Manics biographer Simon Price reacted to Nicky's announcement with amusement&colon; 'Heavy metal Motown? They are often colloquially known as "the Manics". The melody is simple but delivered with classic Manics panache. The Manics also headlined Reading and Leeds Festival. "Rewind the Film" is the first of two new albums the Manics recorded in 2013. The title track pays tribute to the late Manics publicist Philip Hall. The Manics then signed to Columbia Records for their first album. On 18 June 2009 the Manics officially opened the new Cardiff Central Library. The Manics won Best British Band and Album awards at the BRIT Awards in 1999. In February 2008, the Manics covered Rihanna's hit pop song "Umbrella".