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The Living End Back in the Studio

The Living End’s last album White Noise was massive, so it’s exciting to hear that the lads are back in the studio some three years after its release.

Not that they’ve been resting on their laurels during that time. Chris Cheney recently wrote on The Living End website that the band spent most of last year writing, and they’ve now got a short list of 40 songs! Double CD, anyone? It seems the final votes will come down to public opinion though.

“As usual for TLE we did a week’s worth of gigs playing only new songs to see which ones would sink or swim,” he explained. “We also just wanted people to hear what we are up to. There are some really different ideas kicking around this time but the emphasis has been on creating a cohesive album that is heavy, melodic and overall very anthemic.”

The band are currently working with Nick Didia at a studio in Byron Bay ahead of an anticipated spring 2011 release. Do the band have another White Noise on their hand? With that many songs to choose from, surely this album is going to be quality stuff!

Image source: Yana Amur @ Wikimedia Commons

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The Living End and Birds of Tokyo Headline Open Arms Festival

If you’re looking for an excuse for a road trip, the Open Arms Festival might be it. The show will hit the Coffs Harbour Showgrounds on Saturday November 20.

An eclectic lineup of Aussie talent will play on the festival’s two stages, including The Living End, Birds of Tokyo, Grafton Primary, Hungary Kids of Hungary, and Behind Crimson Eyes.

Tickets are on sale now through the Open Arms Festival website, Oztix, and a range of local stores.

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash

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The Living End Jet Off for Worldwide Tour

The Living End are Europe bound to promote the continent’s release of White Noise. Chris Cheney, Scott Owen, and Andy Strachan will kick off their European tour in Belgium on April 18. They’ll then move on to Manchester and London, before heading across to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, and Berlin. The lads haven’t toured Europe since 2005, so the fans are bound to be out in force.

After that The Living End will pop back home for a quick tour with Gyroscope in May. But they’re not sticking around for long. In June it’s off to Japan, before heading back to Europe for 17 more dates.

I’m exhausted just writing about it! Here are all the dates!

18 April 2009 – Groezrock, Gestel, Belgium
19 April 2009 – Norwich Waterfront, UK
21 April 2009 – Club Academy, Manchester, UK
22 April 2009 – Koko, London, UK
23 April 2009 – Nouveau Casino, Paris, France
24 April 2009 – Melweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands
25 April 2009 – Gloria Theater, Cologne, Germany
26 April 2009 – Postbahnof, Berlin, Germany
1 May 2009 – Under the Big Top, Brisbane, Queensland
2 May 2009 – Groovin’ The Moo, Townsville, Queensland
8 May 2009 – Sydney Entertainment Centre, New South Wales
9 May 2009 – Groovin’ The Moo, Maitland, New South Wales
15 May 2009 – Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Victoria
16 May 2009 – Groovin’ The Moo, Bendigo, Victoria
22 May 2009 – Challenge Stadium, Perth, Western Australia
23 May 2009 – Bass in the Grass, Darwin, Northern Territory
2 June 2009 – O-East, Tokyo, Japan
3 June 2009 – Club Quattro, Osaka, Japan
4 June 2009 – Club Quattro, Nagoya, Japan
17 June 2009 – Kempten Big Box Kempten, Germany
19 June 2009 – Nova Rock, Vienna, Austria
20 June 2009 – Southside Festival, Neuhausen Ob Eck, Germany
21 June 2009 – Hurricane Festival, Scheessel, Germany
23 June 2009 – Gleis 22, Munster, Germany
25 June 2009 – West Coast Riot, Gothenburg, Sweden
26 June 2009 – Peace and Love Festival, Borlange, Sweden
2 July 2009 – Nibe Festival, Denmark
4 July 2009 – Ruisrock Festival, Turku, Finland

Image source: Newscom

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The Living End Play for Victorian Bushfire Victims

The Living End packed up their instruments and toured the bushfire ravaged parts of Victoria on Monday.

The Aussie three-piece entertained locals and support teams at the Yea Relief Centre before heading to Alexandra. There was no power there, so they played a stripped back set with Chris Cheney on acoustic guitar and Andy Strachan using a garbage for his drum kit.

“Throughout the day we got to meet some amazing people, all of whom have been directly affected by the fires and we would like to thank those communities for allowing us to come and play for them. It was an honour to do so,” Chris Cheney said in a statement.

“Although the aim was to entertain and provide a distraction for these people, we would like to stress that what is needed more than anything else is money. If you haven’t already donated to the appeal, please do so.”

Remember every little bit counts. Online donations are still accepted through Red Cross and Wildlife Victoria.

Image source: Michael Spencer @ Flickr

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The Living End Release Rarities Disc, Plan European Tour

If you’re finally planning on buying The Living End’s White Noise you might want to wait a few months longer. In March the band plan to release their award-winning album with a bonus disc of rarities and demos.

The lads are currently touring as part of the Big Day Out before playing their own shows around Europe. If you happen to live there you can catch this amazing Aussie three-piece at the following venues in April.

18 April 2009 – Groezrock, Meerhout
19 April 20099 – Waterfront, Norwich
21 April 2009 – Club Academy, Manchester
22 April 2009 – Koko, London
23 Apr 2009 – Nouveau Casino, France
24 Apr 2009 – Melkweg, Amsterdam
25 Apr 2009 – Luxor, Cologne
26 Apr 2009 – Postbahnhof, Berlin

Image source: Newscom

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Meet The Living End

I haven’t heard of a band doing an old fashioned instore in a while! Good on The Living End for hitting the shops and mingling with the fans!

Andy, Chris, and Scott will sign copies of their latest album White Noise at the Virgin Megastore in Sydney on Saturday from 1 pm.

Then they’ll be at JB Hi-Fi in Melbourne’s Bourke Street from 5:30 pm next Monday.

White Noise hits stores everywhere on Saturday July 19. The signings should generate a bit of publicity for the band’s September/October tour.

Image source: Trey Guinn @ Flickr

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Living End Gig Moved Due to Fire

The free Living End concert scheduled for tomorrow night in Melbourne will still go ahead despite the blaze in AC/DC Lane. It will now be held at Duckboard Place.

“On Thursday night, a fire caused some damage to a building in AC/DC Lane. The surrounding area, including the space where the gig was going to be held, has been closed off pending police investigation,” explained Triple J Marketing Manager Claire Collins in a press statement.

“The new site complies with OH&S regulations and has been approved by the local council, so its all systems go for this special event.”

The fire began in the offices of Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Foundation. It also damaged the Cherry Bar downstairs.

Image source: Gajbireland @ Flickr