Andrew Eldritch is doing “God’s work” today. But before you go blaming the Sisters Of Mercy's redoubtable frontman for the binfire that is the state of the world in 2024, the 65-year-old musician simply means that he's currently deeply immersed in Sisters business, rehearsing the latest iteration of his band for what will be their second North American tour in less than two years, launching on September 14 at Detroit’s legendary Fillmore venue.
“Yesterday, I put in a full shift and we wrote a new song,” he reveals. “We have an extra bounce in our step. We’re in a good place right now.”
Fans who've been paying attention to the travails of the iconic Yorkshire band over the past year will be aware that Eldritch's succinct summary of their current bill of health marks an extraordinary turnaround. Because, not so very long ago, it appeared as if we were witnessing the slow death of the Sisters. Their 2023 European tour was plagued by ill health, cancellations and was, their frontman admits, the most miserable experience he has endured in 40-plus years of touring.
“I wish you hadn’t brought it up,” he admits, “but it needs to be addressed.”
