THE WILDHEARTS will be returning to the U.S. this spring with a new album under their belts, a new lineup, and an appearance at SXSW (South by Southwest) in Austin, Texas, among others. The band will begin mixing the new album, which will be self-titled, on February 1 and will release the effort later this year on the band's own label, Round Records, in the United Kingdom and Universal Records in Japan. Round Records is currently seeking distribution in the United States.
"The Wildhearts" was recorded partially at London's Strongroom Studios, partially at a country house in Ipswich, and at a haunted castle in the Midlands. "This album is going to surprise a lot of people who considered the last WILDHEARTS album too poppy," says Ginger of the new record. "There will not be any similar accusations this time around, that's for sure."
KING DIAMOND's website has been updated as follows:
"King is at the moment still writing lyrics. Mixing of the new King Diamond album will commence on March 5 in Dallas, TX. We hope to deliver the master by April 1st. No firm release date is given yet. More news as we have it!"
As previously reported, King Diamond's as-yet-untitled new CD will feature 13 tracks, including an intro. Five of the new songs are written by guitarist Andy La Rocque. King Diamond's last studio album was 2002's The Puppet Master.
The following report is courtesy of soundgenerator.com:
This year's headliners for the 2007 Green Man Festival has been revealed, with former LED ZEPPELIN legend ROBERT PLANT and folk star Joanna Newsom heading up the summer folk weekender. Robert Plant will head up the main stage with his backing band the STRANGE SENSATIONS. The Sunday headliner is still to be confirmed.
Tickets are on sale now, with weekend access costing £98 per adult and free to under 12s. The venue will be the same as last year - the rolling hills of Glanusk Park in the Brecon Beacons. The campsite will open on 16th August with the festival running from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th August.
A number of accommodation options are available, but are likely to sell out quickly as in 2006. Organisers have promised there will be music late on into the night, with more campfire ceilidhs and an increased capacity.
