Classic Bands Archives — Page 103 of 117

U2 | October

On October 12th, 1981, Irish Post-Punker’s U2 released their second studio album October (produced by Steve Lillywhite). The record placed an emphasis on the band’s Christianity and spirituality—showcasing such ideas in the…

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Ministry | The Land of Rape and Honey

On October 11th, 1988 Ministry released their 3rd studio album The Land of Rape and Honey—their first album to develop their now trademark industrial-rock style. The album title comes from the slogan of Tisdale, Saskatchewan, whose…

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Depeche Mode announce new album “Spirit” due out this spring | World Tour Announced

[dropcap]The[/dropcap] rumors were true! Depeche Mode are releasing their 14th studio album— due out in Spring 2017. Martin, Dave, and Andy will also be embarking on a 2017 world tour titled Global…

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Love and Rockets | Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven

Haunted When The Minutes Drag… On October 11th, 1985, Love and Rockets released their debut LP Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven. The album was the first of seven records to be released…

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Snowfall in the Age of Consequence | An interview with Justin Sullivan of New Model Army

[dropcap]New[/dropcap] Model Army released their fantastic 14th studio album Winter this past August, and we recently caught up with frontman Justin Sullivan, discussing the record, the dire political situation involving…

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Joy Division | Still

On October 8th, 1981, Factory Records released the posthumous compilation album Still from Joy Division—a band that ceased to exist nearly 17 months prior when frontman Ian Curtis took his…

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Caroline Crawley of Shelleyan Orphan and This Mortal Coil has passed away

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]adly—Caroline Crawley, who was one half the duo Shelleyan Orphan—has passed away after a long illness. No further details of her death and illness have been made public. Crawley formed…

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Depeche Mode | Speak and Spell

On October 5th, 1981, Depeche Mode released their debut LP Speak and Spell—their only full-length album featuring Vince Clark in the band, who would later go on to form Yazoo…

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An interview with the influential Drew McDowall at Berlin Atonal | Plus remix of Croatian Amor’s ‘Love Means Taking Action’

[dropcap]Drew[/dropcap] McDowall has been gaining momentum after a decade of hiatus. Both his latest release Collapse (2015) and the two releases as Compound Eye – which he formed together with…

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New Order | Brotherhood

On September 29th, 1986, New Order released their fourth studio album Brotherhood. The album features one of the band’s most popular singles “Bizarre Love Triangle”, as well as “State of…

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