The Optimist – The title for Anathema’s eleventh full-length would also serve well in describing the Liverpool sextet’s uncompromising dedication to fearless artistry since forming in 1990. They’ve continually evolved by placing hope in the future – from leaving the underground scene they were fundamental in establishing to continually mesmerising the world with stargazing post-progressive alternative rock that knows no borders. Led by brothers Daniel and Vincent Cavanagh, along with drummer John Douglas, singer Lee Douglas, bassist Jamie Cavanagh and keyboardist/drummer Daniel Cardoso – this is a band that have forsaken all notion of expectation – highly evocative music simply pours out of them. And in a world of plastic conformists so desperately awaiting their moment of recognition, it’s a potent truth very much needed…

The Optimist won the 2017 Prog Awards – Best album category. We’re delighted to have their strings.

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Anathema – “Riff” guitar string Bracelet £85

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This beaded guitar strings "Riff" bracelet is made from played guitar strings from Anathema from their European shows 2017. Each bracelet comes with a letter of authentication and a serial number. Skull beads can be added so please select from the drop down menu In terms of wrist size, measure your wrist and then add 1/2 an inch to get the optimum size and select this from the drop down wrist size menu. The band are supporting the North Liverpool Foodbank. Due to the nature of used/played strings the strings on your item may differ slightly from the ones shown here. Your product is hand made to order so may take up to two weeks to be delivered in peak periods.

Anathema – “Reverb” guitar strings Bracelet £80

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This "Reverb" bracelet, uses twisted guitar strings with magnetic clasp and was created using played strings from Anathema from their Europe shows in 2017. Wrist Size: measure your wrist and then add 1/2 inch so that it fits with room. eg: if your wrist is 7 inches, select 7.5 inches in the wrist size drop down option. Strings may differ slightly from the image shown here. Your order will be hand made and should be dispatched within a week but in peak trading times this may take up to two weeks. The band are supporting the North Liverpool foodbank.

Anathema – “Rhapsody” guitar string Bracelet £80

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This "Rhapsody" guitar strings bracelet is made from played guitar strings from Anathema from their European shows in 2017. Each bracelet comes with a letter of authentication and a serial number. The bracelet can come in a number of leather colours so please select from the leather colour drop down menu option. In terms of wrist size, measure your wrist and then add 1/2 an inch to get the optimum size and select this from the drop down wrist size menu. The bracelet wraps around the wrist a couple of times and attaches with a magnetic clasp. The band are supporting the North Liverpool Foodbank. Due to the nature of used/played strings the strings on your item may differ slightly from the ones shown here. Your product is hand made to order so may take up to two weeks to be delivered in peak periods.

Anathema – “Melody” Earrings £70

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These beaded guitar strings Melody earrings are made from played guitar strings from Anathema from their European shows in 2017. Each set of earrings comes with a letter of authentication and a serial number. The band are supporting the North Liverpool Foodbank. Due to the nature of used/played strings the strings on your item may differ slightly from the ones shown here. Your product is hand made to order so may take up to two weeks to be delivered in peak periods.

Anathema – “Test Tube” guitar string Necklace

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This test tube guitar string necklace is made from played guitar strings from Anathema from their European shows in 2017. Each necklace comes with a letter of authentication and a serial number. Due to the nature of used/played strings the strings on your item may differ slightly from the ones shown here. Your product is hand made to order so may take up to two weeks to be delivered in peak periods. The band has chosen to donate to the North Liverpool Foodbank.

Anathema – necklace with guitar strings ball-ends

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This test tube guitar string ball-ends necklace is made from the strings played by Anathema from their European shows in 2017. Each necklace comes with a letter of authentication and a serial number. Due to the nature of used/played strings the ball ends on your item may differ slightly from the ones shown here. As part of the sustainability programme we're trying to recycle as much of the strings that the bands give us thus reducing the amount that ends in landfill. The ball ends are the bit that holds the string in place on the guitar bridge. Your product is hand made to order so may take up to two weeks to be delivered in peak periods. The band has chosen to donate to the North Liverpool foodbank.