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LETV016LP 03RD MARCH 2008	FANTASTIC 180 GRAM DOUBLE VINYL RE-ISSUE OF THIS CLASSIC OF ENGLISH POST PUNK, ALBUM FEATURES NEVER BEFORE AVAILABLE ON VINYL EXCLUSIVE TRACKS Killing Joke's third album, Revelations, produced by Conny Plank, was issued in 1982, and supported by a pair of performances on The John Peel Show and by the singles "Chop-Chop" and "Empire Song". The LP reached 12 in the UK Top albums. By 1982, members of Killing Joke, especially Coleman, had become immersed in the occult, particularly the works of occultist Aleister Crowley. In February of that year, Coleman, with Geordie and Youth following shortly after, relocated to Iceland to survive the Apocalypse, which Coleman predicted was coming soon. While in Iceland, Coleman and Geordie worked with musicians from the band Þeyr. After a few months, Youth decided there was no indication of the Apocalypse, and decided to relocate back to England. Youth then began the band Brilliant with Big Paul, but the latter defected and traveled to Iceland to rejoin Killing Joke with new bassist Paul Raven (previously of Neon Hearts and the rock / glam band Kitsch) in tow. After spending some time in Iceland, Killing Joke returned to England and began touring and recording again.
LETV019LP 07TH APRIL 2008	FANTASTIC 180 GRAM DOUBLE VINYL RE-ISSUE OF THIS CLASSIC OF ENGLISH POST PUNK, ALBUM FEATURES NEVER BEFORE AVAILABLE ON VINYL EXCLUSIVE TRACKS Outside the Gate is the seventh album by English post-punk group Killing Joke and is the most controversial release among their fans. It differs from all other Killing Joke albums in that the dominant instrument is the synthesiser instead of the guitar. Whilst guitarist Geordie Walker is present, his role is much reduced and both bassist Paul Raven and drummer "Big Paul" Ferguson were fired by singer/keyboard player Jaz Coleman during the recording of the album. It is often considered to be more of a Coleman solo album than a true Killing Joke release. Judged purely on its own merits it is musically very ambitious and makes the greatest use of Coleman's classical compositional skills of any Killing Joke album to date. Coleman has stated that the band's record company forced him (and Walker) to release the album under the Killing Joke flag in order to best recoup its considerable production costs. For example, Coleman claims that £15,000 was spent just in trying to record Ferguson's drums, before he was fired and entirely replaced by session player Jimmy Copley. The album was not promoted with a tour and Coleman and Walker temporarily disbanded the group after its release as they became embroiled in a lengthy legal battle to extricate themselves from their recording contract.
LETV018LP 11TH FEBRUARY 2008	FANTASTIC 180 GRAM DOUBLE VINYL RE-ISSUE OF THIS CLASSIC OF ENGLISH POST PUNK, ALBUM FEATURES NEVER BEFORE AVAILABLE ON VINYL EXCLUSIVE TRACKSKilling Joke had developed a variation of new wave on their fifth album, Night Time (1985). They achieved mainstream success with the single "Love Like Blood", which peaked at 16 in the UK. Night Time was also supported with singles for "Eighties" (1984), "Kings and Queens" (1985) and "Love Like Blood (Gestalt mix)" (1985), which all reached the UK Top 75. The album itself reached 11 in the UK.
LETV014LP 25TH FEBRUARY 2008	LTD DOUBLE WHITE 180G VINYL EDITION OF THIS KILLING JOKE CLASSIC The first classic album features some of the bands most powerful and famous tracks, such as the singles Requiem, War dance and album fan faves the Wait and Compilcations. Killing Joke are a English post-punk rock band formed in 1979. Founding members Jeremy "Jaz" Coleman (vocal, keyboards and arrangements) and Geordie Walker (guitars) have been the only constant members. Original drummer "Big Paul" Ferguson once described their music as "the sound of the earth vomiting". Killing Joke's music typically consists of metallic guitars and heavy, tribal, and danceable rhythms. Coleman's vocals are sometimes in a talk-sing style, sometimes a malevolent-sounding growl and sometimes emotional and melodic. Dark, ominous synthesizer loops and even sweeping, gothic keyboards appear to varying degrees, and indeed were a song-driving element on their mid 80s albums. Geordie never plays solos, but his unique style has earned him praise from the likes of Edward Van Halen and Jimmy Page. Killing Joke influenced many later bands, such as Nirvana, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Napalm Death, Big Black, Prong, Metallica, Jane's Addiction, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters, Econoline Crush, Faith No More and Korn, all of whom have at some point cited some debt of gratitude to 'The Joke'.
LETV017LP 03RD MARCH 2008	FANTASTIC 180 GRAM DOUBLE VINYL RE-ISSUE OF THIS CLASSIC OF ENGLISH POST PUNK, ALBUM FEATURES NEVER BEFORE AVAILABLE ON VINYL EXCLUSIVE TRACKSFire Dances (1983), contains music that, like that heard on the "Birds Of A Feather" single, is artier and relatively calmer than before, which began a new direction. This was continued with the non LP singles "Me Or You" (1983, b/w "Wilful Days") and "A New Day" (1984, b/w a dance remix or dub mix of the same), the latter promoted with a music video.
LETV020LP 05TH MAY 2008	FANTASTIC 180 GRAM DOUBLE VINYL RE-ISSUE OF THIS CLASSIC OF ENGLISH POST PUNK, ALBUM FEATURES NEVER BEFORE AVAILABLE ON VINYL EXCLUSIVE TRACKS Brighter Than a Thousand Suns is the sixth album by English post-punk group Killing Joke. It was released in 1986 on LP, on CD and on cassette by EG Records. The CD and cassette versions have three bonus tracks. The music on Killing Joke's sixth album, Brighter than a Thousand Suns (1986), was mostly similar in sound and mood to "Love like Blood". While no less aggressive and heavy than their older work, Brighter than a Thousand Suns diverged musically in ways that lead to controversy among listeners. In this case disagreements between fans and critics alike included opinions on whether the band was conforming with pressures from EG Records to develop a more commercial sound, to whether the songs were relevant for those listeners more comfortable with their proto post-punk beginnings. Those who are strongly approving of the work consider it a milestone - and quite intense - progressive rock album, and their most consistent work to date. Two singles were released from the album - "Adorations" and "Sanity" - and the band continued touring successfully until the end of the year.
LETV015LP 11TH FEBRUARY 2008	FANTASTIC 180 GRAM DOUBLE VINYL RE-ISSUE OF THIS CLASSIC OF ENGLISH POST PUNK, ALBUM FEATURES NEVER BEFORE AVAILABLE ON VINYL EXCLUSIVE TRACKS In late 1979, KILLING JOKE began the Malicious Damage record label with graphic artist Mike Coles as a way to press and sell their music; Island Records distributed the records, until Malicious Damage switched to E.G. Records in 1980. The songs on Killing Joke's early singles were primitive punk rock sometimes mixed with funk ("Nervous System") and dub/reggae ("Turn to Red") styles. Their 'Nervous System/Turn To Red' EP came to the attention of legendary DJ John Peel, who was keen to champion the band's urgent new sound and gave them extensive airplay. They quickly progressed this sound into something denser, more aggressive, and more akin to heavy metal, as heard on their first two albums, Killing Joke (1980) and the more abrasive What's THIS For...! (1981). They toured extensively throughout the UK during this time, and both fans of post punk and heavy metal took interest in Killing Joke through singles such as "Follow the Leaders" (1981).
LETV003LP 11TH FEBRUARY 2008	LTD DOUBLE WHITE 180G VINYL EDITION OF THIS KILLING JOKE CLASSIC Killing Joke, who were recently described as "the most devastating live experience on earth" (Classic Rock), will be reissuing two albums on 11th February 2008 - "Pandemonium" (1994) and "Democracy" (1996).  Both albums have been re-mastered and contain bonus tracks *. Following the release of Pandemonium, Coleman retreated to Sedona, Arizona where the first seeds for Democracy were sown. The album features the immense Democracy, Prozac People a poetic statement of denial inspired by the 18 months Coleman spent on the drug while being treated for depression and Aeon, an eight minute, hypnotic adrenalin borne gale chorded guitars.
LETV002LP 11TH FEBRUARY 2008	LTD DOUBLE BLUE 180G VINYL EDITION OF THIS KILLING JOKE CLASSIC Killing Joke, who were recently described as "the most devastating live experience on earth" (Classic Rock), will be reissuing two albums on 11TH February 2008 - "Pandemonium" (1994) and "Democracy" (1996). Both albums have been re-mastered and contain bonus tracks *. Pandemonium, one of the band's biggest selling albums to date, was recorded and mixed during the spring, summer and autumn of 1994 in York Studios, New Zealand (which Coleman co-owns) and Youth's Butterfly studios in Brixton, and saw Killing Joke returning after a 4 year hiatus with a new/old line-up. The album featured drumming by Geoff Dugmore (not a full-time band member) and vocal tracks recorded in the King's Chamber in the Great Pyramid in Egypt. Fusing sheer intensity, alongside fierce power and inventiveness, Killing Joke enjoyed their greatest success as the song Millennium received major airplay on US radio stations

R.I.P Paul Raven: 
 

Our beloved Paul Raven died unexpectedly of a heart attack in Geneva in the early hours of Saturday October 20th 2007. Paul went to bed and did not wake up.

All of Paul's family and extended family are in a state of deep sadness and shock at Paul's unexpected passing. Paul has been sadly taken from us early in his life and his passing will leave behind a void that only Paul's amazing and unique character could fill. Paul was full of life and anyone that knew him well enough loved him deeply and admired him greatly. 

Paul brought something special with him wherever he went and we will all miss him greatly. Rest in peace.

Jaz Coleman - Geordie Walker, front man and Guitarist of Killing Joke :

''We are all deeply stricken with grief at the unannounced departure of possibly the funniest man on planet Earth and a brother to us all. Paul Vincent Raven unimaginable sadness is felt by all'' 

Dan Raven Paul's Brother :

''We are in deep shock and we miss him a great deal. We love him''

Jaz has completed his vocals for his appearance on the upcoming October File album. And they sound great! We will post some pictures on this site soon. The album entitled "Holy Armour From the Jaws Of God" released via Candlelight Records on October 22nd. Pre order the album from Plastic Head here

KILLING JOKE CLASSIC ALBUM FINALLY RE-ISSUED WITH TONNES OF BONUS MATERIAL ON CD & DVD & LIMITED COLOUR VINYL.
This monster of a Killing Joke album is finally re-issued & completely re-mastered after being unavailable for many years on any format. Originally released in 1990 on the German Noise International label, "Extremities" was Killing Joke's comeback album after a long hiatus. This is a truly superb piece of work from a highly influential band. This, a definite fans favourite showed that the band had bounced back to form & it re-asserted themselves to the top of the intense music tree. Geordie Walker's guitars beautifully wash and crash like dark waves over the pounding and relentless drums of Martin Atkins, Paul Raven's pulsing deep bass lines layer the effect with Jaz Colemans almost Pulpit breaking vocal sermons grabbing the listeners attention by the throat. A classic Killing Joke album not to be missed!  

Special Limited edition version features:
1) 40 page booklet with interview with Jaz Coleman, rare photos, sleeve notes, lyrics.
2) Clam box with CD packaged in inner digi pack.
3) Disc two - Dual Disc featuring 5 extra tracks plus DVD of "Money Is Not Our God" promo clip.
4) Limited to 3000 copies worldwide.

Standard Version:
Double CD set with same track listing and Video is featured as DVD, 20 page booklet.

Special Limited Edition Version
Order Special "Extremities" Dual Disc Boxset - £14.99

Vinyl Versions
Order Blue "Extremities" vinyl - £12.99
Order Red "Extremities" vinyl - £12.99
Order Yellow "Extremities" vinyl - £12.99
Order Green "Extremities" vinyl - £12.99

Standard Version
Order "Extremities" Dual Disc - £12.99

We are deeply saddened by the departure of our brother Jester Joe Edward Mojica and his daughter Jeanie Mojica. That such a tragedy should occur defies all divine reason. Please light two candles in rememberance for two who burned so brightly in life. Our deepest condolences to his family, our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Killing Joke

FANTASTIC THREE CD BOXSET OF UNRELEASED KILLING JOKE MATERIAL.
This CD Box Set (part two of two) contains the original Killing Joke bootleg vinyl albums which were released in the early to mid Eighties. They come from a time when you could casually stroll down London's Portobello Road or Camden Market at the weekend; full of anticipation of what new bootleg albums might be available that week. Remember this was a time long before the power of the internet so you had no idea what was going to be available. Great new live albums would suddenly appear, only to disappear just as quickly. During this time there were seven Killing Joke bootleg albums released. The three albums here have been carefully reproduced & digitally re-mastered on CD and are now fully endorsed by the band for the first time ever, they now sound better then they ever have sounded before. In addition, as part of this box set release a special bonus disc is included. These recordings have NEVER been officially released before.

RELEASE DATE: 9th APRIL 2007

FOR MORE INFO:-

http://www.plastichead.com/catalogue.asp?ex=fitem&verb=F&target=CANDLE180CD 

FANTASTIC THREE CD BOXSET OF UNRELEASED KILLING JOKE MATERIAL. This CD Box Set (part one of two) contains the original Killing Joke bootleg vinyl albums which were released in the early to mid Eighties. They come from a time when you could casually stroll down London's Portobello Road or Camden Market at the weekend; full of anticipation of what new bootleg albums might be available that week. Remember this was a time long before the power of the internet so you had no idea what was going to be available. Great new live albums would suddenly appear, only to disappear just as quickly. During this time there were seven Killing Joke bootleg albums released. The three albums here have been carefully reproduced & digitally re-mastered on CD and are now fully endorsed by the band for the first time ever, they now sound better then they ever have sounded before. In addition, as part of this box set release a special bonus disc is included. These recordings have NEVER been officially released before.

RELEASE DATE: 9^TH APRIL 2007

FOR MORE INFO:

http://www.plastichead.com/catalogue.asp?ex=fitem&verb=F&target=CANDLE180CD 

DISC 1 **Live In London** 1. Wardance 2. Follow The Leader 3. Change 4. Exit 5. Requiem 6. Bloodsport 7. Unspeakable 8. Fall Of Because 9. Primitive 10. The Wait 11. Pssyche 12. Turn To Red 13. Tension **Live At Venue** 14. Pssyche 15. Tomorrows World 16. Nervous System 17. Malicious Boogie 18. Turn To Red 19. Nuclear Boy

DISC 2 **Live At Venue** (Cont) 1. Change 2. Complications 3. Wardance 4. Are You Receiving? 5. What's The Matter? **Live At Odeon** 6. Wardance 7. Unspeakable 8. Change 9. Exit 10. Requiem 11. Bloodsport 12. We Have Joy 13. Primitive 14. The Fall Of Because 15. Complications 16. The Wait

DISC 3 **Porchester Hall 1988** 1. Wardance 2. The Beautiful Dead 3. Change 4. Nightime 5. Frenzy 6. Eighties 7. Love Like Blood 8. The Pandys Are Coming 9. Extremities