Brooklyn Vegan — photo: Killing Joke at Irving Plaza in 2013 (more by Fred Pessaro) Legendary and influential British band Killing Joke are preparing to release their 16th studio album, Pylon. It comes out October 23 on Spinefarm, and they've already released two s... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — In 2014, Killing Joke frontman Jaz Coleman released a self-published book titled Letters from Cythera, as well as an accompanying CD, The Island, which is an orchestral score he composed, performed by the Auckland Symphony Orchestra. (Stream The Isla... more info

Stereogum — Jason Pierce is happy to go for years and years without releasing anything new, so any news we get of a new Spiritualized album is always an awesome surprise. And now we’re getting some. Apparently, Pierce and his accomplices are working on the fol... more info

Stereogum — Blistering Leeds post-punks Eagulls have already shown their facility with covers by taking on Killing Joke’s “Requiem,” so they were a good choice to participate in the A.V. Undercover series. Their song of choice was the Stone Roses classic �... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Ringo Deathstarr in Austin, 2012 (more by Tim Griffin) Peter Murphy releases his new album, Lion, this week via Nettwerk. The album was produced by Youth of Killing Joke and, as the title might imply, its a little wilder than... more info

L.A. Times - News — The Joker (Greg Capullo / DC Comics) Scrambling for that perfect way to commemorate Batman’s 75th anniversary? What about wearing the Joker’s face? DC announced Friday its fall release plans for writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo’... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Peter Murphy's 'Lion' cover art Peter Murphy will release his 10th album, Lion, this summer. Produced by Killing Joke bassist Youth, the album doesn't have a North American release date yet but will be out in the... more info

Roadrunner Records — Norwegian extreme metal pioneers Satyricon have been announced as the Saturday night headliners of Alt-Fest's Metal Stage. The unique fan funded festival will also see performances from Marilyn Manson, Killing Joke, The Cult & Roadrunner alumni ... more info

411 Mania — WIth Killing Joke and more also performing... more info

Metal Injection — At one point Killing Joke were one of the most bulletproof post-punk bands around. Releasing their first single in 1978, they were right there with Wire and Gang of Four as indisputable early pioneers of the genre. In an era of Cold War hostili... more info