BLACK Country rockers The Bad Flowers are touring the UK in support of their brand-new single, calling at Workington next month.

The highly-rated trio released Thunder Child earlier this month as they gear up for their debut album next year.

The tour comes to Lounge 41, in Jane Street, on Saturday October 7.

The Bad Flowers formed in 2014 comprising lead singer and guitarist Tom Leighton, bassist Dale Tonks, and drummer Karl Selickis, combining to forge a sound steeped in the raw, passionate energy of the Black Country's 70's heroes, but, at the same time, keeping the vibe very much in tune with the 21st century rock sensibilities.

Known for their signature riffs, fuzzy emotive guitars, deep and groovy basslines, chest-pumping rhythms and distinctive vocals, they are tipped to become a real force to be reckoned with.

In the formative years, they gained a reputation for their energetic live shows in local pubs, clubs and venues cutting their teeth with the local older and more experienced musicians and soaking up as much stagecraft as possible.

The Bad Flowers released the Vicious Lullabies and Killing Time EPs, with one of their biggest early shows coming when they opened for Canadian rockers The Sheepdogs in Birmingham, then onward to extensive tours up and down the UK to packed venues with Crobot, Jared James Nichols and Scorpion Child, plus an appearance at Hard Rock Hell Festival.

This year has since seen the band continue their relentless live schedule by supporting the likes of Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown, Toseland and Dan Baird.

The highly-anticipated debut album, titled Starting Gun, is set for release in early 2018.

The Bad Flowers play Lounge 41 on Saturday October 7. Doors open at 7pm, and entrance is free.