James Marsters

Top telly vampire James Marsters is heading to Coventry in search of fresh blood.

The star of American TV shows Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel will be flying to the city as soon as he finishes filming the climax of the new series of Angel in Los Angeles.

Californian-born James plays British bloodsucker Spike in the international television hit which is broadcast on BBC 2 and Sky.

Spike has become a TV favourite after romancing vampire slayer Buffy, saving the world and fighting for his soul.

James is looking forward to finding about Coventry’s nightlife when he heads to the city in May with his band Ghost of the Robot.

He is the lead singer of the indie rock band and they are launching their forthcoming European tour with a concert special at the Colosseum Nightclub in Primrose Hill Street on Tuesday, May 4.

The tour will also take the band to London, Berlin and Amsterdam.

James, who is a self-confessed fan of British music, said: "They really know their rock music in Britain and we have some great audiences. I used to be in a band in high school that was inspired by The Clash."

Ghost of the Robot sold out across Europe last year playing in London, Germany, Scotland and Liverpool’s famous Cavern Club.

Tickets for the Coventry concert go on sale on Monday from Coventry Tourist Information Office and Way Ahead on 0115 912 9000.