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Elder statesmen of synth-rock Depeche Mode have announced plans for a worldwide ‘Tour Of The Universe 2009’. Kicking off in Israel on 10 May, the band plans to visit 28 cities across 22 countries – and we’re hoping Australia is on that itinerary. It may be a stretch though, given the UK is only getting one show, at London’s multi-million dollar complex 02 Arena.
A new Depeche Mode album is due in April 2009, their first since 2005’s Playing The Angel. That record spawned a lucrative world tour in 2006, selling 1.8 million tickets for 87 shows. We didn’t get a look-in that time, but you don’t use a title like ‘Tour Of The Universe 2009’ without stirring some excitement…
zealbee says...
I really hope they make it to Australia but I doubt they will.
MeliJane says...
Ah so they AREN'T on the V Festival bill - as loosely rumoured! Indeed, Worldwide Tour Of The Universe 2009 surely HAS TO incorporate Australia. Even IF they only play one gig... but to visit a few states (esp. QLD) would be ridiculously cool! 8)
Garthyboy says...
PERTH OR STFU :)
Dexter Ramone says...
22 countries.. After Europe, America and Asia I think we might just squeeze in there
Jose Mourinho says...
V-Festival would have been a good setting to see them. Oh well, as long as we get a tour.
Rocca says...
sweet, my cousin in the andromeda galaxy has been waiting light years for this
johnny_woo says...
i'll "take a ride with my best friend" to see that shit!
The Good Doctor says...
Put them on again at the Hordern......ahh memories of the Violator Tour.
turkman says...
fingers crossed, lets hope Sydneys is on the list. oh man i can see myself going nuts when 'enjoy the silence' gets played hey. hehe
jenxoxo says...
who goes to israel and not australia? oh god that would just be the ultimate insult if they dont come here!