Feb 26 2009

It’s Official! Faith No More Reform

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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

fnm%2003 Its Official! Faith No More Reform


Feb 25 2009

Faith No More Reunite and Euro Tour Confirmed

gronk

Mike Patton‘s publicist and ipecac recordings has confirmed that Faith No More are to reunite and tour Europe. Here are the reports thus far:

mxdwn

Rock-a-Rolla

update: more links (thanks to comments)

popwatch

MTV

According to Gezarie John Hudson will be axeman for the tour

Ipecac Recordings Press Release confirming the Faith No More Reunion news

fnm Faith No More Reunite and Euro Tour Confirmed


Feb 19 2009

The Faith No More Reunion Rumour Mill continues to roll

gronk

So blabbermouth has thrown more fuel on the fire regarding the speculation running rife of the possibility of a Faith No More reunion. But apparently Jim’s out.  Not cool, I would love to see those glasses back in action again. Surely the gigantic pumpkin business isn’t so lucrative that he couldn’t ponder the notion of having another slash at FNM? But alas it’s not big Jim’s fault, it’s Roddy’s! Read the full article at blabbermouth.

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Mar 26 2008

Fuse.tv Mike Patton interview

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Pretty brief and underwhelming interview, and those characters are kind of annoying…..

Major points:

  • info on how the ipecac toys came about
  • crudo, the new automator collab got a mention
  • talked about a show in a mental hosptial with an improv jazz group
  • the age old FNM question was asked yet again. if the money was “insane” a Faith no More reunion may happen, but he doesnt see any musical reason for it