th, 2011

When it comes to collecting things, what do you obsess over? I know some of you out there go mad for Doctor Who goodies. I, for one, am totally proud of my rare lot of Smiths singles.

Interview With Manic Street Preachers Drummer Sean Moore, Pt. 3

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on October 7th, 2010

Anglophenia music contributor Lindsay Davis conducted this exclusive 3-part interview with Manic Street Preachers drummer Sean Moore. Click here to view Part 1. For Part 2, click here.

Interview With Manic Street Preachers Drummer Sean Moore, Pt. 2

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on September 21st, 2010

Anglophenia music contributor Lindsay Davis conducted this exclusive interview with Manic Street Preachers drummer Sean Moore. Click here to view Part 1.

Interview With Manic Street Preachers Drummer Sean Moore, Pt. 1

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on September 17th, 2010

Anglophenia music contributor Lindsay Davis conducted this exclusive interview with Manic Street Preachers drummer Sean Moore.

Interview with Nicky Wire of the Manic Street Preachers

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on September 25th, 2009

Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers may not have made a huge splash in the U.S., but they are one of the biggest bands of the past two decades in the UK.