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Switchfoot with special guests The Rocket Summer play the Garrick in Winnipeg on May 22nd.

Bruce — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:00:31 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SWITCHFOOT

WITH GUESTS

THE ROCKET SUMMER

TUESDAY, MAY 22^ND, 2012

GARRICK CENTRE – WINNIPEG, MB

Doors: 7:00PM Show: 8:00PM

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SWITCHFOOT ANNOUNCES SPRING HEADLINE TOUR

VICE RE-VERSES, A LIMITED EDITION REMIX CD OF TRACKS FROM VICE VERSES, SET FOR RELEASE ON RECORD STORE DAY, APRIL 21

SWITCHFOOT TEAMS WITH LIVING SOCIAL, NBCSOUNDIEGO FOR HOMETOWN EVENT ON MARCH 20 AT LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE

GRAMMY-winning rock band SWITCHFOOT will launch a North American headlining tour on March 22 in Kahului, HI. (See below for itinerary.) A ticket pre-sale for members of the band’s fan club, Friends of the Foot, is underway at www.switchfoot.com.

Next week SWITCHFOOT heads to Australia and New Zealand, where they will headline the traveling Soundwave Festival. They’ll also be capturing footage for Fading West, the San Diego-based band’s upcoming surf film, which will feature numerous other incredible surfing locations SWITCHFOOT has visited on its world tour.

On March 20, NBC SounDiego + Living Social present “An Evening with Switchfoot at La Jolla Playhouse.” SWITCHFOOT and producer Neal Avron (Sara Bareilles, Weezer) will discuss the making of their latest album, Vice Verses (Atlantic Records). The evening will also feature a Q&A and meet-and-greet session. Tickets will be available on February 22 exclusively through www.livingsocial.com.

On Record Store Day, April 21, SWITCHFOOT will release a limited edition CD entitled Vice Re-Verses. The EP will feature remixes of songs from Vice Verses by Paper Route, Owl City’s Adam Young, Photek and Darren King. A digital version of Vice Re-Verses will be released on May 1 and will include a remix of the band’s new single, “Afterlife,” by the winner of the Switchfoot Remix Contest, which is underway now at http://www.talenthouse.com/remix-for-switchfoot and sponsored by Ultimate Ears.

“Afterlife” is the follow-up to SWITCHFOOT’s Top 5 Modern Rock hit “Dark Horses,” which was the first single from Vice Verses. Billboard praised the record’s “powerful, anthemic rockers” and Relevant Magazine called it SWITCHFOOT’S “most unique” album yet. “[The] gorgeous, swelling ‘Restless’ sounds plucked from U2’s Achtung Baby,” said Alternative Press.

SWITCHFOOT – comprising Jon Foreman (vocals/guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Chad Butler (drums), Jerome Fontamillas (keys/guitar) and Drew Shirley (guitar) – has begun making plans for the eight annual Switchfoot Bro-Am will be held on Saturday, June 16, at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, CA. The event will feature surfing contests, a live art mural created by local artists and a live concert. It will benefit San Diego area chapters of StandUp for Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of at-risk and homeless youth (www.standupforkids.org). Further details will be announced shortly. The event has raised more than $500,000 to date for San Diego-based children’s charities, including StandUp for Kids.

Don’t forget to add the code! 10-digit dialing is coming toManitoba

Bruce — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:27:15 +0000

Don’t forget to add the code! 10-digit dialing is coming toManitoba

The countdown has already begun

Starting July 29, 2012, all local communications inManitoba will need to be dialed using the area code and the telephone number. However, residents and businesses are encouraged to adopt this new dialing mode as of now, as telecommunications service providers operating inManitoba are all able to support 10-digit dialed calls.

For the benefits of your listeners and customers, we strongly encourage you to start using all ten digits when promoting your open lines and other calling numbers and creating spots for your customers. Make sure to also add the 204 area code to all local numbers listed in your advertising, databases, and other communication tools.

Starting July 29, local calls dialed with only seven digits will generally be intercepted by a network announcement before being connected. That is why it is important to adopt 10-digit dialing in advance, as the recorded announcement may disrupt data transmission.

Ten-digit local dialing and the addition of new area code are forward-looking measures that will help the entire communications industry meet the continually-growing demand for new services.

The TelecommunicationsAlliance– whose members include MTS,Rogers, TELUS,Bell, and Westman Communications Group – was formed to spearhead a public information campaign to ensure a seamless transition to this new local dialing method.

For more details please consult the Telecommunications Alliance website at: www.dial10.ca

DAUPHIN’S COUNTRYFEST ANNOUNCES REBA AS REPLACEMENT IN LINEUP.

Bruce — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:41:53 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DAUPHIN’S COUNTRYFEST ANNOUNCES REBA AS REPLACEMENT IN LINEUP.
Dauphin, Manitoba, February 15, 2012 – Dauphin’s Countryfest has learned that Sugarland is unable to perform at the 2012 festival and with a quick turnaround, Reba – the Queen of Country- has been secured as the Sunday, July 1st headliner.
“Scheduling conflicts due to TV obligations” is the explanation Sugarland representatives have confirmed that forced the duo to cancel their Countryfest performance as well as a number of other dates around that time.
Countryfest representatives were deflated to learn of this cancellation; however it opened up the perfect opportunity to acquire the #1 female Country touring artist for her first-ever performance at Dauphin’s Countryfest.
“We feel great about Reba!” says Rob Waloschuk, Countryfest Promoter. “We agree the cancellation is definitely not ideal, but we’ve never had Reba on our stage and we’re more than excited to announce she will be in Dauphin.”
Few would argue the fact that Reba is the right fit for this specific change in line up. One of the most successful entertainers, she has sold over 56 million albums worldwide. As a leading lady in the genre, the multi-platinum recording artist was recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and earned an ACM Career Achievement honor. She has won 15 American Music Awards; 13 ACM Awards; 9 People’s Choice Awards; 6 CMA Awards and 2 GRAMMY Awards. Reba’s reign of #1 hits spans four decades and she is recognized as the biggest female hit-maker in Country music history. The multimedia superstar earned her 64th Top 10 hit and her 35th #1 with the lead single, “Turn On The Radio,” from her current album, ALL THE WOMEN I AM.
During her recent ALL THE WOMEN I AM tour, both Pollstar and Billboard’s Boxscore – the touring industry’s leading trade outlets – named Reba the #1 female Country touring artist, selling a combined total of over 9 million tickets.
“Reba is a class act. What more can you say?” President of Countryfest, Eric Irwin stated. “The show must go on. When something out of our control like this happens, we waste no time in finding an equal, if not better alternative. I believe we have done just that.”
Countryfest Tickets are available for purchase on line at www.countryfest.ca or by calling the Countryfest office at 800-361-7300. Further ticket information and Festival news is also available there.
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Cam Penner’s new album, “Gypsy Woman” is featured on “no fences” this weekend.

Bruce — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:51:22 +0000

no fences
Sunday, February 12, 2012

Nicotine – Dead Man Winter (Banjodad)
Separate – Trampled by Turtles (Six Shooter)
Another Sun – The Crooked Brothers* (Transistor 66)
Cry – Ridley Bent* (Open Road)
49 Tons – Blackie & the Rodeo Kings* (True North)
Great Lakes – Harlan Pepper* (Six Shooter)
Down in the Garden – Washboard Hank* (Indie)

“no fences” feature
“Gypsy Woman” CD from Cam Penner* (Indie)
Driftwood – Cam Penner* (Indie)
Ghost Car – Cam Penner* (Indie)
Hey My My My – Cam Penner* (Indie)

Old Mythologies – The Barr Brothers* (Secret City)
It’s a Storm – Sarah MacDougall* (Rabbit Heart Music)
The Luxury of Knowing – Lori McKenna (Signature Sounds/MDM/EMI)

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Kings Nominated For 4 Awards

The CKDM News Desk — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:22:48 +0000

Nominees for the MJHL’s six major awards have been finalized, Commissioner Kim Davis announced today (Thursday).

No surprise that the Dauphin Kings are very much in the mix for the accolades.

The respective winners will be announced later this month. The Mike Ridley Award, given to league’s top point producer, will be known when the regular season comes to an end.

The award finalists are:

MVP – Steve “Boomer” Hawrysh Award

Jesse Sinatynski – Dauphin Kings

Jayson Argue – Swan Valley Stampeders

Matt Krahn – OCN Blizzard

Defenseman – Brian Kozak Trophy

Brenden Kotyk – Dauphin Kings

Yvan Pattyn – Portage Terriers

Steve Sorensen – Winkler Flyers

Hockey Ability & Sportsmanship – Lorne “Windy” Lyndon Trophy

Cole Brunet – Dauphin Kings

David Conrad – Selkirk Steelers

Derek Gingera – Winnipeg Blues

Coach of the Year – “ Muzz McPherson” Award

Marlin Murray – Dauphin Kings

Don MacGillivray – Winnipeg Blues

Blake Spiller – Portage Terriers

Rookie – Vince Leah Trophy

Corey Petrash – Winnipeg Saints

Justin Valentino – Swan Valley Stampeders

Tanner Jago – Winkler Flyers

Top Goaltender Trophy

Adam Harris – Selkirk Steelers

Jayson Argue – Swan Valley Stampeders

Matt Krahn – OCN Blizzard

NOTE: The Kings play their next game on Wednesday (Feb. 15) @ Swan Valley Stampeders. Hear that game on 730 CKDM starting at 7:20pm

Our Lady Peace plays Winnipeg April 13th/Tickets on sale Friday, February 10th at 10am

Bruce — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:08:02 +0000

OUR LADY PEACE

URBAN GRIND TOUR

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

THE PACK A.D.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13^TH, 2012

GARRICK CENTRE – WINNIPEG, MB

Doors: 7:00PM Show: 8:00PM

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10^TH @ 10AM

www.livenation.com

Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000

Tickets also available at all Ticketmaster Outlets and Rogers Wireless Box Office

is a NO SERVICE FEE mobile ticketing service available exclusively to Rogers Wireless customers. Visit www.urmusic.ca/tickets or text TICKETS to 4849 for full event listings and special offers.

Tickets (incl. GST) $39.50

(Plus FMF & Service charges)

**GENERAL ADMISSION / ALL AGES**

OUR LADY PEACE REVEAL NEW ALBUM TITLE, TRACK LISTING AND NORTH AMERICAN CLUB TOUR

EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM, CURVE, SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012;

ALBUM’S FIRST SINGLE, ‘HEAVYWEIGHT,’ QUICKLY CLIMBS CANADA’S ROCK RADIO CHARTS

Coalition Music recording artists Our Lady Peace have proven fighters in the two decades since they formed in Toronto, a fitting theme for “Heavyweight,” the first single from their upcoming, eighth studio album, Curve, which is slated for release on April 3, 2012.

“There’s something about being beaten up and being able to get up, dust yourself off and feel like you can take on the world again,” says vocalist/lyricist and founding member Raine Maida about the new album, which was once again recorded in Toronto and his own L.A. home recording studio with co-producer Jason Lader and will come out on the Coalition Music label.

Lader’s impressive resume includes production work on Jay-Z’s “99 Problems,” along with Mars Volta, Julian Casablancas, Rilo Kiley, Elvis Costello and Noah & the Whale.

“Jason and I had a very frank discussion about the original recording we had done as a band before he came in,” says Maida. “He asked why we didn’t make a record that we’d like to listen to ourselves. That was our impetus for scrapping what we started, bringing in Jason and truly challenging ourselves to come up with something different. He’s the first producer to truly tap into our musicality as artists. He allowed us to operate without the filter predicated by walking the major label tightrope.”

The single was made available on iTunes on December 20 to the band’s loyal fans. Many Canadian Rock Radio stations bought the song from iTunes and immediately began playing it for their listeners. The track has had a steady climb up the charts and is currently Top 5 at all Rock Radio formats.

Curve is the result of the band taking creative and artistic risks with their proven formula, featuring the dynamic new songs “If This Is It,” “As Fast As You Can,” “Window Seat,” “Find Our Way Home,” “Heavyweight,” “Mettle,” “Rabbits,” “Allowance” and “Fire In The Henhouse.”

“This feels the most like it did in the early days,” says drummer Jeremy Taggart, who has been with the band from the start, since he was 17. “We just tried to let our ideas flow without worrying about radio or anything like that. It’s easier to be creative when you let something grow naturally as opposed to trying to fit in into something.”

“This could be the best record we’ve done in the past 10-15 years,” adds bassist Duncan Coutts.

And while Raine has been getting recognition for his social activism, the new album is personal, not political. He recently recorded an agitpop protest anthem, “Fight the Good Fight,” which is included on the just-released Occupy This Album, with artists including Yoko Ono, Debbie Harry, Willie Nelson, Tom Morello, Joan Baez, Steve Earle & James McMurtry and Mogwai, among others, as well as being involved in organizations like War Child, targeting at-risk youth in war-torn countries, and Apathy is Boring.

Our Lady Peace will celebrate the release of Curve with a special scaled-down North American club tour for their core fans. Tickets for all dates go on sale on Friday, February 10, 2011. Fans buying tickets online will have the option to purchase a bundle that includes a pre-order of an autographed CD, a digital copy of Curve and an instant download of the single, “Heavyweight.”

Tour Dates:

March 29th – London – Concert Theatre

March 31st – Peterborough – The Venue

April 2nd – Montreal – Corona

April 3rd – Toronto – The Phoenix

April 5th – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom

April 6th – Buffalo, NY – Club Infinity

April 7th – Detroit, MI – St Andrew’s Hall

April 8th – Chicago, IL – Subterranean

April 10th – North Bay, ON – The Wall

April 12th – Community Auditorium

April 13th – Winnipeg MB – Garrick

April 16th – Calgary, AB – Flames Central

April 17th – Edmonton, AB – Starlite

April 19th – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom

April 20th – Seattle,WA – The Crocodile Café

Brock Zeman’s new album “Me Then You” featured on “no fences” this Sunday night at 10pm on 730 CKDM

Bruce — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:54:20 +0000

no fences

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Ain’t No Grave – Johnny Cash (American/Universal)

Levi – Alana Levandoski* (Blue Lily/Sky Oyster/EMI)

Love Is A Stone – Jenny Berkel* (Indie)

Another Free Woman – Blackie & the Rodeo Kings* (File Under: Music)

Ball and Chain – Romi Mayes* (Indie)

Pontiac – Fred Eaglesmith* (Razor & Tie)

Alcohol & Pills – Todd Snider (Oh Boy)

“no fences” feature

“Me Then You” CD from Brock Zeman* (Mud)

Push Them Stones– Brock Zeman* (Mud)

Until It Bleeds - Brock Zeman* (Mud)

Triple Crown – Brock Zeman* (Mud)

Row Jimmy – The Decemberists (Capitol/EMI)

Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose – Sarah MacDougall* (Indie)

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Bryan Adams to play the MTS Centre in Winnipeg June 22nd

Bruce — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:07:49 +0000

AN EVENING WITH…

BRYAN ADAMS

FRIDAY, JUNE 22^ND, 2012

MTS CENTRE – WINNIPEG, MANITOBA

Doors: 7:00PM Show: 8:00PM

TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6^TH @ 10AM

BRYAN ADAMS’ 1st Cross Canada Tour in 20 years!

20 Cities – 20 Shows

Tickets starting at just $20!

Live Nation is thrilled to announce Bryan Adams’ 1st Cross Canada Tour in over 20 years. He won’t be just “Waking up the Neighbours” – he’ll be waking up the whole damn country!

Not since the release of the multi-platinum Waking up the Neighbours album and 1992′s Waking Up the World tour, has Adams gone coast to coast in his home country – 20 cities – 20 shows!

“Bryan Adams has singularly had one of the biggest, most commanding impacts on the Canadian music industry. We are thrilled to be able to bring Bryan and his band to so many cities across Canada to celebrate such a legacy of hits and share them with so many people. They are going to be remarkable nights, each and every one” said Paul Haagenson, President of Live Nation Canada.

Adams has been performing his critically acclaimed “Bare Bones” acoustic show in recent years that offered a new found appreciation and perspective to what many consider to be some of the most beloved songs in pop/rock music. This tour marks a grand return to his full band, arena rock show, alongside his longtime band, including guitarist Keith Scott, drummer Mickey Curry, Keyboardist Gary Breit and bassist Norm Fisher.

As he did 20 years ago, Adams kicked off the tour to sold out crowds in the UK;

“It was a greatest hit of a set that delighted with its scope and delivery.” (Liverpool)

“Never mind Waking Up the Neighbours, Bryan Adams …woke up the Arena …classic Adams..sheer class

throughout.” (Newcastle)

“Judging by his latest live show there’ll be no sleep for the next 20-years …Adams has the best rock voice on

the planet” (Sheffield)

The Canadian tour kicks off April 11th in St. John’s, Newfoundland with One Night Only Concerts across Canada, wrapping on June 22nd in Winnipeg.

This first cross Canada tour in 20 years will mark a legendary homecoming for our nation’s concert stages by our nation’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll artist – Bryan Adams.

About Bryan Adams:

As Canada’s best-known cultural ambassador, singer/songwriter Bryan Adams has spent the last three decades making music history. He has toured six continents and achieved #1 status in over 40 countries around the world. With hits that truly need no introduction – “Cuts Like A Knife”, “Summer of 69″, “Kids Wanna Rock”, “Can’t Stop This Thing We’ve Started”, “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”, “Open Road” and “Thought I’d Seen Everything”, Adams’ status as of the great songwriters of our time has been solidified.

Adams has received the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia, was recognized as “Artist of the Decade”, has been inducted into the Juno Hall of Fame and is a recent recipient of the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award. He has a star on Canada’s Walkway of Fame and his handprint has been added to Wembley’s Square of Fame in celebration of his 25th show at the famed stadium. He is the proud recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement and in 2011 Adams received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Adams recently collaborated with UK’s Loverush to produce the #1 dance track in the UK “Tonight in Babylon”. The EP will be released in Canada, the U.S. and the UK in March, preceded by a February release in Europe.

With his distinctive vocals, Bryan Adams’ take on rock ‘n’ roll has found a niche that has lasted for over 30 years. His live concerts have established him as one of the best rock singers of our time.

2012 Canadian dates include:

April 11 Mile One Centre St. John’s, NL

April 14 Credit Union Place Summerside, PE

April 15 Metro Centre Halifax, NS

April 17 Bell Centre Montreal, QC

April 18 Centre Georges Vezina Chicoutimi, QC

April 19 Colisee Pepsi Quebec City, QC

May 2 K-Rock Centre Kingston, ON

May 3 Air Canada Centre Toronto, ON

May 4 Scotiabank Place Ottawa, ON

May 5 John Labatt Centre London, ON

May 7 Sudbury Arena Sudbury, ON

May 8 Essar Centre Sault Ste Marie, ON

May 9 Fort William Gardens Thunder Bay, ON

June 15 Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre Victoria, BC

June 16 Rogers Arena Vancouver, BC

June 17 Interior Savings Centre Kamloops, BC

June 19 Rexall Place Edmonton, AB

June 20 Scotiabank Saddledome Calgary, AB

June 21 Brandt Centre Regina, SK

June 22 MTS Centre Winnipeg, MB

Tickets are available at livenation.com, Ticketmaster Outlets, Charge by Phone at 1.855.985.5000, and Rogers Wireless Box Office

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Tickets (incl. HST) $20.00, $45.00, $65.00, $85.00

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**Reserved Seating / All Ages**

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The Fray are set to release their third album Scars& Stories, February 7, 2012.

Bruce — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:01:45 +0000

Scars & Storiesleads with “Heartbeat,” of which lead-singer Isaac Slade notes, “That song came out of a period of my life when I was trying hard to be open to whatever came my way. I traveled through South Africa and Rwanda with a buddy, and at first it was really hard to stay open in the face of so much pain and heartache. But then I ended up meeting so many cool and inspiring people, and all these ideas for lyrics and melodies just started rushing in.” The inspiration specifically came from a chance meeting with an expatriate woman. Speaking of the miracle of the capital city overcoming such remarkable odds, the two held hands and Slade reveals “I felt so connected to her. I couldn’t tell if it was her pulse or mine.”

The album was recorded at the legendary Blackbird Studios in Nashville. The Fray was able to hone their sound with the help of producer Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and Neil Young). On the new recording, the band transforms their real life experiences into a collection of songs that are reflective, but still maintain a pop sensibility. The making of Scars and Stories fostered the most evolution the band has ever experienced, both lyrically and musically. “On our first record, we didn’t quite trust ourselves yet,” says Slade. “We loosened up on the second album, but there was still some element of restraint. But on this one, we just stepped up to plate and swung as hard as we could.”

THE CULT TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM

Bruce — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:54:30 +0000

THE CULT TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM

2012 World Tour Details Coming Soon

One of the finest British rock acts to have enjoyed worldwide success over the last few decades, The Cult has wrapped up recording ‘Choice of Weapon’, the group’s first studio album in five years. Released on 21^st May 2012 on their new UK label Cooking Vinyl, its 10 tracks reveal the band at its rawest and most visceral, encapsulating cinematic visions and themes of love, revolt, and redemption. Fans can get an early taster of the album from 2pm on Tuesday 31^st January when the track ‘Lucifer’ will be available as a free download through the band’s website www.thecult.us. Details are being confirmed for a worldwide tour and will be announced soon.

‘Choice of Weapon’ is the follow up to the critically-acclaimed 2007 release ‘Born Into This’ that theUK’s Mojo magazine called “a wholehearted, utopian and irrefutably exciting record.” Long-time Cult collaborator and producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Bush) – who produced one of The Cult’s most successful albums, the platinum-certified ‘Sonic Temple’ – put the finishing touches on the foundations that were laid by co-producer Chris Goss (Queens of the Stone Age, U.N.K.L.E., Masters of Reality).

The record was written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, recorded inNew York City,Los Angeles, theCaliforniahigh desert, and the band’sWitchMountainstudios in the Hollywood Hills between July and December 2011. The new release features founding members Astbury on vocals and Duffy on guitars, with drummer John Tempesta and bassist Chris Wyse. “We have had the opportunity to work with two of the most influential and talented producers in the world today,” said Astbury. “They pushed us beyond our comfort zone, and helped us craft ‘Choice of Weapon.’”

The album is aimed at the heart of The Cult’s loyal following. It reflects the current discontent and destruction of our eco systems, the search for individual meaning against a tide of rampant materialism, narcissism and disconnected lives. “We went deeper . . . we worked a bit harder on this record. We have great fans and they deserve our best,” added Duffy, “and I feel this is one of our best records, maybe the best.”

The album is released as a special edition fan pack on May 14^th, followed by digital and double vinyl on May 21^st and the CD and deluxe CD’s on June 4^th. The tracklisting is as follows:

Honey from a Knife / Elemental Light / The Wolf / Life > Death / For The Animals

Amnesia / Wilderness Now / Lucifer / A Pale Horse / This Night In The City Forever

Bonus CD tracks:

Every Man And Woman Is A Star / Embers / Until The Light Takes Us /Siberia

Follow The Cult: Official Web Site – http://www.thecult.us/

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/officialcult

Twitter – @THE_CULT_ NYC