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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Release Live God

THE TRANSCENDENT LIVE ALBUM FROM THE WILD GOD TOUR
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“A fitting testament to an album that captures Cave and his band at the height of their human powers ★★★★” The Times

“A roof-off supercharging of an already potent ritual of communion and togetherness” MOJO

“It might be hard to go back to the studio version after this shuddering, full-blooded testimony” Uncut

“A fiery performance that breathes fresh life into some of their best-loved songs (8/10)” Clash

Album of the week The i Paper

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds today release their new live album Live God, the stunning testament to The Wild God Tour, which wowed audiences across the UK, Europe and North America in 2024 and ‘25. Across 18 live tracks, the album captures the wildly transcendent nature of those unforgettable shows, which were, in Nick Cave’s own words, “an antidote to despair.”

Live God is available now on Premium Double Gatefold LP, Double CD and Digital, released on Bad Seed in partnership with Play It Again Sam, and has already garnered widespread praise from critics including 4 stars in The Times.

The expansive tracklist includes performances of the acclaimed 2024 studio album Wild God, as well as mind-blowing versions of catalogue favourites, such as ‘From Her To Eternity’, ‘Papa Won’t Leave You, Henry’ and ‘Into My Arms’.

For its final iteration, The Wild God Tour travels to Australia and New Zealand in February 2026. The band then return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of new outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, France, UK, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Lithuania. The run concludes back in France at Rock en Seine festival on 28 August – with further dates to be announced in between. On sale timings and ticket information is available at nickcave.com

The epic season of live dates includes the now sold out UK-exclusive headline show at Preston Park in Brighton on Friday 31 July. This show isn’t just a tour date, it’s a homecoming. Nick Cave’s connection to the city of Brighton is enduring and unique, making Preston Park 2026 a landmark moment in both the city’s and the band’s history.

Live God Formats:

Double LP presented in a premium tip-on gatefold sleeve with spot-UV gloss inside panels. Vinyl housed in full colour printed inner sleeves.

Double CD presented in a premium remus spine digisleeve with spot-UV gloss inside panels. CDs housed in full colour card wallets.

Live God Tracklist:

Frogs
Wild God
O Children
From Her to Eternity
Long Dark Night
Cinnamon Horses
Tupelo
Conversion
Bright Horses
Joy
I Need You
Carnage
Red Right Hand
White Elephant
O Wow O Wow (How Wonderful She is)
Papa Won’t Leave You Henry
Into My Arms
As The Waters Cover The Sea

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds live line up:
Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Colin Greenwood, Jim Sclavunos, George Vjestica,
Larry Mullins, Carly Paradis

Praise for Wild God:

“This masterpiece will make you fall back in love with life ★★★★★” The Guardian

“A deeply human record, the shepherd stepping away from his sermons to look for wonder and rapture ★★★★” MOJO

“An album that will have you believing in the transformative power of love ★★★★★”
The Independent

“An uplifting album from a musician who’s ready to live again ★★★★” The Scotsman

“a ferocious celebration of love (9/10)” Uncut

“A fantastic, luminescent experience… (9/10)” CLASH

“With a lust for life, the once-dark prince is letting the light in ★★★★’ NME

“a gospel rock riot, the Bad Seeds at their most raucous in 20 years” The Sunday Times

Praise for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds live:

‘This hugely moving concert spans every corner of the human experience, finding Cave at a point where time has deepened his music’s power and his connection with his audience. ★★★★★’ The Guardian

‘uniquely powerful show ★★★★★’ The Telegraph

‘This was a gig that had everything. ★★★★★’ The Sun

‘an expansive, transporting show. ★★★★’ The Observer (Artist of the Week)

‘a celebration of Cave’s remarkable late-career ascent to the arena headliner status ★★★★’ The Times

‘utterly immersive and enthrallingly delivered, this performance finds him as compelling and as courageous as ever.’ DIY

‘You’re in the palm of his hand. ★★★★★’ The i paper

‘It was a night of a thousand climaxes. ★★★★’ The Standard

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
THE WILD GOD TOUR
AUSTRALIA AND AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND 2026
Supported by Aldous Harding

Tickets are on sale now from nickcave.com

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