Midlands band Liberty Lies land Shinedown support slot

A Midlands rock band are hoping to make it big when they go on a European and British tour with American rock stars.

The five-piece band, called Liberty Lies, are set to tour with American band Shinedown in February.

Liberty Lies was formed in 2008 by Adam Stevens, aged 20, Shaun Richards, 21 and Josh Pritchett, 20 who were all at Wood Green High School in Wednesbury.

They were joined last year by Matt Nickless, 24, and Adam Howell, 19, who attend Wolverhampton University with Josh.

Guitarist Matt said they were delighted when Shinedown chose them after listening to hundreds of other hopeful bands.

Liberty Lies will support Shinedown at four shows in Germany, one show in Amsterdam, and eight shows in the UK, including their last gig in Birmingham.

For more information on the group see www.liberty lies.co.uk