New Model Army

New Model Army formed in Bradford in 1980, Justin Sullivan, Stuart Morrow, and Robert Heaton developing a sound rooted in post-punk and folk punk that was immediately passionate and politically engaged. Sullivan's lyrics addressed class, politics, and personal identity with a directness and emotional intensity that gave the band a fierce loyalty among their audience.

They were signed to EMI and released a series of albums through the 1980s and 1990s — 'Vengeance' (1984), 'No Rest for the Wicked' (1985), and 'Thunder and Consolation' (1989) among their strongest — that earned a devoted following in the UK and across Europe. Their live shows were particularly acclaimed for their intensity and Sullivan's extraordinary stage presence.

New Model Army have continued to record and perform with remarkable consistency into the 2020s, releasing new music that maintains the passion and political engagement of their earliest work. They are one of the great enduring acts of British alternative music — a band whose combination of political commitment, melodic gifts, and extraordinary live performances has sustained a devoted following for over four decades. ⚠ Flag: most recent release — verify latest album.