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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=689 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:00:03 -0400 Mon, 30 May 2005 12:28:26 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=689 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_frontman_pauses_concert_to_protest_fans_filming_the_show.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_frontman_pauses_concert_to_protest_fans_filming_the_show.html Music News: Placebo have a "no-phones" policy at their gigs.]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_postpone_show_after_frontman_brian_molko_loses_voice.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_postpone_show_after_frontman_brian_molko_loses_voice.html Music News: The band is currently on a UK and Ireland tour.]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:00:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_postpone_north_american_tour_over_logistical_issues.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_postpone_north_american_tour_over_logistical_issues.html Music News: The band cited unprecedented "visa and logistical issues" as the cause.]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebos_stefan_olsdal_recalls_meeting_fan_david_bowie_explains_why_he_feels_more_freedom_writing_without_drummers.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebos_stefan_olsdal_recalls_meeting_fan_david_bowie_explains_why_he_feels_more_freedom_writing_without_drummers.html Music News: "I'm not dissing any previous drummers!"]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_are_selling_over_100_gear_items_online.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_are_selling_over_100_gear_items_online.html Music News: The band partnered with Reverb to sell equipment used throughout their career]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_announce_brian_molko_book.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_announce_brian_molko_book.html Music News: Band to play 18 dates kicking off in February.]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2014 14:59:34 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_we_need_pop_stars_like_lady_gaga.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_we_need_pop_stars_like_lady_gaga.html Music News: "What she's doing is very political," says frontman Brian Molko.]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2013 11:39:16 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/placebo_reveal_full_loud_like_love_tv_broadcast.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/placebo_reveal_full_loud_like_love_tv_broadcast.html Wtf?: See band's full Youtube special here.]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:41:35 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/placebo_to_host_their_own_online_television_show.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/placebo_to_host_their_own_online_television_show.html Wtf?: "Loud Like Love TV" will air on the release day of their seventh album later this month.]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2013 13:43:53 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/placebo_new_bands_should_stick_out_like_a_sore_thumb_-_like_us.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/placebo_new_bands_should_stick_out_like_a_sore_thumb_-_like_us.html Wtf?: Brian Molko advises against fashionable bands.]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:49:09 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_release_new_single_too_many_friends.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_release_new_single_too_many_friends.html New Releases: Listen to the first piece from the upcoming album "Loud Like Love" scheduled for release on September 16.]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:25:21 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_reveal_new_album_title_cover_and_tour_dates.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_reveal_new_album_title_cover_and_tour_dates.html New Releases: "Loud Like Love" is scheduled for release this fall.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 14:23:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_announce_new_five-track_ep_b3.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_announce_new_five-track_ep_b3.html New Releases: Brian Molko and co will release their first new material in two years next month.]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 15:01:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/placebo_cover_kid_to_sue_band.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/placebo_cover_kid_to_sue_band.html Wtf?: The 12-year-old who featured on Placebo's debut album could sue the band for ruining his teenage years after bullies made his life hell.]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:58:45 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_release_live_at_angkor_wat_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_release_live_at_angkor_wat_album.html Music News: Placebo released their live album "Live At Angkor Wat" today on December 12.]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:30:19 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_to_return_to_the_studio_in_2012.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_to_return_to_the_studio_in_2012.html New Releases: Placebo are set to start work on their new album next year.]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:00:34 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_lebanon_gig_boycott_urged_after_israeli_concert.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_lebanon_gig_boycott_urged_after_israeli_concert.html Music News: Lebanese activists have called for a boycott of mid-'90s rockers Placebo.]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:00:59 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_cancel_us_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_cancel_us_tour.html Music News: Placebo have cancelled their entire North American tour after frontman Brian Molko fell ill with a virus he contracted in Asia.]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:16:18 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_singer_collapses_on_stage.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_singer_collapses_on_stage.html Music News: Placebo singer Brian Molko collapsed on stage during a festival performance at the weekend.]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:19:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebos_circus_show.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebos_circus_show.html Music News: Placebo want to have fire eaters and a circus troupe at their huge Christmas concert.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:50:36 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_gear_up_for_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_gear_up_for_tour.html Music News: Placebo have announced a tour of the US and Canada, kicking off September 12 in Portland, OR.]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:49:27 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_announce_mini_uk_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_announce_mini_uk_tour.html Music News: Placebo have announced some UK shows ahead of their festival appearances this summer.]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:48:33 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_announce_album_tracklisting.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_announce_album_tracklisting.html New Releases: Placebo have revealed the tracklisting of new album "Battle For The Sun".]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:06:27 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_announce_new_album_details.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_announce_new_album_details.html New Releases: Placebo have announced that they will release their as-yet untitled next album in June.]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:44:08 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebos_drummer_leaves_the_band.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebos_drummer_leaves_the_band.html Music News: Placebo have parted company with drummer of 11 years, Steve Hewitt, due to personal and musical differences. ]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:17:48 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_new_ep_due_this_month.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_new_ep_due_this_month.html New Releases: Placebo will be releasing a new EP at the very end of the month.]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:41:28 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_north_american_april_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/placebo_north_american_april_tour.html Music News: Placebo will return to North America in April for a new round of concert dates as they continue to back last year's "Meds."]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:23:12 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/stefan_olsdal_of_placebo_making_meds_a_really_creative_period.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/stefan_olsdal_of_placebo_making_meds_a_really_creative_period.html Interviews: Bassist Stefan Olsdal recently talked with UG writer Amy Kelly about the Meds album that is getting a second chance at life.]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:50:57 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_to_record_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/placebo_to_record_new_album.html New Releases: Placebo are on the eve of returning to the studio to start recording their 5th studio album.]]> Mon, 30 May 2005 12:28:26 -0400