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"It's not about reclaiming our throne. Anyone who knows
music knows who's who. We just know that the time is right
for Killing Joke again. And we're ready."
Jaz Coleman, 2003
Cited as one of the most influential bands of the last twenty
years KILLING JOKE return with a brand new single 'Loose Cannon',
released on Monday July 14th on Zuma Recordings.
Featuring the original line-up of Jaz Coleman (vocals and
keyboards), Geordie (guitar) and Youth (bass) the band have
been joined on drums by longtime fan Dave Grohl. Coleman and
Grohl met for the first time earlier this year in Auckland
(New Zealand), where the Foo Fighters where playing the ‘Big
Day Out’.
With a long time mutual respect for one another Coleman /
Grohl decided to hook up, resulting in Coleman joining them
on stage at a secret gig for a version of Requiem followed
by a now legendary escapade around downtown Auckland.
'Loose Cannon' is the first single to be taken from their
forthcoming eponymously titled new album due for release on
Monday July 28th. Grohl originally scheduled to play on three
new songs, loved the album so much decided to play on it's
entirety, the results are awesome. A perfect addition to an
already remarkable album.
'Loose Cannon' is classic, menacing and socially relevant
Killing Joke, and comes backed with a new recording of their
now legendary punk anthem 'Wardance', re-recorded with Grohl
on drums. The DVD single will feature the 'Loose Cannon' video,
exclusive track 'Zennon' and an exclusive interview with Coleman
and Grohl.
This KILLING JOKE album, nine years since the last, will
appeal to classic ‘Joke’ fans, but will also tap
into the zeitgeist of an under nourished youth looking for
a musical and lyrical intensity
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