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Killing Joke Unveil Video For 'Corporate Elect' - Watch Now

Fri, May 10 2013 10:45am - Source: Stereoboard

Killing Joke celebrate their 35th Anniversary in style with the release of a new promo clip for 'Corporate Elect'.

Killing Joke played Irving Plaza (pics/setlist)

Mon, April 22 2013 5:29pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

UK post-punk gods Killing Joke played their first of a set of North American dates at Irving Plaza on Friday (4/19), part of a short two-week tour.

Duff McKagan, Pearl Jam's Mike McCready Team Up in New Band

Fri, March 01 2013 10:07pm - Source: Noisecreep

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready and Duff McKagan , formerly of Guns N' Roses and currently in Velvet Revolver and Loaded , are joining forces, along with ex- Screaming Trees drummer Barrett Martin.

Killing Joke releasing singles collection, touring, recording new LP

Fri, December 14 2012 12:27pm - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

Far from allowing their 35th year as a band to pass in silence, Killing Joke are marking it in three very significant ways.

Killing Joke announce singles compilation, North American tour (dates)

Thu, December 13 2012 3:44pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

"Considering it's supposed to be the end of the world in a short time, it gives me great pleasure to announce a new singles album with some real rarities on it, shortly followed by a new studio recording. The book 'Letters From Cythera' is coming out , and yes, gigs are starting in March. Have a great 2012 and fuck the Mayans! After all, their calendar didn't predict their own demise..." -

Killing Joke: 35th Anniv. Best Of & Tour

Thu, December 13 2012 11:09am - Source: The Quietus

Killing Joke have just announced the release of a new best-of album and a world tour next year to celebrate their 35th anniversary.

Killing Joke release The Singles Collection 1979-2012 and tour

Thu, December 13 2012 4:50am - Source: Music-News.com

Killing Joke celebrate their 35th anniversary in style, commencing in 2013 with the release of 'The Singles Collection 1979-2012' and a world tour starting in Europe.

LIVE REPORT: The Cult & The Mission

Wed, September 19 2012 2:23pm - Source: The Quietus

Walking through the doors of The Swan – the pre-gig pub of choice in Hammersmith back in the day – is not unlike taking part in some twisted rock'n'roll version of Irwin Allen's classic 60s TV series The Time Tunnel.

The Cult Defuse Jaz Coleman Row

Fri, August 24 2012 4:15pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

The Cult have moved to defuse a potential row with Killing Joke frontman Jaz Coleman.

Jaz Coleman: "Alive And Kicking" In Western Sahara

Tue, August 14 2012 3:06pm - Source: The Quietus

Killing Joke frontman Jaz Coleman has appeared "alive and kicking" in western Sahara, report the Guardian.

Killing Joke fear for frontman’s safety

Wed, August 01 2012 9:50am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

Killing Joke have expressed concern for the welfare of their frontman Jaz Coleman, after he apparently posted a statement to the band's Facebook page announcing their withdrawal from their upcoming tour with The Cult and The Mission and then disappeared.

Killing Joke star Jaz Coleman missing

Tue, July 31 2012 5:50pm - Source: Daily Express - London - UK

Killing Joke frontman criticises The Cult over tour downgrade

Mon, July 30 2012 10:11am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

So, that previously listed 'supertour' featuring alt-rock bands The Cult, The Mission and Killing Joke underwent a serious down-sizing last month in terms of venues – one can only assume after disappointing ticket sales – and now Killing Joke have withdrawn (albeit unofficially) from all updated dates.

THE BRAVEST MAN IN METAL LOVES THE MORGOTH ALBUM THAT EVERYONE ELSE HATES

Thu, May 10 2012 9:13pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Word has recently come down the promotional pipeline that Germany's Morgoth — in addition to airing their cadaverous smell (see what I did there? 100 scene points to anyone who did) for the first time on American soil in two decades at this year's upcoming Maryland Deathfest — are set to issue a 20th anniversary DVD/CD compilation entitled Cursed to Live in ongoing celebration of the release of their 1991 debut, Cursed.

Killing Joke: MMXII

Sun, April 01 2012 9:08am - Source: Times Online - Music

Jaz Coleman has been gleefully predicting the end of the world since the 1980s, and the impending Apocalypse seems to have lent Killing Joke new vigour.

Killing Joke stream new tracks

Wed, March 28 2012 3:23am - Source: Music-News.com

Killing Joke are streaming 30 seconds of each song from their new album, 'MMXII' (2012), scroll down to view.

LISTEN: Killing Joke MMXII Samples

Tue, March 27 2012 9:22am - Source: The Quietus

In advance of its release next week, April 2nd, Killing Joke have made their new album MMXII available to stream in 30 second snippets, all collated into one handy video for ease of listening.

Joking Aside: Jaz Coleman's 13 Favourite Albums

Mon, March 26 2012 10:39am - Source: The Quietus

As eccentric and outspoken as he is talented and well-connected, Jaz Coleman is best known with rock circles for his vocal contributions to the long-running and ever-shifting beast that is Killing Joke, the post punk/ industrial/ metal band he co-founded in 1978.

Peter Hook Almost Joined Killing Joke In The Early '90s

Thu, March 22 2012 1:46pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Hooray, finally some news about Peter Hook that doesn't have to do with him and his former Joy Division/New Order bandmates getting into childish verbal fights.

Old music: Killing Joke – Age of Greed

Mon, March 19 2012 1:41pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

Killing Joke have always seemed like the soundtrack to a dystopian future that was just around the corner, and when the coalition government threatened to reduce tax rates for the rich while cutting benefits for the poor, this 1990 track sprung to mind.

Killing Joke, The Icarus Line at Corporation, Sheffield, Fri 09 Mar

Thu, March 15 2012 9:56am - Source: Drowned In Sound

One phenomenon which never ceases to amaze is that of the heckler at a live music event.

WATCH: New Killing Joke

Mon, March 12 2012 1:41pm - Source: The Quietus

Killing Joke are set to release the first single from their new album MMXII , 'In Cythera', on March 19th.

Killing Joke to release new album

Thu, February 09 2012 12:12am - Source: Music-News.com

April 2nd sees Killing Joke release their new album, ' MMXII' (2012) , on Spinefarm Records / Universal.

Killing Joke Ready New Album For April

Tue, February 07 2012 9:00pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

English post-punk vets Killing Joke are gearing up to release an album of new material.

Killing Joke announce details of new album '2012' and UK tour

Tue, February 07 2012 4:47pm - Source: Uncut.co.uk

Killing Joke have announced full details of their new studio album '2012'.

Killing Joke Announce New Album '2012'

Tue, February 07 2012 2:34pm - Source: GIGWISE

Killing Joke have announced details of their new album '2012'.

Sonisphere 2011 - Killing Joke

Wed, July 13 2011 1:55pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

View a photo gallery from Killing Joke's set at the Sonisphere Festival on Friday 8th July 2011.

Swimming Meet Killing Joke

Fri, March 25 2011 5:00pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

But that's exactly what happened when London based newcomers Swimming sat down with Jaz Coleman from Killing Joke. The 80s post-punk outfit remain a powerful live act, with countless thousand devoted fans across the country and beyond.

KILLING JOKE ADDED TO CHAOS IN TEJAS

Fri, February 18 2011 9:22pm - Source: crustcake

Austin people: your dreams of seeing "Wardance" performed live will come true soon.

Killing Joke's Jaz Coleman's Advice on Marriage: 'Don't Pick a Poor Wife'

Mon, January 03 2011 9:36pm - Source: Spinner

2010 was a remarkable year for Killing Joke frontman Jaz Coleman.

Killing Joke's Jaz Coleman Shares Childhood Memories of Brian Jones

Wed, December 22 2010 9:10pm - Source: Spinner

After more than 30 years together, it's no surprise that Killing Joke do some reminiscing on their latest album, 'Absolute Dissent.'

Killing Joke Frontman Writing Orchestra Music

Thu, December 09 2010 2:05pm - Source: Noisecreep

Killing Joke frontman Jaz Coleman is quite the cerebral post-punk rocker.

Killing Joke - Absolute Dissent

Wed, November 10 2010 4:14pm - Source: The Quietus

You know the back story by now, I'm sure.

Killing Joke Live

Tue, October 19 2010 3:01pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Spanning three decades, the Killing Joke story is a fascinating, bizarre and frequently turbulent one, but all that juicy info is for another time and place.

CD Reviews: Killing Joke, Monster Magnet, Earth, Necrite, Vanderbuyst, Grave Digger, and Iron Fire

Tue, October 12 2010 10:29pm - Source: Pop Dose

What a mindfuck it was to hear a while ago that the original lineup of Jaz Coleman, Geordie, Youth and Paul Ferguson were reuniting to create a new Killing Joke record, the first with that lineup since 1982. 1980′s self-titled album is one of the most influential post-punk releases ever and Killing Joke made their living off that and the 1981 follow up, What's THIS For… , forever cited as major influences on all sorts of alternative and metal bands worldwide.

CRUSTY CLIP OF THE WEEK: KILLING JOKE - 'WARDANCE'

Wed, September 22 2010 4:44pm - Source: crustcake

Every single Wednesday without fail, your hosts post a suitably stale video clip that we think needs to be revisited.

Killing Joke - Absolute Dissent

Tue, September 21 2010 4:52pm - Source: BBC Music

It's quite astounding to note that despite recently celebrating the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut , no one has bothered writing the Killing Joke biography.

LHB’s Shorties (The Baseball Project, Killing Joke, and More)

Fri, August 13 2010 4:15pm - Source: MBV

"Not a lot of guys who are really into baseball are also really into indie rock," McCaughey said.

Jaz Coleman Guides Us Through Killing Joke's Absolute Dissent

Thu, August 12 2010 2:01pm - Source: The Quietus

To predict anything about the activities of Killing Joke would require powers of divination beyond those imagined even by the mystically-inclined singer Jaz Coleman.

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