Album Review: Wildness, Snow Patrol

Watch: Snow Patrol’s new music video for ‘Empress’

The band will be releasing their first album since 2011 on 25 May.

Intimate Snow Patrol Show Wows Dublin

Their last gig in the capital was in the Phoenix Park. Now Snow Patrol are back with a thoughtful and reflective album in Wildness – and their Irish shows capture that more intimate spirit…

Standing Ovation at the Snow Patrol Gig in Wexford

Audience forgot about their seats at the gorgeous National Opera House of Wexford during a show where Gary Lightbody boys made people believe in them again.

Photos of Snow Patrol back in shape at the Olympia

Snow Patrol presented in Dublin Wildness, his upcoming new album, causing some big smiles among the crowd.

Snow Patrol star in the new flip-cover issue of Hot Press!

"I’ve never truly had this level of affection for a record," Gary Lightbody says of their new album, Wildness. He also joins our '100 Voices For Repeal'.

Snow Patrol’s Frontman Opens Up About Battle With Depression

Gary Lightbody has revealed that he's been through the wars when it comes to battling depression and alcoholism.

Snow Patrol, Shane McGowan, Chrissie Hynde and Cillian Murphy to attend VINYL festival in Dublin

A new event, to take place on the weekend of May 5-7 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, will celebrate popular music as "the cultural generator of the 20th century".

WATCH: New Snow Patrol video plus Irish tour dates

They're playing a series of intimate shows in May to coincide with the release of their Wildness album.

WATCH: Snow Patrol release 'Snogglebox' video

Ahead of the launch of their long-awaited Wilderness album, Snow Patrol take a trip down memory lane as they watch 20 years of their own videos...

Snow Patrol confirm the May 25 release of Wildness

It's Gary Lightbody & Co.'s first new material in eight years...

Snow Patrol Working Away On First Album in Six Years

Gary Lightbody has taken to social media to reveal the exciting news that Snow Patrol are back in the studio recording their first album since 2011.

Oscar Wilde Awards Ceremony Celebrations

The 26th of February marked the 11th Oscar Wilde Awards which recognizes Irish film making at its best.

Watch: James Corden crash Snow Patrol's performance in LA

The Northern Irish band were playing at the US-Ireland Alliance's Awards Ceremony in California

Petition to save Belfast's legendary Mandela Hall venue

Snow Patrol and Therapy? are among those who've played legendary gigs there

Petition to save Belfast's legendary Mandela Hall venue

Snow Patrol and Therapy? are among those who've played legendary gigs there

Snow Patrol and Roisin O for Oscar Wilde Awards

Irish acts join James Corden on line-up for the Oscars week shindig

Snow Patrol's publishing arm announces new film release

Rugby fans in for a treat with Building Jerusalem

DOWNLOAD: Snow Patrol & Foo Fighters men join forces

With the rest of the band moonlighting on other projects, Snow Patrol's Paul 'Pablo' Wilson has teamed up with Foo Fighter Nate Mendel in Lieutenant.

Gary Lightbody announces acoustic show for charity

Snow Patrol's Nathan Connolly & Iain Archer for the pre-Christmas date.

Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid engaged to Courtney Cox

McDaid and the Friends actress have been dating for six months.

Snow Patrol aim for new album in 2015

The follow-up to 2011's Fallen Empires was originally intended for 2014.

Listen: Snow Patrol’s New Track

Off the soundtrack to new film Divergent.

Snow Patrol

Gary Lightbody sets up Legacy Fund with Bushmills

It will run with the Bushmills Live festival.

Snow Patrol To Headline Tennent's Vital

Belfast natives Snow Patrol are announced as the headine act for the second night of Tennent's Vital.

Snow Patrol's Gary & Jonny Join Derry Celebration

Gary Lightbody and Jonny Quinn to appear at the City of Culture 2013 opening gig...

Snow Patrol for Belfast acoustic show

Frontman Gary Lightbody also reveals he's been working with an unlikely songwriting partner...

Snow Patrol & Florence + The Machine

Phoenix Park, Dublin

Snow Patrol & Florence + The Machine, Phoenix Park

Snow Patrol & Florence + The Machine pulled out all the stops for a huge double header at Phoenix Park, Dublin

DOWNLOAD: Free Snow Patrol track

Snow Patrol free MP3 release is a 'thank-you' to fans.

New Additions to Snow Patrol gig

Bressie, We Are Augustines and Here We Go Magic will all be joining Gary Lightbody and co.

Snow Patrol lead Derry Culture Capital celebrations

Just one of many top acts set to perform in the city next summer...

New York

Snow Patrol for Bushmills Live!

Northern excitement this June...

Snow Patrol set for Phoenix Park date

Gary Lightbody and the boys play this summer.

Snow Patrol

Either they weren’t in top form tonight or there is another leap they have to make in terms of making those grand gestures work.

In The End

Snow Patrol live @ The O2

Snow Patrol wowed the crowd on the opening night of their mammoth 69 date world tour as they played a hit filled set. Photos Ruth Medjber

Gary Lightbody on his writer's block struggles

And how REM chief Michael Stipe helped save the day...

Snow Patrol

A fantastic night.

Snow Patrol Top the Album Charts

The Coronas enter the chart at No. 3…

Fallen Empires

A near masterpiece from Irish arena rockers.

Snow Patrol perform acoustic Button Factory set

Last night's show was the first in a series of special Irish performances.

This Isn't Everything You Are

Meteor sponsor Choice Music Prize

The newly-named Meteor Choice Music Award is moving to the Olympia.

Snow Patrol add extra Irish dates

The boys will now play two dates in Dublin and two in Belfast

Snow Patrol announce Irish dates

Ring in the new year with Gary Lightbody and friends...

Snow Patrol perform live in Belfast as part of NI film

Here's your chance to see Snow Patrol perform live for free and appear in a film!

New Snow Patrol EP out now

You can listen to 'Called Out In The Dark' and snippets from the other songs here.

Free Snow Patrol download

The indie rockers covered John Martyn's 'May You Never' for the stunning new tribute album Johnny Boy Would Love This...A Tribute To John Martyn.

WATCH: New Snow Patrol video

The band unveil the promo to ‘Called Out In The Dark’

World exclusive: Gary Lightbody reveals working title of next Snow Patrol album

The opus may or may not be called Unfortunately For You, This Is No Bloodless Coup.

Snow Patrol

Where Snow Patrol go from here is anyone's guess, but for now, we'll let them enjoy the fact that they're currently (in Northern Ireland at least) bigger than U2. Bono'd better watch his back.

Snow Patrol's First Gig of the Year

We’re talking love, loss, wonder, the depths of ordinary human experience, and finally, connection.

SNOW PATROL AT WARD PARK

It was a triumphant return for Mr Lightbody & co to Bangor and our snapper was on hand to catch the action

Limited tickets available for Snow Patrol homecoming

The band are easily the North's biggest export since the Titanic sailed from the mouth of the Lagan, and we are pleased to report that this ship will be arriving home in full grandeur.

Guinness Arthur’s Day 2010 Line-Up Confirmed

Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini, Jose Gonzales, and The View will be among the acts performing.

BBC Northern Ireland to broadcast Snow Patrol gig

Yup, you'll be able to see all of the Ward Park action on telly.

Ulster Says Yes

Well, Snow Patrol hope they will.

There's No Business like Snow Business

After a meteoric rise to inter-galactic mega-stardom, Snow Patrol still have further universes to conquer.

Snow Patrol donate track to Haiti album

Snow Patrol have donated their song 'You Will. You? Will. You? Will. You? Will' to a Haiti benefit album Hear To Help.

Snow Patrol announce Ward Park guests

Band Of Horses & General Fiasco are both playing.

Gary Lightbody Breaks Jaw

Snow Patrol have had to withdraw from the Meteor Ireland Music Awards, Hot Press has learned.

Snow Patrol man part of Sudan initiative

Jonny Quinn joins the all-star 'Beat For Peace'

Final Straw

Snow Patrol return to Bangor

They're playing another massive homecoming show in June.

Up To Now

Mid-career retrospective captures SP’s inner conflicts

Snow Patrol signing at HMV Dundrum

The band will be performing songs and signing copies of Up To Now on Thursday Dec 3 at 12.30pm.

Other Voices Hosts Intune Breakthrough Concert

In what is an important global first, Intune Networks, the Dublin based telecoms equipment supplier, today announced that it will give the first demonstration of its ground breaking 'optical burst' technology, with a live, high definition transmission of the Snow Patrol concert on December 5th, part of the Other Voices festival in Dingle.

Snow Patrol gigs start at 8pm sharp

Gary & Co. are promising a marathon set

Snow Patrol to perform with Cheryl Cole

The Girls Aloud and X-Factor star is filling in for Martha Wainwright at the Royal Albert Hall.

Snow Patrol play Manchester charity event

Book your Ryanair flight now!

Snow Patrol to release special box set

'Up To Now' will be a collection of the band's best-loved songs as well as some new ones and will be released on November 6th.

Snow Patrol for Children in Need special

Snow Patrol are among the top acts on the bill for the Children in Need show being organised by Take That's Gary Barlow at London's Royal Albert Hall on November 12.

New Snow Patrol single 'Just Say Yes' out October 30

Snow Patrol will release single ‘Just Say Yes’ on October 30 followed by the release of their new 30 track album Up to Now on November 6.

Snow Patrol cover INXS

It's for the latest Late Night Tales mix, which Gary and Tom are curating.

Snow Patrol announce Christmas shows with a difference

Also expect to hear a few Reindeer Section tunes!

Snow Patrol plan single releases

They're likely to be rolled out over the next few months.

Gary Lightbody slams Pirate Bay verdict

He's come out in favour of filesharing – legal or otherwise.

Snow Patrol live at The O2, Dublin

Sleet fighting men

Snow Patrol are hometown heroes in Belfast, but they’re also giving something back to the local music scene.

Snow Patrol announce ticket giveaway

Snow Patrol kick-off their 20-date tour of the UK and Ireland at the end of the month, but ahead of that they've got plans for a more intimate London show – with free tickets up for grabs!

Snow Patrol add third Belfast show

This is getting silly! Snow Patrol have announced a third Belfast Odyssey after completely selling-out the first two.

And now it's four...

Just in case you can't get a ticket to the third show, here's your last chance to see Snow Patrol at Belfast's Odyssey Arena.

Snow Patrol add extra dates

Tickets for Snow Patrol's new year dates in Dublin and Belfast went on sale this morning. Now, due to massive demand, two more dates have been added.

Snow Patrol hit No.1

Recent Hot Press cover stars Snow Patrol have debuted at No.1 in the Irish album charts with their new album A Hundred Million Suns, in its first week of release.

Super Fly Guys

Try to keep up in this review of the two-day, four-city Take Back the Cities tour through Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh and a big finale in London.

Snow Country for Old Men

On the eve of the release of Snow Patrol's epic fifth album A Hundred Million Suns, Hot Press finds out how singer Gary Lightbody gets inspiration for his songs.

Snow Patrol announce Irish concert dates

Because you couldn't get enough of them from our most recent issue, Snow Patrol have just confirmed the dates for their stops in Ireland.

World Exclusive: Hot Press joins Snow Patrol on jet set tour

Snow Patrol kicked off their whistle-stop Take Back The Cities tour with their first live gig in over a year yesterday with a sold out lunchtime show in Dublin's Gate Theatre.

A Hundred Millions Sons

Irish Rockers Still Going For The Emotional Jugular On Impressive Fifth Album

HMV Signing with Snow Patrol

In addition to their mailing-list invite gig at The Gate Theatre, Snow Patrol will be signing copies of their new album at HMV Grafton Street this weekend

Snow Patrol play album launch gigs

Snow Patrol give their A Hundred Million Suns album the official launch treatment with a whistle-stop concert tour of four capital cities – Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh and London.

Snow Patrol announce album details

Snow Patrol will release their new album on CD, DVD and vinyl, with a Special Edition package also available.

Snow Patrol confirm album tracklist

Snow Patrol have confirmed the track-listing of their A Hundred Million Suns album.

Snow Patrol reveal album release date

Snow Patrol have confirmed the October 24 Irish release of their fifth album, A Hundred Million Suns.

Snow Patrol call on fans for new video

As Snow Patrol gear up for the release of new album A Hundred Million Suns, the band is offering fans the chance to star in their new video.

Snow Patrol hint at new album title, release date

Snow Patrol drummer Jonny Quinn has spoken to a Belfast newspaper about the possible release date and title for the band's new album.

Snow Patrol decamp to Berlin for album number five

The recording of the new Snow Patrol album has switched to Berlin where it appears the chaps are having a whale of a time.

Gary Lightbody chats about new Snow Patrol album

The Snow Patrol frontman has been giving online updates on how the band are getting on in studio.

Shine announces Snow Patrol DJ set

Wexford Street bar and grill confirms DJ set for launch night

Snow Patrol return to studio for upcoming album

Snow Patrol have begun working on a new album, due out at the end of the summer.

Duke Special, Snow Patrol and more for charity album

Jon Astley, the UK producer whose credits include Debbie Harry, Eric Clapton and The Who, has put together a monster 31-track compilation for the Tuesday’s Child charity.

Snow Patrol for November London fundraiser

They’re meant to be on their holliers, but nice chaps that they are Snow Patrol are playing London’s Union Chapel on November 25 as part of a series of MENCAP fundraisers.

Snow Patrol sued by former bassist

Former Snow Patrol bassist Mark McClelland is suing the band for a share of their profits since he left.

Snow Patrol play homecoming show

Bangor temporarily became Nordy Ireland’s rock ‘n’ roll capital on Saturday when Snow Patrol played a homecoming show in Ward Park.

Snow Patrol man's court date set

Snow Patrol keyboard-player Tom Simpson was absent from court this morning as his lawyer successfully asked for a continuation of his cocaine possession case.

Grouse Lodge Studios nominated for technical award

Westmeath's Grouse Lodge Studios has been nominated for a prestiguous technical award for its contribution to the Snow Patrol single 'Chasing Cars'.

Snow Patrol keyboardist to appear in court

Snow Patrol’s Tom Simpson, who plays keyboard in the band, is due in court at the end of the month to face drug charges.

Snow Patrol's keyboard player arrested

Snow Patrol were forced to play their Saturday night headlining slot at Oxegen without keyboard-player Tom Simpson after he was arrested at Northolt RAF base where the band were catching a private plane to Dublin following their Live Earth performance.

Snow in the summertime

Snow Patrol‘s Gary Lightbody waxes eloquent about burnout, creativity, exotic fowl, and why David Healy should be made First Citizen Of The Republic And Overlord Of The Universe.

Snow Patrol announce hometown gig

Bangor’s finest, Snow Patrol, are set to play a gig in their hometown this autumn.

Snow Patrol for special hometown show

The word on the Northern rock ‘n’ roll grapevine is that Snow Patrol are planning a hometown show in Bangor.

Snow Patrol part with manager

Snow Patrol have split with Big Life Management in the UK.

Signal Fire

The soundtrack to the third Spiderman film features tracks from The Killers and The Flaming Lips, but the honour of lead track goes to ‘Signal Fire’ by Snow Patrol. The sound is – well, like any other Snow Patrol song: sweeping guitar chords building with percussion to the chorus.

Snow Patrol new artwork revealed

We thought you might like a pre-release peak at the cover of Snow Patrols’ new Spiderman 3 adorning single, ‘Signal Fire’.

Snow Patrol stream new track!

There's good news for fans who can't get enough of the Patrol - their theme tune for Spiderman 3 is on the web.

Irish acts head to America's capital

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a musician in Norn Iron next week as anyone who can bang, blow or strum an instrument clears off to Washington DC for the Rediscover Northern Ireland Arts & Culture Program.

Snow Patrol to headline V Festival

If taking the top slot at Oxegen wasn't enough, Belfast boys Snow Patrol are confirmed to headline the V Festival this summer.

Open Your Eyes

“I want so much to open your eyes/’cos I need you to look into mine”. Seriously, who is Gary singing to? I like to think that the pin-up of Irish rock still writes his songs for someone in particular and that he isn’t just pulling at his many female fans’ heart-strings, especially when the predictable orchestral bit kicks in towards the end. If this is indeed the case, she’s a lucky lady. If not, shame on you Mr. Lightbody!

Snow Patrol & Damien Rice for Live Earth Concerts

Snow Patrol & Damien Rice are among the first artists to be confirmed for Al Gore's Live Earth Concerts.

Snow Patrol triumphant at the Meteors

As predicted, Snow Patrol emerged the big winners at the Meteor Music Awards, which took place at The Point in Dublin last night.
Click for photos from the night

Snow Patrol in injury drama

Snow Patrol's unfortunate spate on injuries has continued with Jonny Quinn - but there's a celebrity replacement at hand.

Love minus zero: Snow limit

Forget all the chatter about solo albums and injuries sustained on the road: Snow Patrol are revelling in the end of a triumphant year, one which saw Eyes Open become the biggest selling album in the UK in '06, as well as making serious inroads Stateside.

Snow Patrol ask to play Oxegen

Snow Patrol have issued a ‘come and get us’ plea to the twin Oxegen and T In The Park festivals.

Snow Patrol: We want Oxegen!

Snow Patrol have issued a ‘come and get us’ plea to the twin Oxegen and T In The Park festivals.

Snow Patrol top UK sales chart

It's official: Snow Patrol are the biggest band in the UK.

Snow Patrol defend solo project comments

Speaking exclusively to Hot Press, Nathan Connolly has assured fans that solo projects for both himself and frontman Gary Lightbody are only tentative at present.

Snow Patrol reveal onstage guests for upcoming tour

Gary Lightbody has revealed the cast of musicians that are joining Snow Patrol on their upcoming tour.

Snow Patrol wow audience at American Music Awards

Belfast/Glasweigan quintent Snow Patrol entertained the crowds at the American Music Awards last night, where Black Eyed Peas and The Red Hot Chili Peppers were the big winners.

Meteor Ireland Music Awards nominations announced

It's that time of year again - the nominations for the Meteor Awards have been announced.

Snow Patrol announce cast for Irish Christmas Shows

With bassist Paul Wilson’s dodgy arm healing nicely, Snow Patrol have confirmed the supporting cast for their Irish Christmas shows.

Snow Patrol injury puts plans on hiatus

First it was Gary Lightbody’s throat and now it’s Paul Wilson’s arm!

The man who came in from the cold

Champagne corks were popped last week as Snow Patrol joined that elite group of bands who’ve simultaneously topped the charts in Ireland and the UK. It’s all a far cry from the days when their fame was confined to the University of Dundee Students Union bar. Gary Lightbody takes time out from wowing the masses in Dublin and Belfast to tell Stuart Clark about their twisty and turny route to the top.

Snow Patrol's airport nightmare

Snow Patrol were caught up in the airport terror alert, Gary Lightbody tells hotpress.com.

SNOW PATROL LIVE AT MARLAY PARK, DUBLIN

It goes without saying that at this stage SNOW PATROL are an incredibly polished live act, with the likes of ‘Spitting Games’ and ‘Chocolate’ electrifying the venue early on.

Snow Patrol to play new Irish dates [updated 22 August]

Fans who aren't able to make it to their approaching Dublin or Belfast date needn't worry.

Snow Patrol pay tribute to missing Bangor woman

Snow Patrol have announced that they’ll be wearing blue ribbons at their Belfast Botanic Gardens gig on August 23 as a tribute to missing Bangor woman Lisa Dorrian.

Snow Patrol + The Divine Comedy contribute to charity album

Snow Patrol and The Divine Comedy both contribute songs to a charity album that has been assembled by Belle & Sebastian.

Chasing Cars

Snow Patrol should by rights have settled back into their bland phase by now, yet Lightbody & co are showing disturbing signs of still caring about the music they make. ‘Chasing Cars’ is lovely, again choosing to move slowly to a crescendo before unleashing a festival-slaying conclusion.

Tennent’s Vital: line ups fully confirmed

The full line-ups have been confirmed for the Tennent’s Vital 06 festival, which takes place in Belfast on August 22 and 23.

Gary Lightbody back in action!

Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody has confirmed he's back on form after being struck down with a throat infection.

Snow Patrol reschedule US tour

After postponing the bulk of their June shows in America, Snow Patrol have made good on their word to reschedule the dates.

Snow Patrol announce charity gig

And you thought the Snow Patrol boys couldn't get any more loveable.

Snow Patrol battling vocal problems

Snow Patrol lead singer Gary Lightbody is trying to recover his worn-out voice.

Mind, Lightbody & soul

Snow Patrol‘s Gary Lightbody may be the thinking woman’s indie sexpot, but with their new album Eyes Open going supernova all over the shop, the poor fella has no time to capitalise on his status, given that the only people he sees on a regular basis are his band and crewmates. With whom, he assures us, “penetrative sex is out of the question.” Also on the agenda: break-ups, infidelity, the Northern body politic, U2 and, of course, underpants.

Snow Patrol take on the US

The Belfast boys are making some serious waves in the States.

Fancy the chance to meet Snow Patrol?

Hot Press is giving five readers the chance to meet Gary Lightbody and the boys, VIP tickets, and transport to and from the concert.

Snow Patrol live at Dublin Castle, Dublin

As the sun sets over Dublin Castle, Snow Patrol kick off the first outdoor festival of 2006 with intent. But the early, heady pace set by Final Straw favourites 'Wow' and 'Chocolate' is soon interrupted by the new material from Eyes Open.

Snow Patrol cover John Lennon for Sudan campaign

Snow Patrol have signed up to an online Amnesty International video campaign to highlight the plight of women in the Darfur region of Sudan.

Snow Patrol to play outdoor Belfast concert

Snow Patrol will return to their hometown for what will undoubtedly be Belfast's concert of the summer.

Snow Patrol bag no 1 in UK and Ireland

The Snow Patrol boys will be forgiven for any champagne hangovers that may occur today, as they celebrate a double number one.

Snow Patrol announce outdoor gig

First they sold-out Dublin Castle, now Snow Patrol are playing their biggest-ever headlining show.

Snow Patrol's Dublin in-store: win tix!

Ahead of their headline slot at Dublin Castle on Saturday and on the day of the release of their new album, Snow Patrol will be treating fans to a special in-store show on Friday 28 April.

Eyes Open

The word ‘luck’ turns up in the Snow Patrol story with set-your-watch regularity, and it’s commonly accepted that the period when the band cashed in theirs was around the release of their biggest selling single. I’m not sure I agree. The care and detail lavished on Eyes Open seems symptomatic of people who, finally rewarded with a budget to match their ambition, are determined to enjoy this opportunity for all it’s worth.

Snow Patrol re-release early albums

Snow Patrol’s former record company, Jeepster, cash in on the band’s newfound success by re-releasing their Songs For Polarbears and When It’s All Over We Still Have To Clear Up albums in expanded form.

Napster bags Snow Patrol album first

Napster subscribers are being given first dibs on the new Snow Patrol album

You're All I Have

There’s no fear of Snow Patrol surprising us. ‘You’re All I Have’ is as safe a return as you might expect from the Belfast band. Chugging guitar lines and baby faced vocals characterise three minutes of Gary Lightbody’s pleas “to hold on” to whatever girl may or may not inspired this rehash of previous offerings. Its incessantly warm and catchy chorus may make this no bad thing necessarily but we could really do without Final Straw mark two.

Listen to snippets from Snow Patrol's new album

They're available online for curious fans.

Exclusive! Snow Patrol rock Belfast + another hometown gig

Having played something of a stormer at a fanclub gig in Belfast last night, the Scottish/Irish band will be back for another date.

Snow Patrol live at Mandela Hall, Belfast

As soon as you spot Terry Hooley – the man who released ‘Teenage Kicks’, kids – holding court at the bar, you know you’re in for a classic Belfast rock ‘n’ roll night.

Snow Patrol: Belfast date revealed

The band have announced a secret hometown gig - their third low-key date ahead of new album Eyes Open.

Snow Patrol contribute to Lennon tribute

Snow Patrol’s Eyes Open album won’t be out until April, but there's a little treat for fans desperate for new product.

Snow Patrol's London date frenzy

Tickets for Snow Patrol's first UK date of 2006 sold out within half an hour, and resulted in chaos for those who missed out.

Snow Patrol confirmed for Heineken Green Energy Festival

Belfast indie rock'n'rollers Snow Patrol have announced the first date of what's going to be a very hectic 2006 for them.

Snow Patrol name new album!

And it's another double-worder...

Snow Patrol record new tracks

Fresh from meeting the President, Snow Patrol have recorded two tracks for inclusion on fundraising albums.

All-star line-up meet President McAleese

Snow Patrol and Damien Rice led the cream of Irish bands that met President McAleese today.

Snow Patrol: album on the way

Batteries recharged, Snow Patrol have started working in earnest on the follow-up to Final Straw with a provisional March 2006 release date.

Snow Patrol respond to Live 8 sales row

Snow Patrol have responded to the public clamour for Live 8 acts to donate royalities from their post-gig record sales to charity.

EXCLUSIVE: Snow Patrol to play "Live 8" in London

Snow Patrol have revealed their involvement in next week's Bono-Geldof organised G8 event

Gary Lightbody to appear at G8 rally in Belfast

Back in Ireland after Snow Patrol's recent US tour, Gary Lightbody is lending his support to the Make Poverty History campaign

Snow Patrol on Jay Leno with J-Lo

Currently on tour in the US, Snow Patrol recently made time for a Tonight Show performance

That Patrol Emotion

“It’s the toughest thing we’ve ever had to do, it’s broken our fucking hearts.” While the recent sacking of founder member Mark McClelland has taken its toll on Gary Lightbody, the Snow Patrol mainman remains upbeat about their not-at-all-difficult fourth album, supporting U2 and their own stadium headliner in Killarney. Interview by Colin Carberry. Photography by Bradley Quinn

Snow Patrol Join Oxfam "Make Trade Fair" Campaign

Snow Patrol (complete with the *as revealed in the latest issue of Hot Press* new bassist Paul Wilson 2nd from right) are the latest act to join Oxfam's Make Trade Fair Campaign.

Snow Patrol induct new bassist in Dingle [updated]

Bassist Paul Wilson played his first gig with Snow Patrol in Dingle at the weekend

Snow Patrol for Killarney SummerFest

The show must go on: Snow Patrol will play the Killarney Summerfest, presumably with a replacement bassist

Snow Patrol bassist sacked from band

Snow Patrol have issued a statement announcing the departure of founder member Mark McClelland

Snow Patrol scoop at the Meteor Awards

hotpress.com reports from last night's Meteor Ireland Music Awards in Dublin

Snow Patrol confirmed to support U2

Snow Patrol will be opening for U2 during part of their European tour, hotpress.com can exclusively reveal

Snow Patrol to play the Coachella Festival

With bands like New Order, Nine Inch Nails, Bauhaus and Snow Parol announced for the bill, this year's Coachella looks set to blast the Californian desert

Mind, Body and Lightbody

After 12 months which saw the group go from the indie B-division to rock’s premier league, Snow Patrol have had a more dramatic 2004 than most. In an in-depth interview, Gary Lightbody discusses a life-changing year, the Irish and British music scenes, friendships, relationships and where the band go to next.

Snow Patrol live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

Arms outstretched, swanky lighting awarding him a most pleasing rock star silhouette, it’s safe to say that right now, in a venue where he witnessed some of his own favourite gigs, Gary Lightbody is having a pretty good day at the office.

More the merrier: Snow Patrol, Iain Archer + Rodrigo y Gabriela

Fans that were resigned to be left out in the cold will now be able to purchase tickets for top selling gigs

Snow Patrol pay tribute to John Peel

Snow Patrol's version of 'Teenage Kicks' is being dedicated to the late John Peel

Snow Patrol announce details of new DVD

Mums And Dads Of The World Please Be Patient With Your Children: so say Snow Patrol when they release their new DVD next month

‘How to Be Dead’

The fourth jewel to be released from Final Straw, this track is laced with enough heartfelt emotion to fill an ocean.

That patrol emotion

Having conquered all before them in Ireland and the UK this year, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol have set their sights on the US.

Snow Patrol march up US charts

Currently on tour in the US, Snow Patrol's Final Straw is moving swiftly up the charts (and their stadium tour may not be too far off)...

Snow Patrol announce RDS date

With all Dublin and Belfast shows now sold out, Snow Patrol have announced a grand finale at the RDS

Snow Patrol nearing the Final Straw

hotpress.com finds out why Gary Lightbody can't wait to be on his own in a darkened room...

Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody assembles mix-compilation

Not content with whipping up a storm with Snow Patrol, Gary Lightbody has also turned his hand to making classy mix-tapes.

Snow Patrol + Simple Kid nominated for Shortlist Prize

There's some good Irish representation amongst the nominees for this year's Shortlist Music Prize

Snow Patrol add third Belfast date

NEWSFLASH!

Lightbody down and out as Final Straw hits no. 1

Snow Patrol's main main is in no fit state to celebrate their album hitting the top of the Irish album chart this week

Snow Patrol for the Olympia [updated]

To be filed under instant sell-out - tickets go on sale August 14

Snow Patrol add second Belfast date

With their homecoming gig expected to be an instant sell-out, Snow Patrol have announced an additional date

Snow Patrol announce Christmas homecoming

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Well this is one Christmas party you won't want to miss

Snow Patrol nominated for a Mercury

Snow Patrol, Franz Ferdinand, The Streets and The Zutons are among the artists announced nominated for this year's Mercury Music Prize

Snow Patrol to play London festival headliner

Complete workaholics that they've unexpectedly turned into, Snow Patrol have announced yet another al fresco headliner on August 8 in London's Somerset House.

Snow In Summer

Snow Patrol' s Gary Lightbody Looks forward to a busy three months of festival activity.

live in Dublin

Okay, it's not me or any of the other 1300 Ambassador ticket-holders who've been all over the charts like a rash recently, but that doesn't stop Snow Patrol's top 5 breakthrough feeling like a personal victory.

Chocolate

Clearly subscribers to the “strike while the iron is hot” school of album promotion, no sooner has the Patrol’s breakthrough hit ‘Run’ exited the British top ten than the Northern rockers are rush-releasing the follow-up single.

Dreaming of a white summer

Things are on the up and up for Snow Patrol whose long-overdue commercial success means they’re now getting matey with pop divas, soap stars and footballers. Gary Lightbody tells Stuart Clark how it all went right.

Ulster rock documentary to air on BBC Radio 2

Breaking The Barricades: The Story Of Ulster Rock will be broadcast on February 28

UK consumers plough through Snow Patrol stock

With high-profile fans and a rising chart position for their new single, Snow Patrol is very much in demand

Snow Patrol announce Dublin gig for March

Lightbody et al will storm the Ambassador for one night only

Snow On The Pitch

Tanya Sweeney catches up with Ireland’s hardest partying rockers Snow Patrol to discuss on-the-road hi-jinks, the band’s hallowed status in the Scottish and Irish music scenes, and also bears witness to that long-awaited footie showdown with Thomastown under 15s.

Snow Patrol on board with Kilkenny under-age footie

Go team! Snow Patrol will be the resident rockers for Thomastown's U-15's

Snow Patrol on board with Kilkenny under-age footie

Go team! Snow Patrol will be the resident rockers for Thomastown's U-15's

Snow Patrol to play support for Grandaddy tour

The Belfast band is jumping on the tourbus for Grandaddy's Irish and UK tour

Spitting Games

Refreshing yet familiar, sweet but with balls and rockin’ in the best possible way, Snow Patrol are definitely on to a winner. Cracking stuff.

Final Straw

Armed with a bigger budget, it might’ve been tempting for Snow Patrol to buff up their sound, but thankfully they’ve retained the rawness and fragility of old.

Hunger buster

Gary Lightbody dons a brave face and an iron stomach in his quest to locate the tastiest festival grub

Snow storm

Eamon Sweeney checks out Gary Lightbody and co on the Upstage

Watch a video interview with Witnness 03 artists, Snow Patrol

Gary Lightbody and co return to Witnness primed for some serious rock action. And when you've got such bona fide indie-disco classics as 'Starfighter Pilot' lurking in your repertoire, a landslide result is almost inevitable. Archive interview, 2000: We talk to the band

Snow in summer

Snow Patrol have finished the recording of their Final Straw album which is due through Polydor subsidiary Black Line on August 4.

Snow Patrol ink major label deal

The Northern noiseniks sign with Polydor and get to work on the new album

Snow Patrol

Ask Me How I Am [Jeepster]

When It's All Over We Still Have To Clean Up

"Make every album as if it's your last," is Snow Patrol's motto, and if, heaven forfend, their second album should be their swansong, it would certainly stand as a fine legacy.