Depeche Mode fans will always debate their favourite album, but few will disagree that Violator was a hugely important and pivotal moment in the history of the band.
To mark a quarter of a century since its release, British journalist Kevin May will be publishing HALO in early-2015.
During the Violator period, Fletch later said, the band managed to "hit the highs of sounds and songs"... HALO will find out why.
The book will tell the story of Violator - from its production, the videos and marketing, to the hugely successful tour which followed; asks why it is remembered so fondly by fans...
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This morning the full version of "Enjoy The Silence" from the forthcoming Live In Berlin DVD was put out and it's beautiful! I've only seen this one clip, but it's nice to have Anton back at the helm as he really does know how to capture the band perfectly. I'm really looking forward to seeing the entire film, but here's a great preview of what's to come from Live In Berlin. Watch it and let us know what you think!
http://youtu.be/ItOV_oz1t_s
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If you're in or around NYC on October 21st, be sure to check out Stranger Than Fiction Docs screening of "101" at the IFC Center. There also will be a Q+A with filmmakers Chris Hegedus & D.A. Pennebaker that should be really interesting. "We always tell people that the time we spent on the road with Depeche Mode was our favorite film adventure.” says D.A. and Chris, so you know the Q&A will be great. Be sure to go check it out. For more info, please click here.
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Be sure to check out the trailer for Depeche Mode Live in Berlin - A Film by Anton Corbijn. The new DVD from Depeche Mode's 2013/2014 Delta Machine Tour, out November 16th (Europe). As you know this concert film will include the Live in Berlin DVD, the Live in Berlin full show audio across two CDs, as well as a second DVD, Alive in Berlin which as also directed by Corbijn. The package also includes the band’s 2013 album Delta Machine 5.1 mix on Blu-Ray CD and it all comes specially packaged in a beautiful lift off box that includes 5 CD mini-jackets housing the aforementioned discs and a 16 page...
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Depeche Mode To Release Live Concert DVD Directed by Anton Corbijn
Depeche Mode Live In Berlin to be released by Columbia Records on November 17th
Depeche Mode have announced the global release of their CD/DVD Depeche Mode Live In Berlin for November 17th via Columbia Records. Directed by their longtime creative collaborator, Anton Corbijn, Depeche Mode Live in Berlin features two hours worth of never before released, live concert footage.
Depeche Mode Live in Berlin was filmed on location at the O2 World Berlin on November 25th and 27th, 2013 during the band’s extremely successful...
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