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Temperance Movement: From Crash to Comeback
9 Oct
Summary
- Singer Phil Campbell's addiction nearly ended the band.
- The group reunited after a hiatus to release new music.
- A vocal cord cyst threatened Campbell's return to singing.
The blues-rock group, The Temperance Movement, has announced a remarkable comeback, releasing their new album 'New Promise Land Incorporated' after a period of significant turmoil. In December 2019, singer Phil Campbell acknowledged that his struggles with drink and drugs had led to the band's near dissolution, culminating in a disastrous final performance. This event prompted Campbell to leave the group and focus on his recovery.
Despite the bleak outlook, the band members eventually found their way back together. A reunion tour in 2025 playing their established material paved the way for planning new music. The subsequent album, produced by Ethan Johns, signifies a new beginning. Campbell also faced a personal health scare with a cyst on his vocal cords, but has since recovered and is vocally stronger than before.
The band, known for their energetic rock sound, is set to embark on a November tour, including a performance at Glasgow's Barrowland. Campbell expresses his joy in being back on stage, embracing the spotlight and the thrill of live performance with his bandmates.
