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Nick Cave’s right-hand man Warren Ellis on AI, Gorecki and staying young

‘Any creative act is a profoundly human instinct’: meet the superficially scary co-conspirator of one of the greatest bands around

The first time I saw Warren Ellis on stage, he scared me. His dark glare makes him look like he’s sizing you up. Credit: Cyril Zannettacci/Guardian/eyevine  
issue 02 November 2024
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In the next few days Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds play Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester and London. There are still some tickets left. The price is reasonable but the price doesn’t matter when the band are unequivocally one of the finest of live acts. By whatever means you can, go.

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