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Wednesday, August 13th 2008
Duff McKagan's LOADED Signs Worldwide Deal With Century Media Records
The hard rock world is about to get a nice, swift kick in the ass as the
Seattle-based sonic force Duff McKagan’s LOADED, led by the current
VELVET REVOLVER bassist, has returned after a lengthy hiatus with their
much anticipated, new full-length release. The quartet has signed a
worldwide deal with Century Media Records and a five song EP, Wasted
Heart, will be issued in Sept. in conjunction with their upcoming
European headlining tour. This run also marks the band’s first trip to
the UK (see below for dates). The new offering was recorded by Martin
Feveyear (Presidents of the USA, Kings of Leon) and the full-length
album is set for an early 2009 release.
Be sure to visit www.myspace.com/loadedlamf to check out the new track,
“No More,” (from the Wasted Heart EP) and to view new webisodes (shot by
King of Hearts Promotions) featuring exclusive footage from the studio,
along with interview segments.
McKagan, having carved out a place in rock ‘n roll history selling
millions of albums with the legendary Guns N’ Roses, requires no lengthy
introduction. However, with LOADED he gets a chance to further show his
songwriting prowess and versatility assuming the role of
vocalist/guitarist. This is an all out assault of pure rock and punk
infused fury that pulls no punches.
McKagan further comments: “We are truly looking forward to this
partnership with Century Media. I am encouraged that they indeed
understand the spirit and integrity of LOADED. This first EP should shed
some light on who we are, what we do and how the fuck we do it!”
Duff McKagan’s LOADED was formed in 1999 and has morphed several times,
releasing two albums: 1999’s Live Episode and 2001’s Dark Days. The
current line-up features drummer Geoff Reading (New American Shame,
Green Apple Quickstep), bassist Jeff Rouse and guitarist Mike Squires
(both formerly of Alien Crime Syndicate). This tight-knit group of rock
n’ roll brothers brings their high-energy to every stage, from Seattle’s
Sunset Tavern to Tokyo’s NK Hall.
DUFF MCKAGAN’s LOADED
Headlining w/ locals
08/22 Hell’s Kitchen – Tacoma, WA (All ages, early show)
08/22 Hell’s Kitchen – Tacoma, WA (21+, late show)
09/02 Viper Room – Hollywood, CA
Festival Appearances
09/06 Azkena Festival – Vittoria, Spain
09/13 Pala Sharp Festival – Milan, Italy
Headlining w/ The Loyalties
09/14 Academy – Bristol, UK
09/15 Academy 2 – Liverpool, UK
09/16 Academy 2 – Sheffield, UK
09/18 Islington Academy – London, UK
09/19 Wulfrun Hall – Wolverhampton, UK
09/20 Rock City – Nottingham, UK
09/21 Sage Club – Gateshead, UK
09/22 Garage – Glasgow, UK
09/23 Ironworks – Inverness, UK
Headlining w/ locals
09/25 Limelight – Belfast, Ireland
09/26 Academy – Dublin, Ireland