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Placebo
Feb 15, 2009 11:41:06 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Feb 15, 2009 11:41:06 GMT -5
Placebo have been confirmed to play at Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festivals, Germany, over the weekend 5-7 June 2009. Exact performance dates and times will be announced shortly. Other acts confirmed are The Killers, Slipknot and Billy Talent. www.rock-am-ring.com www.rock-im-park.com |
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Placebo
Feb 15, 2009 11:42:14 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Feb 15, 2009 11:42:14 GMT -5
A review of the amazing gig at Angkor wat, pictures and videos!!!
PLACEBO - ANGKOR WAT CAMBODIA 7 DECEMBER 08
Beneath a three quarter moon and in the shadow of the historic Khymer temple Angkor Wat in the midst of the jungle in Siem Reap, Cambodia Placebo played an electrifying set that included specially rehearsed and re-worked unique orchestrations of some of their best loved songs. The show was the band's only performance in 2008. A capacity crowd of over 1,500 fans from Cambodia and around the world attended. Placebo was joined by seven international and Cambodian artists at the concert, produced by MTV EXIT to raise awareness and increase prevention of human trafficking, a crime impacting millions of people worldwide.
This MTV EXIT concert is the first in a series bringing together East and West to raise awareness globally and increase prevention of human trafficking - a 21st century cancer blotting the landscape of our civilisation.
'Let's not forget the reason that we are here today at this special concert. Millions of people are currently living as slaves. We're here to join the fight to combat this abhorrent trade.' said Placebo's Brian Molko.
'Music is an incredible force for change and this concert illustrated that. Today we joined together at a truly moving and beautiful location to make a statement that we all have to join together to end slavery,' said Simon Goff, MTV EXIT Campaign Director.
This show was also Steve Forrest's first ever show with the band, and was certainly in extreme circumstances, including sweltering humidity. The line up also included the strings of Fiona Brice.
Kicking off with 'Because I want you' the band set out their stall and tone, creating an ambience that hung like a sonic mist. 'Follow the cops' continued this theme then 'Black-Eyed' featured Stefan Olsdal on a 7O's handheld electronic keyboard creating a wash of electro tones to compliment Molko's melodic vocals and a soundbed of harmonising violins.
'Meds' was guitar led with drummer Steve playing bells before switching to beaters as the track built with strings and keyboard washes to a sonic crescendo. 'Post Blue' was rocking and fitted the scene perfectly with the new arrangement working well.
'Blind' and 'Drag' resonated off the temple walls with Molko's evocative vocals creating a trance like power which had the audience on their feet and Teenage Angst stripped bare was black yet soft as velvet.
Before launching in to an interstellar 'Twenty Years' Molko delivered the bands commitment to the cause inviting us to take a minute to reflect on the prisoners, to spread the word and help to put a stop to this abhorrent form of modern slavery.
Invigorating, dark and soulful.
The concert will provide content for a series of television programmes produced by MTV EXIT to be broadcast in Cambodia and on MTV channels internationally in 2009. These specials will combine concert footage with important information about human trafficking. All MTV EXIT programming is produced rights-free and free of charge for all broadcasters and organizations.
Review by Ben Steadman.
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Placebo
Feb 17, 2009 8:43:03 GMT -5
Post by Garbage Addict on Feb 17, 2009 8:43:03 GMT -5
Hope it gets shown in the Uk sounds great!
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Placebo
Feb 17, 2009 14:45:37 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Feb 17, 2009 14:45:37 GMT -5
Won't be till the Summer. Will be a good way of promoting the album and getting back out there!
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Placebo
Feb 18, 2009 6:32:25 GMT -5
Post by Garbage Addict on Feb 18, 2009 6:32:25 GMT -5
indeed - oh those marketing peops sure are clever
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Placebo
Feb 19, 2009 4:48:32 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Feb 19, 2009 4:48:32 GMT -5
Listen up Swedish fans!!! Placebo are headlining the Siesta Festival! The Festival will take place in Hassleholm, Sweden, and Placebo will perfom on 29th May 2009. For more info check out the website at www.siestafestivalen.se |
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Placebo
Feb 25, 2009 14:42:54 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Feb 25, 2009 14:42:54 GMT -5
Placebo will head to Japan to play the Summer Sonic Festival in August 2009. The 3 day festival runs from 7 -9 August and takes place in Tokyo and Osaka, with artists playing each city on different days. Exact dates and ticket links will be announced soon. Go to www.summersonic.com for more information. |
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Placebo
Feb 25, 2009 14:43:41 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Feb 25, 2009 14:43:41 GMT -5
Placebo do Portugal! Placebo will play the Optimus Alive Festival in Portugal on 10th July 2009. The 3 day festival runs from 9 – 11 July, featuring other confirmed artists such as Metallica and Slipknot. Portuguese Ticket link: www.ticketline.ptSpanish Ticket link: www.breakpoint.esEnglish ticket link: www.seetickets.comOne day ticket- 50.00 Euros Three day ticket- 90.00 Euros |
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Placebo
Feb 26, 2009 5:02:09 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Feb 26, 2009 5:02:09 GMT -5
Their main website is getting redesigned this week. The new lettering is a pink colour so I'm presuming this is the same lettering they'll use for the album.
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Placebo
Mar 4, 2009 13:44:09 GMT -5
Post by stef19 on Mar 4, 2009 13:44:09 GMT -5
oooohhh nice! I can't wait for news on when they'll come to the states
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Placebo
Mar 4, 2009 14:21:47 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Mar 4, 2009 14:21:47 GMT -5
They'll be definetly playing bigger stages over there on this tour.
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Placebo
Mar 4, 2009 16:30:45 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Mar 4, 2009 16:30:45 GMT -5
Placebo play Czech Rep!!! Placebo will be in the Czech Republic to headline the Rock for People Festival on 6th July 2009. The 3 day festival is held at the Festival Park near the city of Hradec Kralove, 100km east of Prague. Tickets are on sale now and available at www.ticketstream.czCheck out the website for more information: www.rockforpeople.com |
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Placebo
Mar 9, 2009 10:52:19 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Mar 9, 2009 10:52:19 GMT -5
Placebo will headline the Greek Rockwave Festival on 27th June 2009. The 3 day festival is from 26 – 28 June at the Terra Vibe Park in Athens Greece. Tickets will go on sale on March 17th at 8.30am GMT and will be available online from www.ticketpro.gr and at Greek Box offices: ÔÉCKET HOUSE Athens - 42, Panepistimiou avenue Ôel: +30 210 3608366 ÔÉCKET HOUSE Thessaloniki - 102, Mitropoleos str. Ôel: +30 2310 264880 |
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Placebo
Mar 10, 2009 5:07:27 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Mar 10, 2009 5:07:27 GMT -5
Placebo are heading to Switzerland! Placebo will play the Moon and Stars Festival in Locarno in Switzerland 19th July. For more info check out: www.moonandstarslocarno.ch |
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Placebo
Mar 12, 2009 4:34:40 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Mar 12, 2009 4:34:40 GMT -5
Special album announcement this weekend!
Keep a look out on Placeboworld for a special album announcement from the band this weekend!
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Placebo
Mar 12, 2009 13:31:05 GMT -5
Post by Garbage Addict on Mar 12, 2009 13:31:05 GMT -5
OOOOOOO hopefully its the name and/or release date!
When are they coming to the UK though dammit!
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Placebo
Mar 12, 2009 14:46:01 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Mar 12, 2009 14:46:01 GMT -5
Oh I'd say it's the name/date and the tracklisting. And possibly artwork. We've waited too long.
I think they might do a UK tour this winter after all the festival dates.
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Placebo
Mar 14, 2009 12:54:10 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Mar 14, 2009 12:54:10 GMT -5
Still no update yet  |
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Placebo
Mar 14, 2009 16:39:36 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Mar 14, 2009 16:39:36 GMT -5
It's now half 9. Looks like it will be a Sunday anouncement.
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Placebo
Mar 15, 2009 4:09:45 GMT -5
Post by Modern Method. on Mar 15, 2009 4:09:45 GMT -5
It's now 9 Sunday morning, I was convinced that it might be up now. Grrr.
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