The Mission

The Mission, formed in Leeds, England in 1986 following the departure of WayneHussey and bassist Craig Adams from The Sisters of Mercy. Joined by guitarist SimonHinkler and drummer Mick Brown, the band quickly carved out a niche in the post-punk and gothic rock scenes. Their sound combined intricate atmospheric guitarwork with Hussey’s emotive and haunting vocals to deliver a truly anthemicrepertoire.

The Mission’s debut album, God’s Own Medicine, released in 1986, featured hit singleslike „Wasteland“ and „Severina,“ propelling them into the limelight. Their follow-up, Children (1988), produced by Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, further solidifiedtheir status, producing the much loved „Tower Of Strength.“ The band’s music oftenexplored themes of love, loss, and existential reflection, resonating with a broadaudience and establishing a dedicated fanbase.

Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, The Mission maintained a prolific output,with albums such as Carved In Sand (1990) showcasing their evolving sound andfeatured the evergreen „Butterfly On A Wheel“ and showstopper „Deliverance“.However, by the mid-1990s, the band faced internal struggles, leading to a temporarybreakup in 1996.Despite these challenges, The Mission regrouped in the new millennium, embarkingon a successful series of tours and releasing fresh material. Albumslike Aura (2001), God Is A Bullet (2007) and Another Fall from Grace (2016)demonstrated their ability to adapt while remaining true to their roots. The band’smusic continues to resonate, marked by passionate performances and a fanaticallyloyal global fanbase.

With their rich legacy and influence on the gothic andalternative rock genres, The Mission remains a significant force in the music world,celebrating almost four decades of impactful artistry.Post Covid The Mission have toured extensively – the line-up being Wayne Hussey(guitar & vocals), Craig Adams (bass guitar), Simon Hinkler (guitar), and new-boy AlexBaum (drums) – with several tours of Europe (incl. UK), LATAM twice, and a couple ofvisits to North America under their belts.

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