Manic Street Preachers issue free single

Manic Street Preachers are celebrating the holidays by giving fans a free Christmas single.

The rockers have made the track 'Ghost Of Christmas' available for fans to download for free on their website.

Bassist Nicky Wire writes on the band's website: "To celebrate this season of goodwill we will be giving away our Christmas single. So to anyone who has bought our records, seen our gigs, read our reviews, joined our website or given us awards thank you for a special year.

"The song is old school Christmas, for us it's actual fun. Hope you enjoy the song and the tour."