26.06.09
Berlin and Bury Shows to feature Frequency in it's entirety
The IQ shows at The Lido in Berlin on September 4th and The Met, Bury on October 3rd, will feature the whole of the 'Frequency' album performed live. We look forward to seeing everyone who can make it for this event.
19.07.09
The Legendary IQ Christmas Bash '09
The legendary IQ christmas bash has finally been arranged! IQ are playing the O2 Academy in Islington on 12th December... party frocks and glow sticks at the ready... Tickets onsale here
06.11.09
Paul Cook.....Back For Good
At the end of 2008, drummer Andy Edwards decided to take some time away from IQ in order to concentrate on his family and new position in the Music Facility at Kidderminster College. The good news is that Andy got married in the summer, and he and his wife Dani have a baby girl, Grace Indira.
Andy's done well with his new position too; he's now acting Head of the Music Facility. As a result, coupled with health problems for his parents, Andy's time is, if anything, even more limited than he was expecting, and as a result, he has decided not to re-join IQ. We're sure you'll join band and crew in wishing Andy all the very best in whatever the future has to bring for him, and we'd like to express our thanks to him for his contribution to IQ, his talent and his friendship.
During Andy's absence we welcomed Paul Cook back to the fold on a temporary basis. Following Andy's decision, we are delighted to be able to confirm that Cookie's return to IQ is now permanent:
"I would firstly like to say how happy I am to be asked to play drums for IQ again on a permanent basis. The band is such a big part of my life. Even though I have been away for some time it never really leaves me. A big thank you to Andy Edwards for all his hard work over the years. It really has been interesting to hear another drummer’s take on the IQ sound, and I think Andy has done a great job on the latest album.
I wish him all the best for the future.
Cookie".
11.01.09
Andy Takes A Break
Due to unforseen personal circumstances. Andy Edwards has decided to take a year out from IQ. We obviously wish him all the best and hope to see him resume IQ duties in 2010.
As we have a new record, Frequency, about to be released, it was not an option to write this year off. Therefore, we are excited to announce that for the shows this year, former IQ member, Paul Cook will fill in for Andy.
So, welcome back Mr Bear and see you all at the shows.
20.01.09
New Website
Welcome to IQ-HQ, the new home for IQ.
We're not quite there yet so please bear with us while we get everything else in place with lots of new content.
The reason we have decided to launch the new site early is to get you up to speed with what's been happening with the band and give you some important news on the plans for 2009. We hope you like the site and please update your bookmarks with:
www.iq-hq.co.uk
11.01.09
Riding the FREQUENCY
We are pleased to announce that the new album, Frequency, is almost ready for release. Final mixing will take place on February 21st and 22nd by Mike Holmes at Aubitt Studios.
This means we can schedule a release for April which may mean that the disc will be on sale for the first time at the newly announced shows. With a bit of luck we may be able to ship out copies before that time. Pre-Ordering will begin shortly via the upcoming IQ Online Store.
11.01.09
European Live Shows
IQ will hit the continent in April on the first leg of the FREQUENCY tour with more dates to follow. You will have chance to see them showcase new material from FREQUENCY and also be one of the first to be able to buy a copy of their first album since Dark Matter. Catch them at:
24.04.09
Weststadthalle, Essen, Germany
www.eventim.de
25.04.09
Boerderij, Zoetermeer, Holland
www.ticketservice.nl
26.04.09
Spirit Of '66, Verviers, Belgium
www.spiritof66.com
11.01.09
IQ to headline US Festival
IQ will appear at the 3 Rivers Prog Festival in Pittsburgh along with It Bites, Glass Hammer and others. For tickets and further details please visit the 3RP Website at: http://3rprogfest.com/
11.01.09
Peter Wins
Peter Nicholls wins Best Vocalist at the 2008 Classic Rock Society awards held on 10th January 09.
"I'm delighted to win my first award for singing in 27 years. Unfortunately I had no idea otherwise I would have made every effort to accept it in person. Thanks to everyone who voted for me, it's very much appreciated and we'll see you soon with the new album and live shows". Peter
11.01.09
John Wins
John Jowitt continues his winning streak by winning Best Bass Player at the 2008 CRS awards. This is the 12th time John has won the award. Congratulations JJ!
10.03.09
'Now The Work Is Done'
I've finally, finally finished the mix of the new album - 2 minutes ago - after far too many late nights in the studio and not enough sleep...
'Frequency' weighs in at 62 minutes and 2 seconds - our longest single album to date.
Track listing:
1. Frequency (8:29)
2. Life support (6:28)
3. Stronger than friction (10:32)
4. One fatal mistake (4:54)
5. Ryker skies (9:45)
6. The province (13:43)
7. Closer (8:11)
The molten gold masters will be rushed to the pressing plant via secret underground trains (yes, they existed all along...) where mildly enormous transparent beasts will press the CDs using their own saliva...
Now to get on with the audio mix of the DVD for the special edition of the album...
BTW, we're also thinking of doing a special limited edition on wax cylinder - whaddya think?
Mike
10.03.09
New Magazine to feature IQ
Classic Rock magazine are launching a new quarterly magazine Classic Rock Presents Prog. The first issue is on sale March 25th and will include an item about the new IQ album on the news pages. The band are also included in a feature elsewhere in the magazine.
Issue 2, on sale May 20th, will include a more in-depth feature about IQ.
17.04.09
One Night In Berlin
IQ are pleased to announce a very special show in Berlin on Friday September 4th, 2009. This will be the first time in 16 years that IQ have played in Berlin, the last time being on the 'Ever' tour.
The concert will take place at Lido, Berlin-Kreuzberg, Cuvrystraße 7 with tickets priced at 20 Euros and will include a pre-show 'meet and greet' (details to follow)
As an added bonus, members of the official IQ Forum are entitled to claim 1 free ticket for the show. This offer is limited to 100 tickets so it will be a 'first come, first served' system and you must be a registered member of the forum by April 25th to be eligible. Please visit the forum for more details.
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13.05.09
Classic Rock Presents Prog
Issue 2 of ‘Classic Rock Presents Prog’ will be available from all major news retailers on May 20th and will include an IQ feature, album review and track on the free CD. IQ are also represented in the Top 50 All Time Greatest Prog Rock Albums!
21.10.09
2010 Live Shows
IQ return to the Colos-Saal in Aschaffenburg in Germany on January 30th 2010 and once again headline the Classic Rock Society 'Best Of The Year' awards night in South Yorkshire on the 16th January. Tickets for the Colos-Saal can be obtained here and you can visit the Classic Rock Society website for details here