Big BILLY IDOL Update

Got an e-mail not too long ago asking for a quick update on Billy Idol, so here goes:

For the first time in a while there is a lot of activity and positive news in the Idol camp.

His last album, Devils Playground, was among his best work and yet thanks to Sanctuary Records
went nowhere. Steve Stevens stated in a few interviews that near the end of the tour morale was low and he wasn't sure when or if Billy would record a "next" record.

Well there definitely will be a next record. I'm very happy to report that Billy has been resigned by
EMI and has been working hard on a new album, produced by Josh Abraham. Part of EMI's plan
to relaunch Idol on the charts was the release of the Idolize Yourself compilation, and to include
two songs from Idol's forthcoming studio effort ("John Wayne" and "New Future Weapon") on the set.

The material, being composed by Billy, Steve and Brian Tichy, is said to be a throwback to the classic Idol sound, with the debut LP, Rebel Yell and Whiplash Smile being used as a point of reference.

An early 2009 release is being reported by EMI, with a world tour set to launch in the U.S. in the Spring.