BILLY IDOL Premiers First Episode Of Behind-The-Scenes Web Series For New Album
September 9, 2014, 9 years ago
Rock icon, Billy Idol, will release Kings & Queens Of The Underground, his first new album in almost a decade, on October 21st. The album will be released on Idol's own BFI Records, via Kobalt Label Services.
Billy has partnered with Billboard.com to premiere the first episode of the behind-the-scenes web series for the new album. Watch the revealing Billy Idol - Kings & Queens Of The Underground - Episode #1, below:
Kings & Queens Of The Underground was primarily produced by Trevor Horn, with Greg Kurstin also contributing as a producer to two songs, including the anthemic lead single, “Can’t Break Me Down”.
The single is now streaming below, and will be delivered instantly to fans that pre-order the new album beginning today on iTunes. The iTunes edition of the album will also exclusively include “Hollywood Promises”, a new song recorded during the album sessions. Fans can also pre-order the CD on Amazon.com beginning today (link below).
The album will arrive close to the release of Billy Idol’s self-written autobiography, Dancing With Myself, which as previously announced will be released worldwide the week of October 7th.
The artwork for Kings & Queens Of The Underground was designed by street artist and graphic designer Shepard Fairey.
Kings & Queens Of The Underground tracklisting:
"Bitter Pill""Can’t Break Me Down"
"Save Me Now"
"One Breath Away"
"Postcards From The Past"
"Kings & Queens Of The Underground"
"Eyes Wide Shut"
"Ghosts In My Guitar"
"Nothing To Fear"
"Love And Glory"
"Whiskey And Pills"
"Can't Break Me Down":
Idol and his band, including longtime collaborator and guitarist Steve Stevens, will launch a European Tour in November, the first of several legs of a World Tour that will continue into 2015.
European tour dates:
November
9 - London, England - Eventim Apollo Hammersmith
10 - Manchester, England - O2 Apollo
12 - Stuttgart, Germany - Porsche Arena
13 - Frankfurt, Germany - Jahrhunderthalle
16 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Heineken Music Hall
18 - Dusseldorf, Germany - Mitsubishi Electric Halle
19 - Brussels, Belgium - Royal Circus
21 - Nuremberg, Germany - Arena
22 - Lucerne, Switzerland - Messe Lucerne
23 - Milan, Italy - Fabrique
