(from punknews.org)

The Mars Volta have revealed some details about their upcoming full length, Amputechture. The album is slated for a release through Strummer/Universal on August 15th in the US, and August 11th in Europe. The album was produced by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and was mixed by Rich Costey. The artwork will be created by Jeff Jordan.

The band again worked with guitarist John Frusciante of upcoming tourmates the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The bands will be touring together in August.

The Mars Volta is touring on their recent live disc Scab Dates and full length, Frances the Mute.

Tracklisting:
Vicarious Atonement
Tetragrammaton
Vermicide
Meccamputechture
Asilos Magdalena
Viscera Eyes
Day of the Baphomets
El Ciervo Vulnerado

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Former Jane’s Addiction/Porno For Pyros frontman Perry Farrell is finishing up work on the debut album from his new group, Satellite Party, which also features ex-Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt.

Farrell is eyeing a late summer release for the self-titled effort, which boasts guest appearances from Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and guitarist John Frusciante (on the track “Hard Life), Black Eyed Peas vocalist Fergie, New Order bassist Peter Hook and Farrell’s wife, Etty.

“It’s going to be a solid group with both female and male players,” he told Billboard.com, “and it’s going to be very live and very powerful. But we want to add a nice, healthy dose of female energy into it, especially female voice, because it’s wonderful for chorus. We’re chock full of great, grand songs.”

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(as posted on RHCP.com)

On May 1st at 8:00pmEST, Live from New York City Anthony, Flea, John and Chad will join radio host STRYKER for this 90 minute live radio interview. Not only will Stryker be talking with the guys but the broadcast will include the debut of songs from Stadium Arcadium. For those not able to go to the broadcast (there are not many only 20 and our 4 fan club winners) don’t worry you will be able to hear it live on the following radio stations in the US and Canada live. And don’t forget during the broadcast dates and venues will be announced for the North American tour.

The list of the radio stations where this will be aired can be seen if you click on the following link.

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The official RHCP site is giving out a what could be time of one’s life to fans in the USA. If you’re a fanclub gold/silver member, go and log in to your members’ area now, as they are giving 4 passes for a radio show in New York, hosted by DJ Stryker, where the fans will get to sit with the band, as they listen to the world premiere of Stadium Arcadium album. The definite USA and Canada tour dates will also be announced on that particular ocassion. This will occur on May 1st at 20:00.

They’re also giving tickets for the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC, USA, which will be held on 22nd May. Those are VIP seats for the front row, valid for watching both the band and the race.

So, go on! If you have the possibility to be there, apply for it!

For everyone who, like me and 80% of site visitors, doesn’t live in UK or doesn’t have BBC1 on satellite or cable, there’s a torrent on Red Hot Live

And, a callout to people who went to the secret show in London yesterday: Please, send some news, vids, audio clips and photos! Many people will be thankful for that and you will be properly credited

John and Anthony were interviewed by the XFM radio in UK yesterday afternoon. The interview lasts about 10 minutes and there are about 3 or 4 solid statements by John. I found it online, some nice people ripped it and you can download it here. Enjoy!

Attention, ladies and gentlemen; John is on the cover of the next Guitar World issue.

The article is titled Sinner! Saint! The Two Sides Of John Frusciante! and, apparently, that title was inspired by the recent photographs taken by Ross Halfin. Some of those photos are probably featured in the article as well. The magazine comes with a CD-Rom attached and that CD-Rom features an interview with John and his lesson on how to play Under The Bridge. This issue of Guitar World will be out on 9th May. For more information and to check the magazine’s availability where you live, go to the website and, to view the trailer of the video lesson, click the preview image on their website or, for your convinience, go to the videos page on this website.

Also, invisible-movement.net has reached an impressive number of 200 000 unique visitors and I would like to thank everyone for enormous support. With people like you, even one million hits sounds like near future. Thank you:smile: