THERE’S something magnetising about heavy metal rockers who are travelling at whirlwind speed after fixing the wheels back on their wagon again.

A year ago, there was a damaging falling out, a triumvirate of the band quit, and Inglorious’ leader Nathan James vented his anger via a spectacular video rant.

Former bass man Colin Parkinson claimed that Inglorious had become more of a theatre show than a band.

“I was in a dark place then, it was a very tough time,” said Nathan who brings a new-look Inglorious to the Grand, Clitheroe, on Saturday

“I had lost my grandfather and one of my best friends.

“I had to write about these wonderful people I was lucky enough to have in my life.

“But, on the flip side, I was also extremely angry with certain people, so there is a bit of that in our latest work.”

There’s a heavier, grungier feel to Ride To Nowhere, Inglorious’ third album, and produced by Kevin Shirley, who has worked with Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden.

The storming Where Are You Know? is a wall of heavy metal rage.

The Inglorious lament melds a ferocious Linkin Park riff with Deep Purple muscle - and vocals so powerful they could demolish a brick wall.

“This album is very personal, and for the first time I’m writing about my feelings, relationships and losses,” added Nathan.

“The songs, which came about very quickly, are a reflection of what we’ve been through over the past few years.

“Sonically, it’s a heavier sound, and Kevin Shirley has given it a massive edge.”

Nathan’s back story is an interesting one.

He auditioned for talent show The Voice in 2012 but none of the coaches – Jessie J, Will i Am, Ricky Wilson or Sir Tom Jones – picked him.

He went on to reach the quarter finals of ITV’s Superstar – Andrew Lloyd Webber’s search for a new lead in his musical Jesus Christ Superstar – later that year.

“I don’t believe in musical snobbery, I listen to every type of music,” he added.

“I am really happy that my band is doing well but genuinely part of the reason is because of reality TV.

“When you come off shows like that, you have an instant fanbase who want to know what you are doing next.

“When I went to my label and said I have a band and want to get a record out, they have a look at your social media followers and if you already have 20,000, it makes much more sense for them to sign you than someone who has none.”

He adds: “We’ve heard a lot about the Grand, and we are ready to be bring the Inglorious noise to Clitheroe.”

Inglorious, Grand Theatre, Clitheroe, Saturday, October 19. Details from 01200 421599 or www.thegrandvenue.co.uk