the new album will be interesting as there is a huge gap since their last studio album so i hope thefans will still be there to support as it will radio

I think if anything they've gained more fans since their last album, but radio have ignored them for the past 8 years or so sadly. :( So I don't hold out much hope for that.

Yes, they're not really radio friendly, but I caught them few times in radio here! I was in shock! :o

 

Fans are expecting new album so much. :wub:

I agree, radio started to not play them as much after Taste In Men, I remember when one of my brothers asked where they were on CD:UK when that song was out and my response was 'they only did the top ten' which was a bad thing at the time :lol:

22.11.08

 

Steve Lamacq interview

 

Brian will be speaking to Steve Lamacq live on air on BBC radio station 6Music (available on DAB Digital radio, TV and online) this coming Monday 24th November at 17.35pm (GMT). Brian will be talking about the bands involvement in the MTV Exit show (campaign against human trafficking) in Cambodia.

20.11.08

 

PLACEBO TO PERFORM HISTORIC CONCERT AT ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA TO RAISE AWARENESS AND INCREASE PREVENTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

 

FIRST-EVER ROCK CONCERT AT THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LISTED 12TH CENTURY TEMPLE

 

PHNOM PENH / LONDON / BANGKOK 20 November 2008 – Placebo today joined a host of other international and local artists performing at a historic MTV EXIT concert to raise awareness and increase prevention of human trafficking, a crime impacting millions of people worldwide. The concert will be held at Angkor Wat in Cambodia on 7 December.

 

Also performing below Placebo on the bill will be Duncan Sheik, Australian Kate Miller-Heidke, US group The Click Five and some of Cambodia’s biggest recording artists.

 

MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) is a project of the MTV Europe Foundation -- a London-based registered charity – to raise awareness and increase prevention of human trafficking and exploitation. MTV EXIT in Asia is produced in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

 

“We are incredibly proud to perform at this important concert,” the members of Placebo said. “We hope that through our music and involvement in this event and the MTV EXIT campaign that millions of people learn about this tragic form of slavery.”

 

19.11.08

 

Placebo confirm first headline festival date for 2009!

 

PLACEBO have been confirmed to headline the Nova Rock Festival in Austria on Saturday 20th June, 2009.

 

The NOVA ROCK Festival, presented by Orange, will take place between the 19th and 21st of June 2009, on the Pannonia Fields II, in the beautiful village of Nickelsdorf, Burgenland. The festival is now in it's fifth year!

 

Tickets costing 109EUR plus Booking fees are available in Austria at www.musicticket.at or directly in the Musicticketshop (Skodagasse 25, 1080 Vienna), in all Raiffeisenbanken (with discounts for club members) and www.ticketbox.at, at ÖTicket +43 1 96 0 96 or www.oeticket.com and all ÖTicket distribution points, and Ticket Online at www.ticketonline.at or +43 1 88 0 88

 

Tickets are available in Germany at Ticket Scharf (+49/8652/2325) or www.ticketscharf.de and throughout Europe at all known CTS Eventim advance-booking-stores.

 

Further information and tickets can be found at www.novarock.at or www.musicticket.at

Source: PlaceboWorld

 

 

Ooh, I missed this. They're coming back baby! :dance:

But, you can catch concert on MTV! :P

Wikipedia says the new album is due in May, and that it's currently being mixed and mastered in Toronto, Canada. :o :dance:

Wikipedia says the new album is due in May, and that it's currently being mixed and mastered in Toronto, Canada. :o :dance:

So pleased we'll finally get some new material! :dancing:

 

NEW ALBUM DETAILS!!!!!!!!!!! :w00t:

 

Placebo have announced that they will release their as-yet untitled next album in June.

 

The album was produced by David Bottrill and wil be the follow-up to 2006's 'Meds'.

 

The record will be the first to feature new drummer Steve Forrest.

 

The band have signed with [PIAS], a European entertainment group they will now release their music through.

 

In a statement frontman Brian Molko said, "We were very lucky to have so many great labels interested in signing us, it means a lot, especially after 12 years of releasing records!

 

"But we now feel we have the right partner for Europe in these ever-changing times to continue this crazy adventure and to scale even dizzier heights with our new record."

I absolutely cannot wait! :cheer:

 

I've sort of overplayed all of their back catalogue over the past couple of years, so this will definitely regain my interest in them. :D

i randomly listened to Black Market Music the other day and got really excited, then listened to Meds, i never realised how much i loved them, hopefully i'll get to see them this time round, maybe they'll even play Reading Fest :o

Do see them if you can! I've seen them twice and it was totally mindblowing.

Keep a look out on Placeboworld.co.uk for a special album announcement from the band this weekend….

 

PlaceboWorld :w00t:

New album details

 

Placebo have announced details of their 'optimistic' new album, due for release this summer.

 

'Battle For The Sun', the band’s sixth, is released on June 8.

 

The follow-up to 2006's 'Meds' was recorded in Toronto by Dave Bottrill (Tool) and mixed by Alan Moulder (My Bloody Valentine / Nine Inch Nails), and heralds a new era for the veteran rockers.

 

Steve Hewitt, drummer since 1996, has been replaced by 22-year-old Californian Steve Forrest. And following the expiration of their deal with Virgin Records, Placebo chose to self-fund and license the new record themselves, with an initial European release through PIAS.

 

Frontman Brian Molko said of their new situation: "We've made a record about choosing life, and choosing to live, about stepping out of the darkness and into the light. Not necessarily turning your back on the darkness because it's there, it's essential; it's a part of who you are, but more about the choice of standing in the sunlight instead."

 

He continued: "I'm very optimistic about the future. I’m in a positive frame of mind and a good headspace. It's very exciting. There’s a lot of life in the old dog just yet."

Wonderful! :D Time to start a new topic I'd say...

Official page have a totally new look! :dance:

Hi Everyone,

 

PLACEBOWORLD are pleased to announce details of an exclusive 'Battle For The Sun' Fan playback.

 

The playback will be happening Friday 29th May at 9am (GMT)

 

If you haven't already, sign up to PLACEBOWORLD.co.uk, and on Thursday next week you will be sent a special code that will allow you access to the 'Battle For The Sun' playback site.

 

You will have to login with your email address and the code, then you will have access to listen to the entire album before anyone else and even before the album is released!

 

The playback will end Midnight on the 31st May.

 

Peace & Love

 

PLACEBO

 

 

PLEASE NOTE : You MUST sign up to PLACEBOWORLD before 9am on Thursday 28th May to recieve an exclusive code!

 

http://www.placeboworld.co.uk/mynews.php?id=51

^^ Sounds good! :o

 

I think I'll sign up now, just in case I forget before Thursday (which I probably would).

I was debating whether I would sign up or wait for the album, but I don't think I'll be able to wait!