New album tour sort of officially confirmed…

While the details of the upcoming Depeche Mode project is still scarce, it has at least been very firmly confirmed now - officially and in print - and in the name of charity. Martin Gore has donated a day in the studio, and a trip in the band's private jet on tour, to The American Riviera Wine Auction benefitting Direct Relief. The winning bidder will be "joining Depeche Mode in their Santa Barbara studio for a full day in 2012 to watch as they record", and later "board the band’s private jet, travelling with Depeche Mode to the next stop on their tour", where tickets and backstage passes await....

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