FROM HERE - 40 Years NEW MODEL ARMY (english) | Rockpalast | Documentary 2020

Documentary by Oliver Schwabe
FROM HERE - 40 Years of NEW MODEL ARMY celebrates a band that has not only remained true to itself, but is still able to inspire and carry away 40 years after its founding - without succumbing to commercial concessions or losing its own attitude. Justin Sullivan and his band New Model Army are not only a bit old-fashioned and therefore very likeable, but the band is simply cult.
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[@backinthenectar7]

I've adored this phenomenal band since I was introduced to them by my older brother as a little girl. I'm now almost 40 and they're still my favourite band. Justin Sullivan is one of the finest lyricists there has ever been. Ever-evolving and ever-relevant. NMA forevermore 🖤

[@raysmith7543]

One if the most under rated bands of all time!

[@rmamon2554]

Not by me!!! I love this Band since I was 13 years of age and I am 47... Keeps always occuping a special place in my heart.

[@RebeccaJones-eu9sb]

Once a fan, always a fan!@@rmamon2554

[@seelenwinter6662]

i listened them first time by a friend in his car over 30 years ago and it hit me like a bulldozer and i am a big fan since then... they are one of that less bands never gets boring to listen to....

[@bodamian_bg]

The New Model Army will always have that special place in my heart..and is not underrated at all. Luv & Respect from Sofia P.S. ".. the ugliest rock band of all time.." - remember🤣😜

[@bodamian_bg]

​​@@seelenwinter6662 same here mate..same here! Aahh..the Stuart Morrow's base hit me like a loving train.

[@nmacog]

The man is a poet - we have very few people like him in the Music Industry these days

[@bertnma]

I have been folowing them for 39 of these 40 years and it seems that the music has grown with me, from angry young man to the grumpy old f**ker that i am now. Keep doing what you are doing!

[@svobodasimon1185]

same for me mate

[@DavidDArcy1975]

ditto

[@christophmiessler5459]

That's absolut true! My First time with New Model Army was 1987 in Berlin in the Loft by Subway Station Nollendorfplatz in Schöneberg in Berlin.I was Born in Berlin and live here. It was interesseding we They where better and better from Year to Year! Fantastic Band!

[@jonathansteadman7935]

When you're young you're an angry young man, but when you're old you're 'grumpy'. Not that I'm angry about it........

[@patricksmall8538]

Can't say I've been listening for 40 years...only since 1985. But they have consistently kept me grounded throughout every stage of my life. As long as they continue to express their personal beyond, l will be here listening. A toast to the days to come...

[@xyz-md8ov]

listen to them when i was 17 , now i am 53 and still like this great band.have seen them several times live , and they getting better and better

[@Phobiaphiliac]

It's called, "perspective" and it's the most valuable treasure we can find as human beings.

[@michaelpatrick2958]

I am in New Zealand and have been a huge fan since No Rest came out. Could never figure out why they were never bigger. Everyone I have introduced to their music has loved them. Still my favourite band and the most underappreciated band ever.

[@lupus2252]

I think Justin never WANTED the band to become any bigger, actually. If they had become bigger they wouldn't exist anymore, I'm afraid, so everything is as it should be, I guess, and I hope it stays like that for a little longer 😇

[@paulharrison5674]

Thank you Rockpalast for the recognition of this consistently brilliant band. There is no one else who has kept producing such quality material.

[@MrToonfish]

NMA is just 40 years of my own life... One day I received an e-mail from Justin, he saw one of my bass cover of No Man's Land on Dailymotion in this time. What a nice surprise it was for me.

[@svobodasimon1185]

The greatest band in the world. I discovered them by chance when I was 18 years old hanging out in a vinyl shop in Innsbruck. Later on I lived in Bradford for studying I met Justin Joolz and I can say these people are true humble and great artists and human beings.

[@garymoses5855]

Favourite album?

[@misfit2022]

RIP Rob Heaton. He was such a great drummer.

[@jazcoleman]

Not a word about him in this doc, weird.

[@misfit2022]

@@jazcoleman I completely agree as without him Thunder and Consolation would not have happened. Great drummer but so much more as he wrote and arranged songs too.

[@Rockinsoul_]

@@jazcoleman i also was kind of wondering about why no mention of Rob, Nelson or Ed.

[@jazcoleman]

@@Rockinsoul_ yeah, maybe they had low budget, wanted a short Version based on the actual band... NMA needs a 4h doc

[@danielmcbride2375]

He is one of the reasons I play drums. Even have that tribal feel he had. Such an inspiration

[@neillewis1389]

Dipped in and out since the late 80s. Only ever seen one show at Reading in 89, which I barely remember. More lasting, I remember meeting other fans. The tribe. Watching this today, under lockdown with a cold February wind blowing, I'm humbled by Justin's integrity; that's tough to sustain for 40 years. Bless you, sir. Love the EMI story. Hell, I would have bought Thunder for the cover alone...

[@sd3457]

I arrived at University in 1989 and met a lass with purple clogs who introduced me to this fantastic band. Thanks Emma, if you happen to read this.

[@getthoseskills4451]

Love this documentary. What a guy, what a band. One of the more rebellious bands from UK. They have paved the way for modern subversive British acts like Idles, Slaves, Sleaford Mods, Kate Tempest, Allflaws

[@danielmcbride2375]

Dear Justin, I know It's been a long time.... To have a day and just hang out with you, not any special day. Just an average Justin day would be amazing. Your music saves life, mine included. Thank you for all the years of musical bliss!

[@anangryauroch]

One of the only bands from this era where the crowd is as excited about the new songs as the classics. Saw them last in Manchester at castlefield with the levellers and people wanted to hear the stuff from winter (me included) as much as stuff from thunder. Great album.

[@synthesizernews]

Without a NMA tune played any early nineties alternative clubbing during my studies would not have been complete. Saw them live 94 at the Docks in Hamburg by chance and it was pure energy. Such an earned honoring for this band by this great documentary.Really enjoyed this.

[@lupus2252]

The Docks show was in 1995 and I was there too 😁👊

[@davidsanderson5918]

I was only really on board as a fan for the Thunder And Consolation/Impurity years but still.....this documentary is very welcome indeed! Great quality and I like the mature, settled way everyone speaks. Especially Justin of course. Common sense and peace prevails right here in the New Model Army world.

[@user-zu7wu8qt2k]

Followed them around the country in the late 80s they make such good music I still return Every now and then when I need a fire once again in my soul

[@yggdrazziltreemaster6450]

Mr. Justin Sullivan has always had a tremendous insight into human heart and fists. I love him for that and I loved this documenterary

[@swrbassamp]

So much of who I am and how I see the world and life has been defined by this band's songs and attitude! I've only spoken to Justin once for a few minutes after a gig he did with Dean in Berlin in 2012, but I feel as if he was another senior brother to me. I love you, guys, and I hope you'll go on forever!

[@svobodasimon1185]

forever and ever and ever and ever..........................

[@chriss1587]

As a 17 year old, Thunder And Consolation was a hugely important album to me and still is today, i remember seeing NMA at Brixton Academy in 1990 and they were incredible and remember my Thunder cover T-Shirt being ripped during mosh of Vagabonds!. Thanks Justine. don't ever stop.

[@IvarTheBrainless]

As a misanthropic old git, i've been coping with the isolation of 2020 comparatively well, but now I'm getting very itchy feet indeed. I WANNA GO SEE ARMY!!! Thanks so much for posting this.

[@keithjones6659]

I feel so humbled watching this. I first saw NMA back in the early 80’s as an angry 20 year old. I’ve mellowed over the years and am now ready to rediscover this wonderful band.

[@seelenwinter6662]

i listened them first time by a friend in his car over 30 years ago and it hit me like a bulldozer and i am a big fan since then... they are one of that less bands never gets boring listen to....

[@surmi_6564]

Thank you all (WDR Rockpalast Producing Team). for this great documentation of NMA Thank you NMA Justin Joolz for 4 decades and congratulations for your 4th anniversary!!!

[@e.m.b2834]

I’d argue his lone solo album is among the best ever recorded.. navigating by the stars is a stone cold masterpiece

[@helderpolonio7849]

I had the pleasure of having done the first part of the concert that they did in Portugal city of Porto, we were in the backstage we opened some bottles of wine and we had an interesting conversation with the band who are very good people, cheers to them big hug

[@albertorkenbjorken]

seriously one of the greatest bands ever. i've been a fan since i was 5 years old. (i turn 40 this year) i am so fortunate to have seen NMA 8 times and met them offstage twice. genuinely great people. i can't wait until live shows can happen again.

[@caseyinberlin]

Thank you so much!! My favorite band ever

[@mjc4462]

Superb, best urban folk band to ever draw breath! Great lyrics, great melodies, great musos. Love the bass lines..

[@kimberleygoodings1676]

One of the best docs I’ve seen in a long time! Still a fan and for me, sleeping in doorways and getting dodgy lifts to follow them was worth every moment!!

[@garymoses5855]

Did you ever go to Manchester Academy to see them?

[@Gnurftl]

Vielen Dank, daß der WDR einen Film auf englisch produziert und die Leute reden läßt, ohne daß jemand unbedingt drüberquatschen muß. I've first heard albums of NMA about '88, good to see they're still striving!

[@peterjohnson2245]

Thanks to my sister and her friends who in 84 brought NMA to my ears. From seeing them, missing them, seeing them and even working with them they are a band I can and do listen to, be that a random track that pops up on a shuffle or a whole album. Brilliant to see this documentary. Thanks NMA in all you incarnations for the music.

[@patkelly3966]

Peter Johnson in what capacity did you work with them mate?

[@peterjohnson2245]

@@patkelly3966 I was the house sound engineer so got to work with all their guys and the bands.

[@patkelly3966]

@@peterjohnson2245 Cool

[@southernnorthwesterneast3804]

Thanks that this band and Rockpalast exists. I am one of the younger fans after hearing 51st state in radio a few years ago. Grüße gehen raus an Rockland Radio :D

[@fuerteactionfuerteaction6748]

Yeah..Rockland Radio spielt öfters mal NMA 👍

[@JonBowe]

So good to see and hear bands that don't sell out to big corporate companies and keep the candle burning brighter for longer. Ghost of Cain was the first album of NMA that I listened to and loved.

[@TrevorDodd-ev1sx]

In 58 years old and I've never really listened to NME, but how I missed them on my radar I will never know. absolutely amazing and listening to them every day

[@moderatrix]

I am crying tears of joy, this documentary makes me so very happy! I love New Model Army! I have never had the privilege of seeing them perform live, but I have enjoyed every part of their creativity! Thank you for sharing this!

[@NMAfreak]

I am so thankful that someone gave me a NMA tape in 1988 recorded off the radio and I've been hooked ever since. Cheers to 40 amazing years and I'm hopeful for many more to come.

[@marcelovigato5351]

Great band! One of the best of all times (in my humble opinion, of course!)... Justin Sullivan, excellent! From a big fan from Sao Paulo/Brazil.

[@pleidiolwyfimwlad2104]

Takes me back to about 89,listening 2 them at dinner break with good mates whilst serving in duisburg..great band,great voice which can deliver a song...and that german presenter at about 37mins...

[@Johnd3s]

Totally good to see this documentary of such an.amazing band and the story behind the band, really hoping to see them this March and capture some amazing photographic photos.

[@tonystark1180]

Thanks to all involved in making this. Really enjoyed watching that ! And thank you to my friend Ian who introduced me to this band some time around '84 / '85 when we were working night shifts. It's 'only' music, but somehow with NMA, it's so much more than that. There are so many great bands and musicians I like, but none that have moved me right to the core of my being like this one. And as Justin says, their best album?... the next one !

[@ashmsv]

So true. There's no-one like New Model Army

[@patkelly3966]

Couldn't have put it better myself Tony. Spot on.

[@dls3939]

HERE COMES THE WAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The first time i heard that song the hairs on my arm stood up and my heart started to beat that little bit faster, then its a choice of dance, play guitar or smash some inanimate object to pieces. Still a great song, awesome band.

[@Anybloke]

Really enjoyed this - thanks. Only saw NMA once; Glastonbury 1985 (muddy hell). Justin came to the theatre tent after and gave out anti-heroin badges.

[@gavhinds8190]

1st seen nma in Leeds in 89..they were playing a free gig outside the city hall..I'd never heard of em..from that day I loved em..and have followed em all over....long live the army...

[@davidedwards4309]

I was there too, been a huge fan ever since. Soundtrack to my life.

[@COVMAPA]

Yes.

[@paulgregory2297]

They came on with where singing in the rain. Great gig

[@raven-wf9so]

Goosebumps, laughs, sadness! All of these watching this, when this is all over got to get out and see the next tour ! Thanks lads!!

[@bright_morning_star8212]

I have thoroughly enjoyed this NMA offering on my wonky iPhone! Perhaps this is one GOOD thing that has come from this wretched pandemic. Thanks for the upload.

[@garyrivers5880]

Excellent. Great behind the scenes stuff before the Global Gathering. Plus lots of reminders of growing up on the ‘80’s in the north of England!

[@commoneuropeanstarling]

Thanks for this documentary. For one hour I forgot about all the shit going on. Why is it that I watch something on Netflix and within 15 minutes I´m bored and and with this rockumentary I was glued?

[@weaselhead100]

Fantastic Doumentary giving a great insight into the power and passion of this inspiring Band. We relate to them and their music, we feel the same. They provide a soundtrack to our lives in this world of Chaos....We are free, We are New Model Army. 10/10

[@paddycampbell576]

Thank you for this. My intro to NMA was that appearance on The Tube and my highlight of this horrible year was the 40th Anniversary online Gathering.

[@arnaudsmith5956]

New Model Army is just the definition of integrity. Respect forever for Justin Sullivan the last real poet

[@manoloxines9113]

Thanks for all the great times you've provided over the years NMA!

[@LeoValen9]

I first heard this band in 1986 when MTV showed '51st State' on 120 Minutes. The whole 'Ghost of Cain' album is a masterpiece.

[@jos9116]

Such a wonderful band. I first heard them a few years ago when White Coats came in my KZbin. Seen them live twice since, they’re so so brilliant and still so important.

[@cosmosynthesizer]

Oh yes, what a Band. I’ve been listening to them since 1988. I saw them a few times, always good music. One of the last times they played for free in Hannover at the Maschseefest. I was told they played there cos they were already around (they had a day off) and liked to play. Great gig.

[@debzcalardo6887]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Thanks to all involved for making it! Loved NMA for close to 30 years!

[@markbannister5335]

From 51st state onwards NMA were the soundtrack to my secondary school 86 onwards...what a band, what a legacy, what a documentary.

[@ashmsv]

Was für eine phänomenale Dokumentation! In jeder Hinsicht gelungen - fantastische Interviews, wunderbares Archivmaterial, wunderschöne Bilder von Bradford und Umgebung. Ich bin seit fast 30 Jahren Fan von NMA, aus meiner Sicht die beste Band aller Zeiten, aber ich hatte diese Version von Vengeance, bei der Joolz den Text gesprochen hat, nie gesehen. Danke, danke, und nochmal danke für dieses absolute Meisterwerk!

[@Rockinsoul_]

ive seen NMA 3 times, in a crowd of 77,000 at bizarre festival 91, in a crowd of about 300 in Phoenix on the tour for Love of Hopeless causes tour, and at a pub in Arizona with a small pub crowd, it is always a religious experience. best band in the world. then and now. I also got to meet the band after the 93 show and talk to Rob Heaton for an hour.

[@kooto1]

Winter gives me goosebumps every time

[@magikmoment]

Excellent documentary, thank you. Justins words always resonate with the depths of my soul. He is imo still the best English song writer.

[@robertthorn8233]

Did a few gigs opening for N.M.A. in 2004. Amazing People,..Sweet Souls.X

[@arejaycee5484]

Criminally Underrated

[@gillgosling8946]

💛✨💛✨💛✨ Thank you NMA and all the 'family' creating spirit. As a writer of a wee newspaper column in Bradford when the band were 'formed ' and seeds were planted I simply knew the flows and glows then. And travelling down to London with Robb after the Bradford City Fire to help create the single You'll Never Walk Alone was one of thee profound moments for me as an old Hippie. He was the heart beat essence with Justin, Stuart and Joolz and what a wonderful spirit flowed through him and you all. It is still flowing on. Bradford did not seem to get ya!!! Despite my writings and trying to reach wider. The flow is forever - skills, gifts, crafts come and go and all is evolving - always. Shine NMA shine. I love you so much and I love you so much more in every breath. Thanks for the resonance - yhe wirfs - the BEING 💛✨💛✨💛✨💛✨💛👍

[@khatvangaavataram5345]

Bloody love this, so many insights into a band I've loved for so many years, their music has had such a profound impact on my life, it was joy to watch. No rest for the wicked eh!

[@andrewfox4789]

What a fantastic documentary, I really enjoyed it.

[@damienokeeffe5592]

Thanks for uploading this great documentary on NMA - a great band who, for those of us growing up in Bradford in the early to mid 80s, were really important and inspiring. Seeing those streets, from that time, is a punch in the memory. I saw the band live a few times, had a No Rest poster, torn from outside Caesars nightclub on Manningham Lane, up on my wall all through College and Uni, and the Vengeance album is still one of my favourites. To all the NMA fans and warriors; go well, take care and much love. Dx

[@jheych]

Absolutely Loved it lots of ' fly on the wall' stuff too! this band has been very much the soundtrack to my life over the last not quite 40 but lots and LOTS of years!! :).I think this movie/docu/ rockumentary would make a brilliant thing to go with the 40-year gig when it is released next year. Huge thanks to all involved :D

[@MatthewNorthArchive]

What a brilliant film. Young bands need to watch this. This spirit and Attitude needs to come back in youth culture.

[@jackcommonman1381]

I'm old enough to have heard of them in the 80's but alas didn't really listen to them till the early 2000's, no rest for the wicked was the first recording I had..love this band and can say that they are among the top bands in my opinion

[@claudiaengelhardt5225]

Had the unbelievable luck to have an alternative non commercial record store in Nuremberg, Germany, the SUB. Michael Demmler, the Shop lifter, forced me 1985 to listen to a record of a new english band. They are the next step of punk rock, so you will like it, he said. I for ever be thankful that he opened the door of the NMA universe for me!

[@peggs1]

Justin and the band , Legends. National treasure.

[@luddbroth]

New Model Army has always been a shelter for me, I feel so lucky to have it! Thanks wdr and the film crew great job! and yess finally I had a chance to see the place where I have heard a lot great things about it...

[@julebambule7895]

Love it. Gives an genuine impression of what the band is all about. And I love Justins take on revenge and forgiveness. He is so fucking right with this.

[@iancohgneetoh3494]

Saw them many a time in the 80's.... Fucking superb live band

[@overlook237]

Brilliant. A band I've loved for years. I lost touch a bit after LOHC but will have to check their later stuff out.

[@kevinschole8701]

Excellent. Thank-you to the production team. Danke!

[@eduardoentr1]

Amazing! Loved it! Thank you so much!

[@jimmer1159]

Absolutely brilliant, my love for New Model Army knows no bounds ! Thanks for this 🎸🎶💙😎

[@acrookedbeat9013]

how can it be 40 years of new model army without a word about genius musician Rob Heaton !

[@williamlukeduckett7653]

I remember them in 1986,l saw them at the town and country club, Kentish town,l lived two minutes up the road 46 highgate road, good time ,that place was used as a lrish social club alot of the time.always blood on the steets just outside ❤

[@Molotovjack]

This is better than the official NMA doco.

[@Bodytribechip]

Brilliant editing on Here Comes the War. Simple idea well executed!

[@cesaradrianomenoccirock7594]

Band number one!!!!!🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@kreterakete]

Best memories.. in dozens of European cities.. hanging out..and nma concert later on meeting in the Circle. Hugs

[@robrider838]

Really enjoyed watching that. Thanks.

[@davide6702]

Excellent work for a SUPER BAND!!!!!! Love it!!!!

[@alliedfroth]

This was brilliant, thankyou Oliver Schwabe!!

[@nickheath6620]

Excellent Documentary!!! Please have Rockpalast do your next documentary. Honestly found this Documentary more insightful than NMA's own "Between Dog & Wolf."

[@ashmsv]

Agreed, though I did love "Between Dog & Wolf" too

[@patkelly3966]

Between Dog & Wolf was nothing to do with NMA. It was in no way affiliated to the band. They simply allowed their music, footage and interviews to be used.

[@ramarover]

Absolutely brilliant, such a well crafted tribute to an amazing band, people and sentiments, thanks.

[@JinksDeJenn]

My thanks to New Model Army for many great albums and songs over the years. Thank you to Justin Sullivan for making it possible. 🖤💀🥀☠️❤️

[@discosecret6363]

Saw them in 1988, or 1989, in Detroit. Great band.

[@fredbouwmeister3951]

very, very good! Thanks Rockpalast.

[@beingbradford5081]

From the earliest days of NMA when the music was like a wild beast, unleashed and chased by Fat Rob, Justin and Stuart to the current Synphonia line up, NMA are the REAL spirit of music. To Justin, Joolz and the assembled troubadours, ❤ and Energy, long may you Rock. Nagbea x

[@Kiki-de9kn]

They're the best I've ever heard.The pillow with Frida Kahlo is awesome

[@madmac66]

Loved this as I did the live streamed gig. But as a documentary I wish there was less Joolz and more Stuart Morrow and Rob Heaton history

[@andynicholas1728]

Simply one of the greatest bands in history. So original, so unique, so brilliant, that is NEW MODEL ARMY.

[@littlepete9206]

Exile in India Awesome history lesson thanks for that. Here’s to returning to rock city next year and dancing again, onwards and upwards.

[@noelnasty]

I grew up with a old skool posse in Essex and they all loved New Model Army in the late 80s and 90s, most were speed heads, love Justin and seen him once or twice and great docco! Only like a few albums though, not sold on this soppy stuff but can still respect a good artist when I see one. :) Rock on!