February 17, 2005
Billy Idol Ends 10-year Absence With 'Devil's Playground'
Melodic punk rock troubadour Billy Idol has revealed details of his first new studio album in over 10 years.
'Devil's Playground' is set for release on March 22 across the US and is his first with new label Sanctuary:
"Enough!" said Idol in a statement, "2005 is the time for an original punk rocker to show his stuff."
The former Generation X rocker, who scored huge hits with 'White Wedding' and 'Dancing With Myself', says he distanced himself from the music business to 'regenerate, get free of myself and make an album for the right reasons."
The 50-year-old made a number of cameo appearances on screen in recent years, including Oliver Stone's 1991 Doors picture and 1998's The Wedding Singer.
First single release will be 'Scream'. A major US/European tour schedule is expected later this year.
Posted by MK Magazine at February 17, 2005 03:33 PM