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Public Image Ltd (PiL) announce the release of their 10th studio album 'What The World Needs Now...' on 4th September 2015. The 11-track album follows the huge critical success of 2012's 'This is PiL', the band's first album in 17 years.

Album opener and lead single 'Double Trouble' sees the band launching into a statement of intent that will be released on 21st August. The 10" vinyl version will be backed by 'Bettie Page' and also come with additional nonalbum bonus track 'Turkey Tits'.

Commenting on the new album, John Lydon says, "Buy now while stocks last."

Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time, PiL's music and vision earned them 5 UK Top 20 singles and 5 UK Top 20 albums. With a shifting line-up and unique sound, John Lydon guided the band from their debut album 'First Issue' in 1978 through to 1992's 'That What Is Not'. After a 17 year hiatus, Lydon reactivated PiL in 2009 by taking them back on the road worldwide.

Last year the band returned to Steve Winwood's Wincraft studio in the Cotswolds' to record the new album.
Released on 4th September, 'What The World Needs Now...' precedes the start of their 23-date UK/Europe tour, which kicks off in Glasgow on 18th September and follows on from last year's one-off sold-out show at London's Indigo at the 02. The UK/Europe tour will be followed by North America dates. UK/Europe Dates below. Tickets go on general sale at 9am Thursday 21st May. Preceded by pre-sale at 9am on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th May. See www.PiLofficial.com for ticket links.

'What The World Needs Now...' is self-funded by PiL and will be released on PiL's own label 'PiL Official' via Cargo UK Distribution.

Public Image Ltd are:

John Lydon - After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed Public Image Ltd in 1978. Outside of PiL John has released several solo records and collaborations. He also brings quality TV to the masses and has recently released the autobiography 'Anger is an Energy: My Life Uncensored'.

Lu Edmonds - Multi instrumentalist and former guitarist in The Damned, Lu joined PiL in 1986 recording and playing on the album 'Happy?' and co-writing the album '9', adding yet another dimension to the PiL sound.

Bruce Smith - Drummer in The Pop Group and formerly of The Slits - Bruce became percussionist for PiL in 1986 playing and recording on the albums 'Happy?' and '9'. Seen as a drumming virtuoso, Bruce brought his unique style into the fold.

Scott Firth - A bass player / multi instrumentalist that has collaborated and played with a variety of top musicians and bands including Steve Winwood, John Martyn and Elvis Costello.

Public Image Ltd

• 29 May, 2018

  Public Image Ltd.: New Multi-Disc Box Set

  Public Image Ltd. will release their new multi-disc box set, entitled 'The Public Image Is Rotten (Songs From The Heart)' on 20th July. It comes as a 5 x CD & 2 x DVD, 6 x vinyl lps or digital downloads and includes singles, b-sides, rarities, radio sessions & live shows.

  www.udiscovermusic.com/news/pil-box-set-public-image-rotten

  
• 08 May, 2018

  Public Image Ltd.: 100 Club, London

  Public Image Ltd. will play the 100 Club in London on 20th June, and is SOLD OUT!.
  A limited amount of tickets are still available, via the competition at the link below.

  www.fredperry.com/subculture/article-pil

  
• 27 Apr, 2018

  Bingley Music Live 2018

  The Bingley Music Live festival takes place from 31st August to 2nd September. Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will headline, and many other Primary Talent International artists will participate.

  ...Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds (Headline)
  ...Ride
  ...Public Image Ltd.
  ...Rat Boy
  ...The Sherlocks
  ...Spector
  ...Spring King
  ...Nerina Pallot
  ...The Night Cafe
  ...Jordan Allen
  ...RedFaces
  ...Bad Sounds
  ...TOUTS
  ...Rosborough
  ...Bryde

  www.bingleymusiclive.com

  
• 26 Apr, 2018

  Camden Rocks 2018

  The Camden Rocks festival takes place at 20 venues in the London borough on 2nd June, and features over 200 artists including:

  ...Maximo Park
  ...Public Image Ltd.
  ...Twin Atlantic
  ...Saint Agnes
  ...Bryde
  ...LOOM

  www.camdenrocksfestival.com

  
• 18 Apr, 2018

  Public Image Ltd.: Dublin Concert Updated

  Due to phenomenal demand for tickets, Public Image Ltd. have moved their show from the Tivoli Theatre to Dublin's Vicar Street. All tickets for the new venue are valid for the show which will take place on the same date on Sunday 26 August 2018.

  www.pilofficial.com

  
• 12 Apr, 2018

  Public Image Ltd.: Festival Vilar De Mouros, Portugal

  Public Image Ltd. will play the Festival Vilar de Mouros in Portugal, on 23rd August 2018. Tickets available from the link below.

  https://ticketline.sapo.pt/evento/edp-vilar-de-mouros-23372

  
• 22 Mar, 2018

  Camden Rocks Festival 2018

  Camden Rocks festival takes place on Saturday 2nd June, and features 200 bands over 20 stages. Including from the Primary Talent roster:

  ...Maximo Park
  ...Public Image Ltd.
  ...Twin Atlantic
  ...Saint Agnes
  ...LOOM

  www.camdenrocksfestival.com

  
• 06 Mar, 2018

  Hardwick Live Festival 2018

  The Hardwick Live Festival takes place in Co.Durham on 18th - 19th August, and features Primary Talent artists:

  ...Public Image Ltd.
  ...Nerina Pallot

  www.hardwicklive.co.uk

  
• 22 Feb, 2018

  PiL: 40th Anniversary Tour, Documentary & Boxed Set

  Public Image Ltd have announced an extensive 40th Anniversary Tour 'The Public Image Is Rotten', along with a documentary & a career spanning boxed set.

  www.nme.com/news/music/john-lydon-announces-public-image-ltd-40th-anniversary-tour-documentary-boxset-2247456

  
• 22 Feb, 2018

  PiL: 'The Public Image Is Rotten' Tour

  To celebrate their 40th Anniversary, John Lydon's Public Image Ltd (PiL) are pleased to announce 'The Public Image is Rotten': UK/Europe + Japan Tour, kicking off in Bristol on 30th May.
  Further PiL activity includes the release of a career spanning box set and a documentary of the same name, the latter of which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York and then had its European premiere at London's Raindance Festival in 2017. Directed by Tabbert Fiiller, it will be released later this year in select cinemas.

  The band's last tour was in 2016 and it was regarded by many as the best performances the band have ever played. The forthcoming 32-date headline UK/Europe leg of the tour also takes in festival performances in United Kingdom, Holland and Poland, including a headline set at Camden Rocks Festival in London on Saturday 2nd June. The tour also includes an as yet to be announced very special London date. Japanese dates to be confirmed soon along with some further UK/European dates.

  In 2015 the band released their 10th studio album 'What The World Needs Now...' which followed the huge critical success of 2012's 'This is PiL', the band's first album in 17 years. 'What The World Needs Now...' peaked at #29 in the official UK album charts and picked up fantastic acclaim from both press and public. (The album also peaked at number 3 in the official UK indie charts and number 4 in the official UK vinyl charts). 'What The World Needs Now...' was self-funded by PiL and released on their own label 'PiL Official' via Cargo UK Distribution.

  Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time, PiL's music and vision earned them 5 UK Top 20 singles and 5 UK Top 20 albums. With a shifting line-up and unique sound, John Lydon guided the band from their debut album 'First Issue' in 1978 through to 1992's 'That What Is Not'. After a 17 year hiatus, Lydon reactivated PiL in 2009 by taking them back on the road worldwide.

  John Lydon, Lu Edmonds, Scott Firth and Bruce Smith continue as PiL.
  They are the longest stable line-up in the band's history.

  www.pilofficial.com