LET’S get straight to the point: Spear of Destiny have a gig in Worcester this weekend.

In fact, the long-enduring post-punk combo will be setting the beat at The Marrs Bar on Sunday (September 23).

A spokesman said: “Hard to believe we know, but it is true, Kirk Brandon has now been leading Spear of Destiny for 35 years.

“In fact the band was formed in 1983 after the demise of Kirk Brandon’s post punk iconic rockers , Theatre of Hate.The current line up of Spear is the longest serving to date and features Adrian Portas (New Model Army / Sex Gang Children), Craig Adams (Sisters of Mercy / The Cult / The Mission) and Phil Martini (Jim Jones and the Righteous Mind) on drums. Long time Brandon cohort Steve Allan-Jones will be covering the keyboards.”

But it’s not all about nostalgia and long service. The music and the ambition is still alive.

In April, Spear of Destiny released their 14th studio album, Tontine.

The spokesman said: “The album has been fully funded from a private fan pre-sale of Tontine. The album has been released for Brandon’s own Eastersnow Recording Company label imprint and is available on CD, vinyl and download.”

And what about the buzz of a live show?

The spokesman said: “The current live show pulls on songs from all 35 years of Spear. The classic’s Liberator, Mickey, Rainmaker, The Wheel, Never Take Me Alive… these are all found sitting closely alongside newer fan favourites such as Sputnik, Suicide God, Judas, Lucky Man & Berlin! Berlin!”

This is the 35 anniversary of the band’s debut long player ‘Grapes of Wrath’, and tracks are a good bet for the Marrs Bar gig.

Further details: http://www.marrsbar.co.uk/events/spear-of-destiny/