THAT Duran Duran they announced their 16th studio album: “Dance creepy“, just in time for Halloween this year. The album will be released on 27th October on Ribbon Modern Street BMG and will be available for pre-order here. The catalyst was a special live performance that Duran Duran filmed in Las Vegas on October 31 last year. “Dance of Death” And soundtrack for their last Halloween party. Through 13 tracksthe group identifies glowing tunes from the darkness, bringing together new songs, themed covers and reimagined versions of their “spooky” classics.. There header track “Dance of Death” out today as the first of three new songs. Anxious percussion sets the pace for the distorted synth growl, and Simon Le Bon’s smug verses give way to a clap-filled, hypnotic chorus. Collaborating with producer Mr. Hudson, channeling the chemistry they discovered together on Paper Gods, the song also featuresformer bandmate Warren Cucurullo on guitar during his first collaboration with the band since 2001.
GROUP WORDS
Talking about Danse Macabre, keyboardist Nick Rhodes he declared: “The song “Danse Macabre” celebrates the joy and madness of Halloween. This is the title track of our next album, which combines an unusual mixture of covers, reworked Duran Duran songs and several new compositions. The idea came from a show we played in Las Vegas on October 31, 2022. We decided to take advantage of the moment and create a unique, special event… The temptation to use gorgeous gothic imagery combined with a dark soundtrack full of horror and humor was simply impossible. irresistible. That evening inspired us to explore further and create an album using Halloween as a key theme. The record was transformed through a pure, organic process, and not only was it done faster than anything since our debut album, but it led to something that none of us could have ever predicted. Emotion, mood, style and attitude have always been at the core of Duran Duran’s DNA, we look for the light in the darkness and the darkness in the light and I feel like we’ve somehow managed to capture the essence of it all in this album. project.”
Simon Le Bon explains: “It’s a crazy Halloween party. Should be fun!
John Taylor he declared: “After all these years, Danse Macabre offers an interesting insight into the band’s personality.”
Roger Taylor adds: “I hope you will journey with us through the dark side of our inspiration to where we are in 2023. You may come away with a deeper understanding of how Duran Duran came to this point in time.”
Fans can also look forward to lid Halloween by Duran Duran performing “Bury A Friend” Billy Eilis“Psycho Killer” Speaking Leaders (feat. Victoria de Angelis belonging Moneskin), “Paint It Black” by Rolling stones“Super Lonely Freak” inspired Rick James“Charmed” Siouxsie and the Banshees“Supernatural” Cerrone and “Ghost Town” Special offers.
In addition to Warren Cuccurullo, the album includes several other special collaborations with a former band member. Andy Taylorproducer, guitarist and composer Nile RogersVictoria De Angelis of Måneskin and producers Josh Blair AND Mister Hudson.
Andy Taylor first joined Duran Duran in 1980, co-writing and playing guitar on their first three studio albums: Duran Duran (1981), Rio (1982) and Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983), formerly than to leave. group to pursue a solo career. He returned 16 years later for Astronaut (2004) before splitting again with the four other original members in 2006.
Following Andy’s departure, Warren Cucurullo joined the band full-time in 1989, writing and playing guitar on the albums Big Thing (1988), Liberty (1990), The Wedding Album (1993), and Thank You. You” (1995), “Medazzaland” (1997) and “Pop Trash” (2000).
Fast forward to 2023, and the presence of Andy Taylor and Warren Cucurullo on “Danse Macabre” captures the true spirit of the album, a celebration of pure energy and the sense of fun that comes with friends making music in a room together.
Danse Macabre is not just a Halloween album. Elsewhere, “Black Moonlight” seesThe band’s timeless songwriting transforms into dance-rock glamor with the addition of Nile Rodgers and Andy Taylor on guitar.where the epic coda “Confession in the Afterlife” sees Duran Duran reunite with producer Mr. Hudson.
As well as a second collaboration with Warren Cucurullo on “Love Voodoo“, “Dance of Death” will present new recorded versions From “Night boat” AND “Secret October 31st(both featuring Andy Taylor on guitar). The song first appeared as a b-side to the single “Union of The Snake” and now, 40 years later, its first physical release appears on a Duran Duran studio album.
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Duran Duran, concert in aid of Andy Taylor, suffering from cancer
HISTORY OF THE ALBUM AND TRACKLIST
L’The genesis of “Danse Macabre” begins in Las Vegas on October 31, 2022.. Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor donned full costumes and unleashed a horde of “ghouls” on stage complete with 20ft tall skeletons, tombstones, cobwebs and coffins. The set includes a parade of rarities and special covers: Duran Duran’s first live performance of “Secret Oktober 31st” since 2011, the first performance of “Love Voodoo” since 2017 and the first performance of “Nightboat” since 2005. Cover of “Spellbound”. Siouxsie and the Banshees, Cerrone’s “Supernature” and The Specials’ “Ghost Town” debuted in what would go down in Duran Duran history as A Halloween spectacle for the ages. The band and their audience were having so much fun that they decided to record the set, throwing a worldwide Halloween for all Duran Duran fans.
“Danse Macabre” comes in the midst of a busy year of concert activity that has seen Duran Duran perform to sold-out arenas in the UK and Ireland. The performances were greeted with enthusiasm, with the Times describing them as “royal status”.decadent and pompous“from Telegraph”first class and dominant performance“from Clash”glad“from the sun,”national treasures“from The Spectator and the Mail On Sunday has confirmed”their charm has not changedThe band continues their sold-out “Future Past” tour across North America from August to September.
“Danse Macabre” follows Duran Duran’s wave of historic successes. Their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 marked another career highlight: this year the band have already headlined London’s Hyde Park, performed at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace, and closed the opening of the Commonwealth Games at hometown of Birmingham and a North American tour that included sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City and three nights at the Hollywood Bowl.
Danse Macabre will be released on October 27th via Tape Modern via BMG, with cover art including images adapted from a collection of authentic vintage session photographs purchased at auction by Nick Rhodes. It will be available on Black 2LP and CD, with a limited edition Smog 2LP available from independent retailers. The band’s official store features exclusive merch packs, a limited edition Translucent Galaxy 2LP and a cassette tape. Pre-order here.
TRACKLIST “DANSE MACABRE”
- Night boat
- Black moonlight
- Love Voodoo
- Bury a friend
- Supernatural abilities
- Dance of Death
- Secret October 31
- Ghost Town
- Paint it black
- Super lonely freak
- Enchanted
- Psycho Killer (featuring Victoria De Angelis)
- Confession in the afterlife
