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http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1605901/20090226/faith_no_more.jhtml

“Obviously, frontman Mike Patton is in, as is Gould. Founding members Mike Bordin (drums) and Roddy Bottum (keyboards) will be back for the reunion, as will guitarist Jon Hudson, who joined FNM for their last album, 1997′s Album of the Year. The band’s mid-’80s frontman, Chuck Mosely — who was replaced by Patton after being ejected for erratic behavior — and iconic guitarist Jim Martin — who split (or was fired) in 1993 — aren’t mentioned in the e-mail, though Gould does hint at their rather tumultuous exits from the band.”

FNM.com have released Faith No More‘s official statement regarding the reunion. Mike Patton, Roddy Bottum, Billy Gould and Jon Hudson have all signed up for another ride on the FNM filly. Official word:

“Faith No More has always stood out as some sort of unique beast; part dog, part cat–its music almost as schizophrenic as the personalities of its members. When it all worked, it worked really well, even if the chemistry was always volatile. Throughout our 17years of existence, the mental and physical energy required to sustain this creature was considerable and relentless. Though amicable enough, when we finally split, we all followed paths seemingly destined to opposite ends of the universe.

Yet during the entire 10 years that have passed since our decision to break up we’ve experienced constant rumors and requests from fans and promoters alike. Nevertheless, for whatever reason, none of us kept in regular touch, much less to discuss any possibilities of getting together.

What’s changed is that this year, for the first time, we’ve all decided to sit down together and talk about it. And what we’ve discovered is that time has afforded us enough distance to look back on our years together through a clearer lens and made us realize that through all the hard work, the music still sounds good, and we are beginning to appreciate the fact that we might have actually done something right.

Meanwhile we find ourselves at a moment in time with zero label obligations, still young and strong enough to deliver a kickass set, with enthusiasm to not only revisit our past but possibly add something to the present. And so with this we’ve decided to hold our collective breaths and jump off this cliff….
BACK, GOD FORBID, INTO THE MONKEY CAGE!!!

We can only hope that the experience of playing together again will yield results erratic and unpredictable enough to live up to the legacy of FNM.
Who know where this will end or what it will bring up…only the future knows. But we are about to find out!

FAITH NO MORE are:
Mike Bordin, Roddy Bottum, Bill Gould, Jon Hudson and Mike Patton“

From blabbermouth:

“Billy Gould (FAITH NO MORE, BRUJERIA, HARMFUL) has recorded the bass and the keyboards on the track “Be Yourself!” by the Bulgarian super-project TANGRA MEGA MULLETS.”

Download the track

Download Faith No More Tel Aviv 1995. Recorded straight from the FM radio broadcast. Thanks to Omri.

http://omrili.blogli.co.il/archives/54

Faith No More bass player and owner of Koolarrow records Billy Gould appeared on the Israeli radio show Musiachla recently and spoke about his current projects including Harmful and Brujeria. Download the show here.

Musiachla has also aired other related shows including a series of Mike Patton podcasts created to promote his 2007 live show in Israel with Fennesz, and three John Zorn shows, all downloadable from the following locations:

Jizzlobbin’: An hour of the heavier side of Patton
Lovagin’: The more mellow, groove-oriented side
Flashbackin’: The “hits”
The Summary (Hebrew)
John Zorn Special 1
John Zorn Special 2
John Zorn Special 3