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Manics' frontman James Dean Bradfield tells NME about their history and upcoming dates with 'The London Suede', revisiting their divisive album 'Know Your Enemy', and Nicky Wire's new solo record
It appears on the band's imminent deluxe reissue of 'Know Your Enemy'
Phoebe Bridgers, Manic Street Preachers and Nova Twins lead the revolution at the typically well-mannered festival
It's described as the "director's cut" of the album
The band previously told NME of unheard tracks and "boxes of stuff" to come for the album's anniversary
The covers collection, which features the Manics' spin on Madonna's 'Borderline', serves as a "heartfelt musical tribute to our formative influences"
The news comes alongside lead single 'The World That Was'
The band revealed that frontman James Dean Bradfield has contracted the virus
A live version of their 'Borderline' cover was first previewed at last month's BBC 6 Music Festival