British crossover progressive rock band The Room release a single in aid of the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) on March 4th 2013. The track, "Screaming Through The Noise" is taken from the band's critically acclaimed debut album Open Fire, released late last year.
Vocalist Martin Wilson said "The song is about the intense emotional impact that my son's battle with retinal cancer had on our family. With the release of the single, we want to help CHECT increase awareness of this dreadful disease and of course raise money to help fund research and support other families living with retinoblastoma."
The single will be launched at a one off show in aid of the trust at Jagz Club, Ascot, in Berkshire at 8pm on Sunday 3rd March. The show will be the band's first live performance since the release of Open Fire.
"This is a really exciting time for us, and we can't wait to get out and play live", explained Wilson. "The show will be free to get in on the night but of course we will be looking for donations from as many people as possible."
Joy Felgate, chief executive of CHECT said: "We are thrilled that The Room will be supporting us through this single release and launch show. The money raised will help us make a difference by backing our vital campaigns to make sure all parents and health professionals know the signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma."
Details of how to buy the single via digital download will be announced soon with all proceeds going to CHECT.
The band will be announcing more UK dates in the very near future.
Retinoblastoma (Rb) is a rare form of cancer which affects the retina of children, predominantly under the age of five years and it represents 3% of childhood cancers in the UK. Children affected by the disease can suffer from loss of vision, removal of their affected eye(s) and, in some cases, total blindness.
The Room: www.theroom.eu
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