One Million Copies

Depeche Mode have received the IFPI Platinum Europe Award for achieving album sales of more than one million copies of for The Best Of Depeche Mode Volume 1.

New Recoil Album

RECOIL 'subHuman' 2007/Mute Records After a 6 year break from recording, musician/producer Alan Wilder returns with Recoil's 5th studio album. Entitled 'subHuman', it has been provisionally set for release on July 2nd, 2007. 'subHuman' will be available on CD and limited edition gatefold vinyl. A special collector's DVD package will also be issued to include an enhanced stereo CD, a 5.1 Surround Sound version and an exclusive ambient re-working of the entire album. The DVD will also include all the Recoil videos to date. Collaborating with Recoil is Blues-man Joe Richardson, whose evocative vocal style is complimented by accomplished guitar and harmonica performances. Born in Southern Louisiana, Richardson spent years immersed in the murkier side of New Orleans life and offers a unique commentary on conflict, religion, incarceration and personal struggle. English singer Carla Trevaskis, a songwriter in her own right, brings an expressive range and control to 'subHuman' and has worked with artists as diverse as Fred de Faye (Eurythmics), Cliff Hewitt (Apollo 440) and Dave McDonald (Portishead). Wilder's skill at blending diverse and eclectic musical styles with often controversial subjects has produced an album of complex sonic imagery and expansive dynamic range. 'subHuman' asks us to reach within ourselves and extract the very essence of what makes us human - and more importantly what allows us to subordinate others, sometimes with the most brutal consequences. We are all 'subHuman' in somebody's eyes.

Update

-- CURRENT RELEASES --


"Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again" remasters - OUT NOW!!!! "Ultra" and "Exciter" to follow shortly after.

The entire Remastered catalog - on Vinyl!

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - special edition three LP vinyl set! OUT NOW!!! - Europe only

"The Complete Depeche Mode" on iTunes (digital box set - 644 tracks!) - Out NOW

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out NOW! CD, CD + DVD, and Digital Deluxe Editions!

"Touring The Angel: Live In Milan" DVD - Out NOW!

"A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward", "Songs Of Faith And Devotion", "Speak And Spell", "Music For The Masses" and "Violator" - Remasters! - Out NOW!

Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel! Hurry - they are selling out quick!


-- THE NEWS --

DAVE TO OPEN RESTAURANT...IS A PRANK
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#033107_thebitterapple
http://www.thebitterapple.com/
Yes, thebitterapple was an April Fools Day prank, and (judging from the response) a pretty good one as well! Thanks to all who emailed, both myself, and my "thebitterapple.com" webmaster alter-ego "BRAndy". :)

Sorry to those of you who will never be able to sing along to "Tora! Tora! Tora!" again without thinking "Tuna! Tuna! Tuna!". ;)

Oh, and yes, "The Best Of, Volume 2", which appeared on and offline for a few weeks, was a prank as well. Considering that the micro-site was never mentioned officially, and was only linked on depechemode.com for about 15 minutes, that just goes to show how dedicated DM fans truly are. Good job!



Be on the lookout for more Archives updates shortly. We have loads more video, audio and images to come...including PDF versions of all the old BONG fan club magazines!!




-- Reminders --

THE COMPLETE DEPECHE MODE
http://thecomplete.depechemode.com/
644 tracks. $169 (US). Every album. Every single. Exclusive acoustic tracks, exclusive live rehearsals, and loads of promo-only and digital-only tracks. iTunes have given Depeche Mode the ultimate box set treatment (previously only given to U2 and Stevie Wonder - not too shabby).

Remember, you don't need to have an iPod to buy this box set, just the iTunes program (free for Mac and PC users at apple.com).

Update

-- CURRENT RELEASES --


"Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again" remasters - OUT NOW!!!! "Ultra" and "Exciter" to follow shortly after.

The entire Remastered catalog - on Vinyl!

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - special edition three LP vinyl set! OUT NOW!!! - Europe only

"The Complete Depeche Mode" on iTunes (digital box set - 644 tracks!) - Out NOW

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out NOW! CD, CD + DVD, and Digital Deluxe Editions!

"Touring The Angel: Live In Milan" DVD - Out NOW!

"A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward", "Songs Of Faith And Devotion", "Speak And Spell", "Music For The Masses" and "Violator" - Remasters! - Out NOW!

Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel! Hurry - they are selling out quick!


-- THE NEWS --

DAVE TO OPEN RESTAURANT
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#033107_thebitterapple
Following in the footsteps of Fletch (who had the restaurant "Gascognes" a while back), Dave is making use of the current band break and opening up his own restaurant. Called "the bitter apple", the restaurant will be a combination of fine dining, as well as live music.

Full details are on depechemode.com, and thebitterapple.com


-- Reminders --

THE COMPLETE DEPECHE MODE
http://thecomplete.depechemode.com/
644 tracks. $169 (US). Every album. Every single. Exclusive acoustic tracks, exclusive live rehearsals, and loads of promo-only and digital-only tracks. iTunes have given Depeche Mode the ultimate box set treatment (previously only given to U2 and Stevie Wonder - not too shabby).

Remember, you don't need to have an iPod to buy this box set, just the iTunes program (free for Mac and PC users at apple.com).