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Plenty of radio show album promo bouncing around. Here’s some photos taken in the last few weeks and a video from the band’s live recording at BBC 1.

XFM Radio – 13th May

View more and in HQ @ Placebo-Gallery.

Zürich Radio Showcase – 18th May

View more @ tilllate.com.

For What It’s Worth, BBC1 Radio Session on 13th of May:

Formed in London in 1994, Placebo have now finished the recording of their sixth album Battle For The Sun. The band currently consists of Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal and Steve Forrest. With a back catalogue consisting of five studio albums, six EPs and twenty-seven singles they have gathered a strong fan base worldwide.

I Like Music caught up with Stefan Olsdal and new addition to the band Steve Forrest to chat about their sixth album, the difficulties they faced before Steve joined the band and the effect that digital media has had on both Placebo and the music industry as a whole.

“I Like Music because… it allows you to be everything you’re not supposed to be.” – Steve Forrest

“I Like Music because… it makes my life worth living.” – Stefan Olsdal

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German magazine Musikexpress has featured Placebo in their latest issue on stands now!

Get your hands on a copy if you can, but for those who are unable, read the translated article below. With thanks to jule83.

We are trying to freak out as many goths as we can” -that actually could work, since Placebo included unfamiliar brass instruments in their new record. But what to do, when the gothic-girlies fall in love with the new young californian drummer? Lets ask uncle molko and uncle olsdal – and gain laughter.

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The band’s official website, Placeboworld has undergone a dramatic facelift, and has come off for the better!

As you can see there will now be a lot more fan content, including photos from flickr and links to external websites. There is also a blog and the store has been updated with some stunning new merch, check it out!

♥ Finally, because there can never be enough access to information about our favourite band, follow the OFFICIAL Placebo Twitter @placeboworld

Another insightful and entertaining interview from the lads amping up the promotion for their forthcoming album, Battle For The Sun. Studio Brussel interview Placebo and the band discusses playing in Cambodia, the departure and arrival of drummers, the sound of the new album and …Spinal Tap!

**NOTE: I’m actually out of the country (right now) for an entire month. But will continue to update when possible. Apologies for delays.

A new treat for Placebo fans and MySpace users, Battle For The Sun has been made available via the GoMix application for some remix fun.

If you have a MySpace account, simply add the application from the link above, or access it via the Placebo Team Australia space. Select the “SONGS” tab and then Battle For the Sun. Before you know it you’ll have loaded up your own little mix desk with strings, guitars, bass, vocals, piano and drums!

Comment with the title of your mix(es) so that we can all listen, also they may feature on the Official MySpace!

**NOTE: I’m actually out of the country (right now) for an entire month. But will continue to update when possible. Apologies for delays.

On Wednesday May 13, Placebo will be playing a selection of tunes from their new album ‘Battle For The Sun’ in the Xfm studios for an invited audience of just 30 people. The whole show will be broadcast on the Steve Harris show that night, but if you live in the UK you and a mate could actually be there, just enter the XFM competition!

Additionally Placebo will perform songs live [this was apparently pre-recorded, xfm is live] from the new album on the Zane Lowe radio show, also to be broadcasted this Wednesday 13th on BBC 1 radio. The show starts at 7pm GMT.

Website Recommendations:
Placebo.com.br is a fantastic Brazilian site, developing more and more each day. With their fingers on the pulse, they bring together a great collection of Placebo information.

Placebo-gallery.net has always been a great source for placebo fans when it comes to HQ images and the latest promotional images. Well once again they do not disappoint. Visit the site and check out the latest shots from photographer Fontaine.

Placebo were involved in a weekend promotion through Kerrang! and XBOX. Content was exclusively available to those who purchased the latest issue of Kerrang! magazine and had access to download from XBOX live.

The result was our first live recording of Battle For the Sun, and a small interview with the band. Thanks to TheDeadEcho you can view these videos below.

INTERVIEW:

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