Not too long ago it occurred to us that 2016 is the 20th anniversary of the site. While we’re not ones to spend too much time looking back at our past or celebrate ourselves, it’s a pretty significant milestone to hit and we just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the occasion. While the name of the site and crew has evolved over the years, the core of the site has been going strong for 20 years now.
We’re not going to go into an extensive history lesson here, but the site was originally started by Paul back in 1996 and he named it Halo. In 2003 the site was taken over by a new crew...
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Depeche Mode have been shortlisted for induction to the 2017 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame! The list of 2017 nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame arrived this morning and we were all thrilled to see Depeche Mode included along with amazing artists like Kraftwerk, Bad Brains, and Jane's Addiction just to name a few. A prestigious list to be included on for sure, but while they don't need this validation, it would be fitting. There is also a fan vote section on the site where the fans of the nominated bands can vote daily for their favorite, so be sure to vote for Depeche by clicking here!
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Sorry for the late post on the news, all the traffic from the Press Conference the band held today in Milan crashed the site. We're back up and running now! We were, of course, running the updates live, in real time on our social media with Home staff in attendance. Be sure to check out our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for some exclusive photos and updates.
As you all know, the band held their press conference today in Milan to announce a new album and tour. The album is called "Spirit" that will be backed up with the "Global Spirit Tour" that kicks off in Stockholm on May 5th! The forthcoming...
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We're giving a lucky winner (and a guest) the chance to attend Depeche Mode's press conference next week in Milan. The event will be on Tuesday the 11th of October at 13.00. If you're unable to make it, there's still a chance to win some goodies.
UPDATE: This competition for a spot on the guest list is now over, and the winner have been notified directly. But keep the questions coming - we're still compiling the best for possible inclusion in Tuesdays event, and there's still a souvenir from the event up for grabs!
So what do you need to do? Well, we want to be asking some good questions...
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Amidst a flurry of rumours, Depeche Mode are getting ready to set the record straight. Next Tuesday, October 11, the band will descend upon the city of Milan to announce to the attending press, friends and fans - as well as people tuning in from all over the world - what their plans for the future are.
Rumoured tour dates are, as per usual, already making the rounds on forums and social media, and while we urge you to take all these things with a grain of salt, it's part of what makes the lead up to these big announcements so exciting.
Head to the forum to get the latest rumours.
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