Long known for his awe-inducing live act with longtime band the Bad Seeds, post-punk/alt-rock/goth icon Nick Cave has released footage from a Copenhagen performance of "Mercy Seat," taken from their upcoming live EP Distant Sky – Nick Cave & the Bad See Live in Copenhagen. The October 2017 show at Copenhagen's Royal Arena was recorded in its entirety and shown in theaters worldwide for one night only, on April 12th, 2018.
"Mercy Seat," from the band's 1988 album Tender Prey, is a staple of the Bad Seeds' live set and was even covered by country legend Johnny Cash before his death. The footage shows Cave at his full-on manic goth preacher best, crooning deeply until the song's apex when he reaches into the crowd to touch the hands of rabid fans while the band's multiple instrumentalists reach fever pitch. Nick Cave is one of the most intense live acts on the planet, and his penchant for zealotry is on full display here.
Fresh off a run of European festival dates, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds will cross over into North America for a short run of arena dates, kicking things off October 21st at The Forum in Los Angeles. A full list available below, and Distant Sky will be available on digital and 12-inch vinyl on September 28th in-store only at Amoeba Music in Los Angeles, Rough Trade in New York City, and Rotate This is Toronto.
10/21 - The Forum - Los Angeles, CA*
10/25 - The Anthem - Washington DC*
10/26 - Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
10/28 - Scotiabank Arena - Toronto, Canada*
*With special guest Cigarettes After Sex
