Black Rebel Motorcycle Club biography
Recent years: 2007-present
The band's fourth album,
Baby 81, was released on April 30, 2007 in the UK and Europe and May 1, 2007 in the U.S.. The band has posted several songs of
Baby 81 album on their MySpace page.
On June 6, 2007, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club performed in a concert that was streamed live via MSN Music.
In June 2008 Nick once again left B.R.M.C.'s touring line-up, being replaced by The Raveonettes' touring drummer Leah. Nick stated he "took it as I am fired again and to be honest with you I respect their decision.". However, Peter and Robert issued a statement reading: "Nick won't be joining us for the upcoming European tour, but it's not true that he is fired. We just feel Nick needs time to sort out exactly what he wants right now. His heart and all his energy and attention is on his own solo project and he needs to see that through."
On October 27, 2008, the band announced via a Myspace bulletin that they were to release their newest album independent of any record company. The album, which would be their fifth studio record, would also be their first release through their own "Abstract Dragon" label.
The album, titled, The Effects of 333 is completely instrumental and is available as a digital download only through their official music store since 3:33 am Pacific Time on November 1.
On March 3, 2009, B.R.M.C. announced that they are recording their 6th studio album, and their tentative plan is to release the album later this year with tour dates to follow. Besides, they have recently completely their first ever live DVD, with audio mixed by Peter Hayes, recorded in Glasgow, Berlin and Dublin during the Baby 81 world tour. The DVD will see a release later this spring and more information on the release will be coming soon.
Members
- Peter Hayes - vocals, guitar, Bass, Synth
- Robert Levon Been - vocals, bass, guitar, Piano
- Leah Shapiro - drums (2008-present)
Former members
- Nick Jago - drums (1998-2004, 2005-2008)
- Peter Salisbury - drums (2004) - touring
On other media
The song "Shuffle Your Feet" from
Howl has been featured in commercials advertising the HBO miniseries Generation Kill as well as the trailer for the film Public Enemies.
For the 2008/9 football season, 'Spread your love', from the album B.R.M.C, is being used as the entrance music on matchdays at Manchester City's home games. It was also featured in commercials for Ketel 1 Vodka and season 3, episode 18 of
Entourage, called "The Resurrection." The film A Man Apart uses "Spread Your Love" as well.
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