GARY NUMAN returns to Bristol's O2 Academy on Thursday, November 7, following the release of his critically acclaimed new album 'Splinter (Songs from a Broken Mind)' earlier this month.

The legendary musician opens his tour in the city and fans will find him on fine, dark electronic form; sounding both cutting-edge and classic Numan.'Splinter' with this, his first self penned full album since Jagged in 2006

But while Numan’s unique style continues to connect with fans from the worlds of Metal, Hip Hop, EDM, Industrial and Indie, he remains as focused as ever in pursuing his own singular vision. 'Splinter' sounds like no-one else while utilising new sounds and ideas. Perhaps it’s the voice - one of the most distinctive in rock music and often associated with machines and icy alienation - but for those who are drawn to Numan’s songs, his singing is strangely emotional, almost soulful in places.

In recent years he’s been quoted as an influence by everyone from Lady Gaga to Kanye West; Matthew Dear to Queens Of The Stone Age, The Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails [the latter inviting Numan on stage at several shows in 2009, including their o2 Arena concert in London]; Prince to Boyz Noise, Richie Hawtin and Battles.

For more details of the forthcoming tour, visit www.numan.co.uk