Internationally acclaimed rock band Placebo announce the title and the release date for their seventh studio album LOUD LIKE LOVE which will be released on September 17th in North America). Recorded in London at RAK Studios during 2012 and early 2013, the album has been produced by Adam Noble and features 10 brand new studio tracks. Coinciding with the announcement, Placebo also confirmed a European tour, kicking off in Warsaw on November 12th. A Fan Ticket Presale will run for 69 hours giving fans the chance to preorder tickets for the band’s tour. Fans in the United States, Latin America, Australia, Asia and other European and Eastern European markets need not fret, Placebo will head to their shores soon. General ticket sales will begin May 24th at 9am GMT while the physical album will be available to preorder worldwide from May 31st. Placebo’s new album Loud Like Love will be available in 5 different formats:
· 3D Lenticular Super Deluxe Box Set
· Limited Edition Deluxe Digi-Pack Version
· Double 12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold Edition
· Standard CD Album
· Digital
Placebo, now signed to Universal Music, have to date recorded six studio albums and sold more than 12 million records worldwide. The band’s self-titled debut album, released in 1996, was certified gold in the UK and achieved platinum status in France. Since then, Placebo have enjoyed an ever growing level of success around the world with their unique blend of music and outstanding live performances. Their dark and melodic trademark sound featuring singer Brian Molko’s instantly recognizable vocals has become one of the strongest brands in rock over the past decade. In 2009, Placebo received the MTV Europe Music Award for ‘Best Alternative’ act. Their last studio album, Battle for the Sun, released through a network of independent partners worldwide, went to No. 1 in 10 countries and reached top 5 in 20 countries, and was also No. 1 on the Billboard European Album Charts for 2 weeks. For more information please visit www.placeboworld.co.uk
EUROPEAN TOUR DATES – AUTUMN 2013
Torwar, Warsaw – Poland – Tue, 12 Nov 2013
Lucerna Music Bar, Prague – Czech Rep – Wed, 13 Nov 2013
Arena Leipzig, Leipzig – Germany – Fri, 15 Nov 2013
Lanxess Arena, Cologne – Germany – Sat, 16 Nov 2013
Hallenstadion Arena, Zurich – Switzerland – Mon, 18 Nov 2013
Olympiahalle, Munich – Germany – Tue, 19 Nov 2013
Stadthalle, Vienna – Austria – Thu, 21 Nov 2013
Unipol Arena, Bologna – Italy – Sat, 23 Nov 2013
Geneva Arena, Geneva – Switzerland – Sun, 24 Nov 2013
Festhalle, Frankfurt – Germany – Wed, 27 Nov 2013
O2 Arena Berlin, Berlin – Germany – UK – Thu, 28 Nov 2013
Falconer Salen, Copenhagen – Denmark – Sat, 30 Nov 2013
Stora Arenan, Stockholm – Sweden – Sun, 01 Dec 2013
Sentrum Scene, Oslo – Norway – Tue, 03 Dec 2013
O2 World, Hamburg – Germany – UK – Thu, 05 Dec 2013
Sportpalais, Antwerp – Belgium – Sat, 07 Dec 2013
Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam – Holland – Sun, 08 Dec 2013
Bercy, Paris – France – Tue, 10 Dec 2013
O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham – UK – Thu, 12 Dec 2013
O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow – UK – Fri, 13 Dec 2013
O2 Apollo, Manchester – UK – Sat, 14 Dec 2013
O2 Academy Brixton, London – UK – Mon, 16 Dec 2013
