Last updated 22.10.09
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| Covenant |
Eskil from Swedish band Covenant made a short announcement before band embark on the mid America West Coast Teaser Tour 2009 for their upcoming album «Modern Ruin». Band regret to announce that Joakim won't participate on this journey but as happy and proud to invite Sam from Imperative Reaction to give voice in Joakim's absence. Also, due to the reconstruction of their German label SPV the album release have been put on hold. Meanwhile the band are performing new songs, and band would like to take the opportunity to say thanks to their fans for patience.
Info submited by official Covenant web site.
[ 21.10.2009 ] - U2 will continue their 360° Tour in 2010 |
| 360° TOUR |
Cult Irish rock heros U2 will continue their 360° Tour in 2010. Look at already confirmed dates:
360° TOUR : 2010Info submited by official U2 web site.
[ 21.10.2009 ] - LOWE: new single and tour |
| «Berlin Night Express» |
«Berlin Night Express» is the new single by our Swedish favorites LOWE, taken from their recent album «Kino International». The song features Isabelle Erkendal from our lovely Swedish female duo West End Girls. Isabelle brings her sensual backing vocals as well as brings her face on the single sleeve.
On «Berlin Night Express» (released September 30th, 2009), LOWE’s «pop noir», a dandy mix between melancholic melodies and electronic chords connects you to neon lights, boulevards and late nights at Bahnhof Zoo. The black and white video is a fascinating backlit blend of film noir, Weimar and Bauhaus-culture which takes us back to the nightlife of Berlin in 1927.
On October 9th, LOWE started their Kino Express Tour which will take them across Europe to Kaliningrad, London, Kiev, Sofia, Istanbul, Bukarest and Transylvania amongst other.
Info submited by official LOWE web site.
[ 21.10.2009 ] - a-ha will end their band's career in 2010 |
| a-ha |
Recently famous Norwegians a-ha announced that current album «Foot of The Mountain» is their final album, and band will not be releasing any further albums in the future. They decided to end their fantastic career spanning almost 3 decades.
The band would like to thank their fans and everyone who has contributed to their amazing journey, and say:
«We've literally lived the ultimate boy's adventure tale, through a longer, more rewarding career than anyone could hope for. Doing this now will give us a chance to get more involved in other meaningful aspects of life, be it humanitarian work, politics, or whatever else - and of course through new constellations in the field of art and music. We are retiring as a band, not as individuals. Change is always difficult and it is easy to get set in one's ways. Now it is time to move on.»2010 marks the 25-year anniversary of A-ha's multi-platinum debut album «Hunting High & Low» and the debut single «Take On Me» which with the aid of a truly unforgettable video went on to become a number 1 in 27 countries worldwide, including USA.
The band will make a final world tour in 2010 to end their collaboration on a high note. The last concert will take place in Oslo on December, 4th.
Farewell Tour 2010 details:
In March, a-ha will spend approximately three weeks touring in South America.
There will be a two-week tour of North American cities in May.
The summer months take a-ha back to Europe and the UK for some festivals.
Fans in Japan will have the chance to see a-ha at the Summer Sonic Festival.
There is going to be a European tour to round up everything in October and November.
a-ha's final concert on December 4th, 2010 in Oslo is now sold out.
Info submited by official a-ha web site.
[ 15.10.2009 ] - The Cranberries - Reunion Tour! |
| The Cranberries - Reunion Tour |
Dolores O’Riordan and the original members of The Cranberries announced dates of their Reunion Tour - first time they perform live in nearly seven years!
Cranberries 2009 North American TourInfo submited by official The Cranberries web site.
[ 15.10.2009 ] - «Shadowside» - new a-ha single |
| «Shadowside» |
The new a-ha single «Shadowside» was released in Germany on October 16th via We Love Music / Universal.
Tracklisting:Info submited by official a-ha web site.
[ 21.10.2009 ] - Great support for great bands!We are happy to announce that UK EBM legends Nitzer Ebb will be opening act for Depeche Mode on the Tour Of The Universe. Nitzer Ebb will start their support slot on January 9th, 2010, in Berlin, and continue until the end of February.
Also cool news that Combichrist has been selected by Rammstein to support them on their November/December 2009 European Tour.
Info submited by various official sources.
[ 15.10.2009 ] - New single from Suicide Commando |
| «Die Motherfucker Die» |
While working on his upcoming «Implements Of Hell» album (set to release January 2010), Suicide Commando released two singles in the fall of 2009. August saw the release of the digital only single «Until We Die/Severed Head», followed by the release of «Die Motherfucker Die» on September 25th via Out of Line.
Tracklisting:Info submited by Out of Line web site.
[ 15.10.2009 ] - FrYars with debut album and Dave Gahan on vocals |
| «Dark Young Hearts» |
On September 22th, 2009 young electro-pop artist FrYars released their debut album «Dark Young Hearts» with song «Visitors» features Dave Gahan on vocals. You can buy it at Rough Trade exclusively with a 5 track Bonus CD featuring two tracks from the first EP never before on CD, an original mix of «Olive Eyes» by Luke Smith and remixes by Get Shakes and Stephen Hague. Album produced by Luke Smith (Clor) and Stephen Hague (New Order, Pet Shop Boys, OMD).
Info submited by Rough Trade.
[ 15.10.2009 ] - Laibach and Juno Reactor on double headline tour |
| Double Headline Tour |
Laibach and Juno Reactor will join forces also on the December European double headline tour.
The premiere show of the tour already happened on the occasion of the long-awaited opening of Kino Šiška, a new concert venue in Ljubljana (Slovenia), on September 18th, 2009.
Especially for this occasion Laibach created new versions of some of their older tracks from the first half of 1980's.
Look at confirmed dates:
05.12.2009 - Hengelo, Holland - MetropolInfo submited by official Laibach web site.
[ 08.10.2009 ] - Limited 4CD Box Set by Kirlian Camera |
| «Odyssey Europa» |
Kirlian Camera are one of those particularly special acts that cause connoisseurs to rave about how good they are with glowing eyes, that manage to fuse sonic experiments, club-compatibility, anthemic pathos and a wholly unique aura into a one-of-a-kind experience and that has been able to span generations of fans. As such, a comprehensive retrospective of this Italian cult band is more than overdue, especially since large parts of their older discography are now out of print and very hard to obtain.
However, on this long-awaited Limited 4CD Box Set entitled «Odyssey Europa», Angelo Bergamini and Elena Alice Fossi are not content with just looking back on their past. Instead, they cleverly build a bridge to their current sound by including new recordings of their classic tunes as well. Thus, cult hits, such as «Eclipse», «Heldenplatz» and «Erinnerung», all mandatory spins at any decent underground club, are included in both their rare original versions and in new interpretations that convey the full power of Kirlian Camera anno 2009.
The real fan will want to go for this classy 4CD box set, that comes in a lavish book-style hard cover with deluxe booklet and two posters, and also includes selected rarities, unreleased tracks and remixes on two more discs.
«Odyssey Europa» will be released on October 30th, 2009 via Out of Line.
Tracklisting:Info submited by Out Of Line.
[ 08.10.2009 ] - Long awaited DVD from And One! |
| «L I V E» |
Our bodypop favorites And One have never been prone to be satisfied with anything less than superlatives. But, as opposed to the empty phrases most politicians have to offer, the band fronted by Steve Naghavi are sticking to their promises: the long planned and now finally completed double live DVD is the most comprehensive live experience ever to be released on this medium. 55 (!) live songs, recorded between 2004 and 2008 in Berlin, Hamburg and Hildesheim! All the hits, spanning their entire career, are included, plus lots of highly original cover versions of delightful tunes and the typical zaniness that accompanies any And One gig, including an always lively interaction with the audience. Add to that all the video clips the band has ever produced, a making of, plus a complete concert recording from 1989. Any questions? And for those of you who have always sported a profound dislike for moving images or who would just love to listen to the And One live experience on the road but would get distracted by watching the videos as well, there also will be a jam-packed live double CD with the best of the best. It also works in the kitchen, the bath tub or the CD player in the living room, of course. But who, for god’s sake, are Diana, Steffi, Julia, Mandy and Anke??? Limited first edition in Digipak!
Tracklistings: |
| «L I V E» 2 DVD |
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| «L I V E» 2 CD |
Info submited by Out Of Line.
[ 08.10.2009 ] - «King of Nowhere» from Diary of Dreams |
| «King of Nowhere» |
Germans Diary of Dreams finally decided to release a first regular CD single from their recent album «(if)». «King of Nowhere» (cat.no.: A116) will be available from October 9th, 2009 and will feature 5 songs and 2 video clips.
Tracklisting:
[01] King of Nowhere (Album Version)Info submited by Accession Records.
[ 08.10.2009 ] - KMFDM - Kein Mitleid US Tour 2009 |
| Kein Mitleid US Tour 2009 |
Our American ultra-heavy-beat friends KMFDM recently started their Kein Mitleid US Tour 2009 with support band Angelspit. Look for already confirmed dates:
SeptemberInfo submited by official KMFDM web site.
[ 08.10.2009 ] - Anniversary releases from Erasure |
| «Phantom Bride» EP |
On October 12th, 2009 legendary pop heroes Erasure release the «Phantom Bride» EP - on CD and Download via Mute/EMI.
«Phantom Bride», a live fan favourite, features alongside remixes of tracks from Erasure's #1 album «The Innocents», which is set for a 21st Anniversary release on October 26th, 2009.
Tracklisting:
CD |
| «The Innocents» |
«The Innocents», originally released on April 18th, 1988, was the first Erasure album to hit the UK #1 spot (first on April 30th, 1988 and again in January 1989), a chart- topping position they revisited with each of their next four album releases. Featuring the singles «A Little Respect», «Ship Of Fools» and «Chains Of Love», «The Innocents» was Erasure's third album release, following «Wonderland» and «The Circus», and the album that secured their position as one of Britain's most beloved and enduring songwriting duos.
The 21st Anniversary remastered edition of «The Innocents» will be available on CD and as a Deluxe Package with two discs and a DVD.
Tracklisting:
CD1Info submited by official Erasure web site.
[ 08.10.2009 ] - Billy Corgan announced absolutely free new Smashing Pumpkins album |
| «Teargarden by Kaleidyscope» |
As was announced by Billy Corgan, recording of the new Smashing Pumpkins album entitled «Teargarden by Kaleidyscope» began on September 15th, 2009. The album will feature 44 songs. Corgan will release first song at a time around Halloween 2009, with each new release coming shortly after until all 44 are out. Each song will be made available absolutely for free, with out any pay or registration.
However band is planning to release commercially highly Limited Edition EP's (of 4 songs each times 11). Because the songs themselves will be free, the EP's will be more like collectors items for the discerning fan who will want the art itself, along with the highest possible audio quality available. The EP's will be more like mini-Box Sets rather than normal CD single.
When the entire album is finished, it will be compiled into a Deluxe Box Set which will also be made available for sale. Those who have bought the EP's need not worry, as the Box Set will not be a recompilation of the Limited Edition EPs.
The story of the album is based on «The Fool's Journey», as signified in the progress of the Tarot. It is Corgan's intention to approach this by breaking down the journey of our life here into four phases as made by these different characters; the Child, the Fool, the Skeptic, and the Mystic.
The music of «Teargarden by Kaleidyscope» harkens back to the original psychedelic roots of The Smashing Pumpkins: atmospheric, melodic, heavy, and pretty.
Info submited by official Smashing Pumpkins web site.
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