Duran Duran announce Danse Macabre De Luxe

With the first anniversary of their celebrated album Danse Macabre approaching, Duran Duran announce Danse Macabre De Luxe; a revamped version of the original, set for digital release on 11 October with CD and boxset formats on 25 October via Tape Modern under exclusive licence to BMG.

Danse Macabre De Luxe features three new bonus tracks, including an instrumental entitled Masque of the Pink Death, a cover of ELO’s Evil Woman and New Moon (Dark Phase), featuring Andy Taylor. New Moon (Dark Phase) is a reimagined version of their classic song New Moon On Monday from their album Seven And The Ragged Tiger. Listen below:

Just in time for Halloween, Danse Macabre De Luxe also features the original collection of 13 songs, including haunting covers of Billie Eilish’s Bury A Friend, Talking Heads’ Psycho Killer featuring Victoria De Angelis, The Rolling Stones’ Paint It Black, and The Specials’ Ghost Town, plus new versions of Duran Duran classics from their own catalogue.

Guest artists include producer, guitarist, and composer Nile Rodgers, Victoria De Angelis of Måneskin , and former Duran Duran band members Andy Taylor and Warren Cuccurullo. Exquisitely packaged, the record features images adapted from a collection of authentic vintage séance photos that band member Nick Rhodes sourced at auction.

Spooky Season

Speaking on the new release, Nick Rhodes says: “When we released our Danse Macabre project last year it was born from a spontaneous decision to pull together a record which celebrated the madness and joy of Halloween. In doing so, we unlocked an unexpected box of curiosity and creativity, which led us to reimagine some of our older songs, record cover versions of some of our favourites, and write several new pieces.

“This year, the inspiration was somehow still lingering, and I loved the idea of expanding the collection, because we could… Why not add some of the songs that we considered initially now that we had the luxury of a little more time? This thought resulted in another new song, a cover of the ELO classic, Evil Woman, and a remake of New Moon on Monday.

“The Danse Macabre De Luxe vinyl boxset also includes several additional tracks which make it even more special. This somehow feels like justice for vinyl collectors!”

The Danse Macabre De Luxe limited-edition vinyl box set includes 3 LPs comprising the original 13-track 2LP Danse Macabre release and a bonus LP featuring seven new tracks, four of which are not available in any other format. The Halloween-inspired box includes a spirit board, metal planchette, bespoke tarot cards, four art prints, and a booklet.

Danse Macabre – De Luxe Tracklist

Masque Of The Pink Death*
Nightboat
Black Moonlight
Love Voudou
Bury A Friend
Supernature
Evil Woman*
Danse Macabre
Secret Oktober 31st
Ghost Town
Paint It Black
Super Lonely Freak
New Moon (Dark Phase)*
Spellbound
Psycho Killer (Feat. Victoria De Angelis)
Confession In The Afterlife
* New Track

2LP (Original Danse Macabre Album)

Nightboat
Black Moonlight
Love Voudou
Bury A Friend
Supernature
Danse Macabre
Secret Oktober 31st
Ghost Town
Paint It Black
Super Lonely Freak
Spellbound
Psycho Killer (Feat. Victoria De Angelis)
Confession In The Afterlife

Bonus LP

A1.Evil Woman*
A2. New Moon (Dark Phase)
A3. Spooky – [Brides Of Duracula Track]*
B1. The Visitor – [Instrumental]*
B2. Instructions For A Séance – [Spoken Word Track From Nick Rhodes]*
B3. Masque Of The Pink Death – [Instrumental]*
B4. Dialogues Of The Dead – [Instrumental]*
* New Track

Pre-order/save Danse Macabre De Luxe here.

The original version of Danse Macabre, Duran Duran’s 16th studio album, is also available to listen or buy here

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