The Hawklords, the band comprising former members of the seminal space rock group Hawkwind, are coming to Chester as part of a UK tour in support of their fifth album, Fusion, released on October 7.

Originally formed by Robert Calvert and Dave Brock (of Hawkwind) from the ashes of The Sonic Assassins in 1978, the current members of Hawklords are: Harvey Bainbridge (synthesizer and vocals - original member of Hawklords 1978 line-up); Dave Pearce (drums - from the renowned British psych-rock band The Bevis Frond); Jerry Richards (guitar and vocals - vlead guitarist, writer and producer with Hawkwind, 1996-2001); Ron Tree (lead vocals and oscillators - survivor of the 1980s UK free festival scene and lead vocalist, bass player and writer with Hawkwind, 1995 to 2001); Tom Ashurst (bass and vocals - rising star from the British festival circuit and newest member of the band).

Fusion is described by the band as exploring the themes of sex, death, art, time and identity.

Kim McAuliffe, from Girlschool, guests on the album with a lead vocal on one of the songs called SR-71.

The band embarks on a major tour of the UK throughout October and early November 2016.

Each show features a jaw-dropping digital projected lightshow, specially created by lighting designer and tour circuit veteran, Dave ‘Lighthouse’ Johnson.

They will perform at The Live Rooms in Chester on Thursday, November 3.