2008 in music
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Expected events
Albums to be released
All releases are an LP unless otherwise stated.
- I Finally Made It by Cheri Dennis (January 2008 release)[1]
- Untitled by Cassie (February 2008 release)[2]
- Untitled by Metallica (February 2008 release)[3]
- Untitled by Testament (March 2008 release)[4]
- Untitled by Kelly Clarkson (Early 2008 release)[5]
- Untitled by The Offspring (Early 2008 release)[6]
- Untitled by Danity Kane (Spring 2008 release)[7]
- Untitled by Sick of It All (Spring 2008 release)[8]
- Before I Self Destruct by 50 Cent (3rd Quarter 2008 release)[9]
- Untitled by The All-American Rejects (4th Quarter 2008 release)[10]
Confirmed (still-untitled) albums
These are albums that have confirmed information of its status, how the album is coming along and when it will be released. Listing is alphabetical with Bands or solo artists being listed by surname.
| Artist | To be released | Status | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFI | Currently writing | Guitarist Jade Puget has stated that the band has begun begun writing their follow-up to 2006's Decemberunderground.[11] | |
| Anti-Flag | The band is not currently on tour and they plan to begin working on a new album.[12] | ||
| Def Leppard | Currently writing | Joe Elliot and Vivian Campbell stated that the working title is "Songs from the Sparkle Lounge."[13] Rick Allen recently announced that the band is finished working on the album until after their 2007 tour.[14] | |
| From The Jam | Currently recording | Following the partial reformation of The Jam (minus Paul Weller), Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler have announced the release of a new album at some point in 2008, to coincide with a tour of Japan and North America.[15] | |
| Matisyahu | Early 2008 | Currently writing | He has begun writing his follow-up to Youth and plans to release it early this year.[16] |
| The Police | The band recently reunited and guitarist Andy Summers has also mentioned the possibility of recording their first album in 25 years.[17] | ||
| Rancid | Drummer Branden Steineckert just recently mentioned that Rancid will resume work on its as-yet-untitled new album this January.[18] | ||
| Rise Against | Summer | The band plans to write and record their next album sometime after they finish supporting their latest album The Sufferer and the Witness.[19] | |
| Slipknot | Frontman Corey Taylor stated in an interview with VH1 that the band plans to release a new album sometime in 2008 as the members work on their side projects, including Stone Sour.[20] | ||
| Slayer | Bassist/vocalist Tom Araya mentioned in an interview that Slayer's follow-up to Christ Illusion will probably its last studio recording.[21] | ||
| Tool | Bassist Justin Chancellor mentioned that the band plans to record and release their next album after they take a break from supporting its last album 10,000 Days.[22] | ||
| Voivod | Drummer Michel "Away" Langevin recently confirmed that Voivod are planning to return to the studio in the fall of 2007 to work on their follow-up to 2006's Katorz.[23] |
References
- ^ http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid271521316?bctid=909827643
- ^ http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid271521316?bctid=909827643
- ^ Metallica new album coming 2008
- ^ "Testament Signs With Nuclear Blast Records". Blabbermouth.net. 2007-06-28. Retrieved 2007-07-29.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,291060,00.html
- ^ "The Offspring complete more songs, still hard at work". Punknews.org. 2007-07-19. Retrieved 2007-07-29.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ ""Danity Kane Keeping The 'Show' Going On New CD"". Billboard. Retrieved 2007-07-01.
- ^ "Tours: Sick of It All (Europe)". Punknews.org. 2007-08-02. Retrieved 2007-08-02.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Jokesta (June 26 2007). 50 Cent Adds to Curtis, Rumored Promo Campaign Begins For Eminem's upcoming LP. Def Sounds. Accessed August 3 2007.
- ^ MTV (June 26 2007). [1] All-American Rejects Want To 'Rot Your Brain,' Might Tweak Rejected Gwen Stefani Tune Accessed August 6 2007.
- ^ "AFI to play Freeborn Hall on Thursday". Arts & Entertainment. 2007-02-28. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Anti-Flag Start Working On New Album". Punkbands.com. 2007-07-13. Retrieved 2007-07-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Rockline Radio highlights, DefLeppard.com News
- ^ http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=76771
- ^ "From The Jam 2007 tour". Noble PR. 2007. Retrieved 2007-07-30.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Matisyahu Begins Writing New Album". Ultimate-Guitar.com. 2007-07-18. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "The Police Hint At New Album". Ultimate-Guitar.com. 2007-04-06. Retrieved 2007-05-12.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Rancid posts update, plans to record in January 2008". Punknews.org. 2007-06-13. Retrieved 2007-06-14.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Rise Against Plan Next Album". Ultimate-Guitar.com. 2007-05-18. Retrieved 2007-06-28.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Stone Sour's Sweet Success May Mean Slipknot-Free 2007". VH1. 2007-01-09. Retrieved 2007-04-15.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Will Slayer's Next Album Be Its Last?". Blabbermouth.net. 2007-08-06. Retrieved 2007-08-06.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Next Tool Album Might Arrive 'Sooner Than Later'". Blabbermouth.net. 2007-06-28. Retrieved 2007-06-28.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Voivod To Enter Studio In The Fall". Blabbermouth.net. 2007-03-22. Retrieved 2007-04-15.
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