New Killing Joke album out today.

J.A.K wrote:

aaahh gotcha. long haired scuzzos with Iron Maiden Tshirts.

Just found out that Andy Rourke was KJ's bassist for two days, then kicked out for being '...an arsehole...'. According to Geordie.

did I trip it or did Hooky fill in on a few gigs?

You're tripping, I'm afraid.

I know KJ supported JD a few times, but that's it.

From Download page.

The legendary and most inspirational Killing Joke have confirmed that they will play Download 2006. This week also sees the announcement of Fightstar and a host of other bands both old and new that continues to make the breadth of the Download Festival one of the most admired in the world.Taking place at Donington Park on June 9, 10 and 11, and officially having its fastest selling year since the festival started, Download 2006 is proud to announce that Killing Joke, Fightstar, Secret Machines, Dragonforce, Fishbone, Strapping Young Lad, From First To Last, Cathedral, Sevendust, Alter Bridge, My Awesome Compilation, 10 Years, Skindred, Dredg, Bring Me The Horizon, Blindside, Stonegard, Zico Chain, Evergrey, Exit Ten and Get Cape Wear Cape Fly will be joining headliners Tool, Metallica and Guns N’ Roses across the three live music days of this incredible event.With a history that spans over 25 years, Killing Joke has become one of the most inspirational bands ever. Picking up the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ Award at last year’s Kerrang! Awards, the ever-changing post-punk goth rockers stamped their blue-print on bands as diverse as Nirvana, Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Fear Factory, and to the extremity of Kate Bush. It is this standing within the rock genre that makes Killing Joke the must-see band of the weekend.

Christopher Owens wrote: Just found out that Andy Rourke was KJ's bassist for two days, then kicked out for being '...an arsehole...'. According to Geordie.

I knew that. they just said he was a cunt. so they fucked him off quick-style.

anyway....new album.

still undecided so far. like the first two. plus walking with gods and lightbringer. don't like the third one. a bit middle easty for my liking. lightbringer is ok. its not as good as KJ2003. Who produced it? preferred Andy Gang of Four Gill to be honest. Jaz is going to have one hell of a sore throat if he does this album on the tour. he's a glutton for punishment is JC. few more listens, then i might red card it. don't know yet.

J.A.K wrote: its not as good as KJ2003. Who produced it? preferred Andy Gang of Four Gill to be honest.

Yeah, Gill produced it. I love KJ2003 as well, but it's a little too commerical (seems to want to fit into the nu metal movement that was going at the time).

J.A.K wrote: still undecided so far. like the first two. plus walking with gods and lightbringer. don't like the third one. a bit middle easty for my liking. lightbringer is ok.

Problem is some of the tracks are too long. Lightbringer could be cut by 5 minutes.

J.A.K wrote: Jaz is going to have one hell of a sore throat if he does this album on the tour. he's a glutton for punishment is JC.

That's why the 2005 tour in Germany etc was cancelled, because of Jaz's throat. If they were working on the album during 2005, then doing the live shows, his voice would be fucked.

J.A.K wrote: few more listens, then i might red card it. don't know yet.

Keep listening. Could improve with each listen.

Been listening to it again today, and it is really growing on me.

I don't think it'll match KJ (1980 + 2003) or WTF? but maybe a Revelations or a Pandaemonium.

I just wish Jaz would cut the screaming for a few tracks. He can sing, so he should showcase the voice.

And Lightbringer should still be cut by 5 minutes.

And I'm still waiting for a response to my arguments.