VIDEO: “Zona Franca” (21 July 1995) – TVE

November 24, 2025  |  No Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

A rarely-before seen musical program which originally aired on 21 July 1995 on the Spanish channel TVE was recently rebroadcast. It includes about 2 minutes (from 32:14 to 34:08) of “Zombie” live in concert in Madrid. The replay is available on rtve.es (for registered users only) and also on YouTube shared by user SitocamTV. The video is upscaled to 1080p pillarbox to respect the original format.

Special thanks to Luis for the link.


VIDEO: “Edge TV – The Cranberries Segment” (1995)

November 23, 2025  |  No Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

The rarely-before seen 5-min episode aired on WCVB-TV and includes fragments of the concert in Boston at Orpheum Theatre on 13 May 1995. The video is upscaled to 1080p pillarbox to respect the original format. Thanks to the producer of the show Richard Tilkin for sharing it on YouTube just a couple of days ago.

Thanks to hate2bealive for the link!


The Cranberries honored at the “Rolling Stone UK Awards 2025” (UPDATED)

November 21, 2025  |  5 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

The Cranberries were awarded “The Icon Award” yesterday at the 3rd annual “Rolling Stone UK Awards” which took place at the Roundhouse, Camden in London.

Noel Hogan was the only one of the lads who traveled to London to receive the award on behalf of the band. He was also joined by the Australian band/duo Royel Otis (who went viral recently with their cover of “Linger”) to close out the ceremony with a special tribute performance to the late Dolores O’Riordan…playing “Linger” all together.

More details on rollingstone.co.uk

Watch a short video of Noel and Royel Otis on the red carpet posted on Twitter/X by Rolling Stone UK.

Watch Noel accepting “The Icon Award” (and presented by Dermot Kennedy) published by Rolling Stone UK on their socials (Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube).

The full performance with Royel Otis has not been shared officially yet; for now you can only watch 35 seconds posted by Royel Otis on socials (Facebook, Instagram).

EDIT (6.30PM): The full video is now officially available on YouTube.

A few photos (red carpet, and with the award) have also been published in the article by rte.ie

…and with Dermot Kennedy (photo shared by satellite414 on Instagram).

Journalist Abby Rampling who attended the ceremony also posted 2 photos from the audience on Twitter/X (speech and performance).


UPDATE

See the best photos from the winners’ room, including one with Noel Hogan where you can clearly read the trophy’s plaque, on rollingstone.co.uk
Photo by Kit Oates.


rollingstone.co.uk “Noel Hogan & Royel Otis to headline the Rolling Stone UK Awards 2025”

November 14, 2025  |  No Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

In tribute to the late Dolores O’Riordan and to celebrate The Cranberries being awarded the Icon Award, Noel Hogan will be joined by Royel Otis for a special tribute performance at the Rolling Stone UK Awards to take place on 20 November 2025 at the Roundhouse, Camden.

More details on rollingstone.co.uk


Fergal on “Verbal Shenanigans” Episode #537

November 10, 2025  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

Fergal interviewed on “Verbal Shenanigans” #537
The podcast is available on podbean.com as well as many platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, BoomPlay…


AUDIO BOOTLEG: Exhibition Hall, Seattle, WA · 11 September 1993

November 8, 2025  |  2 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

A new audio bootleg surfaced on YouTube today shared by user Seattle Live Recordings, and recorded from the audience on 11 September 1993 in Seattle (USA). Special thanks to taper Travis Stanley!

Setlist:
Intro speech
Intro tape
1. Pretty
2. Sunday
3. Linger
4. I Still Do
5. So Cold In Ireland
6. I Can’t Be With You
7. Put Me Down
8. How
9. Wanted
10. Not Sorry
cut (probably tape flip)
11. Waltzing Back
12. Dreams
13. Zombie
14. Liar
15. False
16. I Will Always
17. Still Can’t…


1st image: “MTV Unplugged” clear vinyl edition

November 7, 2025  |  No Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

The first photos of the “MTV Unplugged” clear vinyl edition posted on Instagram by chrisrul4.


1st image: “MTV Unplugged” white vinyl with alternate cover

November 7, 2025  |  No Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

Out today, all the “MTV Unplugged” editions (physical and digital); below the limited white vinyl exclusively for Complex with alternate cover and sticker with their name on it… and not so exclusive in the end!

Thanks to bengansrecordstore on Instagram for the first photo.


1st images: “MTV Unplugged” CD edition

November 4, 2025  |  No Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

“MTV Unplugged” on CD, sealed with hype sticker! To be released next Friday…

Sources: mrcheapocds (Instagram), eclipserecordswalsall (Instagram)


1st images: “MTV Unplugged” black vinyl edition

November 4, 2025  |  No Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

Below the first images of the “MTV Unplugged” standard black vinyl edition posted a couple of days ago on Facebook by Jonathan Thornton who received his review copy quite early! Special thanks to him.

To be released next Friday 7 November.


…and sealed with hype sticker!

Source: ebay.co.uk


Fergal at the 28th Savannah Film Festival (UPDATED)

November 1, 2025  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  Other News

Fergal composed music for the documentary film “Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There” about the life of Don Bluth. He’s just back from the 28th SCAD Savannah Film Festival (in Savannah, GA, USA) where he traveled over for the world premiere just a couple of days ago.

Don Bluth (center), Lavalle Lee (l), Dave LaMattina (r), Fergal and Chad Walker (standing, l-r)

And about 20 photos more from the opening night red carpet, Q&A, special exhibition visit, and posing for portraits (all on 25 October 2025) available on gettyimages.com


UPDATE · 20 NOVEMBER

Fergal was interviewed on the red carpet by a writing student at SCAD and speaks towards the end of this Instagram video.

Thanks to Jason for the link!


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