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==Band history== |
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===Formation and ''[[We Don't Need to Whisper]]''=== |
===Formation and ''[[We Don't Need to Whisper]]''=== |
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'''THIS SECTION IS BEING REDONE. PLEASE BE PATIENT.''' |
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[[Tom DeLonge]] began working on the debut, shortly after [[blink-182]] broke up in February 2005. As rumours were floating around about the band actual break-up, DeLonge chose to abstain for half a year, from any interviews surrounding the issue and his future plans. Instead he concentrated on writing and recording in his home-based studio. In September 2005, he finally spoke publicly for [[Kerrang!]] magazine, where he unveiled the name of his new band "Angels and Airwaves" or shortly AVA - upon fiddling randomly for several weeks with the AAA logo, Tom suddenly realsied that if he were to invert the middle A into what appeared to be a V, he would have the name of his daughter, Ava. This was too good an opportunity for Tom to miss. The band included his friend and [[guitar]]ist [[David Kennedy]] from [[Box Car Racer]], [[The Offspring]] drummer [[Atom Willard|Adam "Atom" Willard]] and former [[The Distillers]] bassist [[Ryan Sinn]]. Tom Delonge first released information of Angels And Airwaves and their debut album to a message board at the webzine absolutepunk.net, dubbing it "the best fucking album anybody has heard in 20 years." |
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THIS IS BEING COMPLETELY RE-DONE. PLEASE BE PATIENT. AND ANY RUMORS THAT MARK OR TOM WERE TALKING ARE FALSE. |
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Originally, "[[Valkyrie Missile]]" was slated for release via [[iTunes]] on December 13, 2005, DeLonge's 30th birthday. However, due to discussions with their [[record label]], Geffen, the band decided to push the release date back. Instead, the Angels and Airwaves website produced the first ever glimpse at the movie currently in production, a one-and-a-half minute long trailer featuring portions of the delayed song. |
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Angels & Airwaves released both a music video and a short film for their first single, "The Adventure"; the band also released a short film for "It Hurts" via the band's official website. Both are short [[science fiction|sci-fi]] films and together form the first part of a proposed ten-part series, following the cast's struggle through an unfamiliar world. On October 3, 2006, the band released the third installment in the series, "The Gift". |
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[[Image:Avacdcover.jpg|right|thumbnail|Angels & Airwaves' debut album ''[[We Don't Need to Whisper]]''.]] |
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"[[Do It for Me Now]]" was released as the second single in the [[US]], while in the [[UK]] "[[It Hurts]]" was released as the second single. The music video for "It Hurts" is the short-film released on April 18th and was available to select on the UK music television channel [[Kerrang TV|Kerrang!]]. |
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The band played numerous one-stop dates including the UK's [[Give It a Name]] festival in April 2006. The band also played on [[The Late Show with David Letterman]] on May 15, 2006. They also performed two shows at [[London]]'s [[Hyde Park]] and the [[Old Trafford Cricket Ground]] in [[Manchester]] supporting the [[Foo Fighters]] on their successful [[In Your Honor]] tour in June 2006. Following these shows, the band embarked on their first full-length tour, which was headlined by [[Taking Back Sunday]] and supported by [[Head Automatica]] and [[The Subways]]. |
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Before the 2006 [[VMA|MTV Video Music Awards]], DeLonge revealed that "[[The War (Angels and Airwaves song)|The War]]" would be the next single to be released and the short film was released October 27, 2006. |
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===''Star of Bethlehem'' and feature film=== |
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In September, on a [[MySpace]] bulletin, DeLonge revealed the band had recorded a new song, which is over 8 minutes long, called "[[Star of Bethlehem]]". The band debuted the song at a concert in [[Brisbane]], [[Australia]] on October 19, 2006. The full song can now be heard on the band's [[MySpace]], and an edited four minute version is included on the KROQ 2006 [[Christmas]] CD. Videos of the band performing the song in concert have surfaced on YouTube as well. In an online chat with the band on 14 June 2007, the band confirmed that this song will feature on the band's next album, [[I-Empire]]. |
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Among the plans for a big future, A<s>V</s>A have announced they are planning on releasing a film involving their music tentatively titled "[[AvA]]." The [[World War II]]-based movie is being created primarily through the use of [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]]. The story is apparently based upon DeLonge's own life and will give viewers insight into the break-up of blink-182. Currently, the only known cast member is Michael Ostman. The band is writing the script for the new movie and filming for this is currently underway. <ref>http://www.thearmyofangels.com/web/site/audio</ref> |
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===Sinn departure and ''I-Empire''=== |
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Angels and Airwaves is currently back in the studio preparing its second album. Resting Bird is working on "a new video that will introduce all of AVA's fans to the new album ... before any video updates are posted from the studio, you will see a visual representation of what this album is about." <ref>http://angelsandairwaves.com/</ref> |
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On [[April 23]], [[2007]], bassist Ryan Sinn's 28th birthday, it was announced that he did not play a free Earth Day concert at the M.I.T. campus the day before ([[April 22]], [[2007]]) due to difficulties with the band. Following this incident, on [[May 15]], [[2007]], Sinn posted on the Army of Angels fan club message board stating that indeed it was true he is no longer part of Angels & Airwaves. He was said to have received a call on the evening of [[April 19]], [[2007]] concluding his relationship with the band. <ref>[http://www.angelsandairwaves.co.uk/index.php?id=22 Angels and Airwaves fan-site]</ref> |
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DeLonge has since talked about Sinn's departure, telling [[Kerrang]] "He's a really great person and a really great bass player. But we had different priorities and he had things going on in his life that he needed to take care of. The rest of us were relying on him to tackle those things, but he couldn't do it. And so it put him into a defensive position." |
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[[Matt Wachter]], previously of [[30 Seconds to Mars]], covered for him for the tour and later was confirmed as a permanent member of Angels and Airwaves. |
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In an interview with alternative radio on 20 May 2007, DeLonge said that the album was 60-70% complete and that the record should be out in September or October 2007. Tom also stated that the album would continue the element of the first album but "times ten." On [[28 May 2007]], videos were posted on the official website answering questions from fans. |
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On 30 May 2007, Tom Delonge stated in an interview with Kerrang that the new album would be titled ''[[I-Empire]]'' and would be released on Universal/Island records.<ref> [http://www.punkdisasters.com/ Kerrang! interview on punkdisasters]</ref> |
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The band is scheduled to play on the Main Stage at the [[Reading and Leeds Festival]] in the UK in late August 2007. [[+44]], the band containing the other two members of blink-182, will also play at the festival. The band will also play a one-off show at the London Astoria on August 24th. |
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Recently, a video containing music from the upcoming album was leaked on YouTube by the Army of Angels, but it was quickly taken down. |
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On 18 June 2007, the band released a newly designed website depicting a motorcyclist and a flash application with flashing text including "I-Empire, Fall 2007". The flash application also plays a short music clip, presumably from "[[I-Empire]]", along with a portion of the message from [[President Eisenhower]] via the [[Project SCORE]] Satellite in 1958. The portion of this message included on the website was "Through the marvels of scientific advance, my voice is coming to you from a satellite traveling in outer space... Through this unique means I convey to you and all mankind, America's wish for peace on Earth" The flash application ends with the quotation "If I had my own world... I'd build you an empire..."<ref>http://angelsandairwaves.com/</ref> |
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===''Star of Bethlehem'' and feature film=== |
===''Star of Bethlehem'' and feature film=== |
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Revision as of 23:29, 25 June 2007
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Angels & Airwaves is an alternative rock band that was formed by former blink-182 and Box Car Racer guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge after he left blink-182. The band includes the Over My Dead Body, Hazen Street and Box Car Racer guitarist David Kennedy, and current Offspring drummer Atom Willard. They released their first single, "The Adventure", on May 18, 2006 and their debut album, We Don't Need to Whisper, on May 23, 2006. Bassist Ryan Sinn, formerly of The Distillers left the band in early 2007. In his place the band hired former 30 Seconds to Mars bassist Matt Wachter. The band is currently recording their sophomore album I-Empire which is expected to be released in autumn 2007.
Band history
Formation and We Don't Need to Whisper
THIS SECTION IS BEING REDONE. PLEASE BE PATIENT.
Tom DeLonge began working on the debut, shortly after blink-182 broke up in February 2005. As rumours were floating around about the band actual break-up, DeLonge chose to abstain for half a year, from any interviews surrounding the issue and his future plans. Instead he concentrated on writing and recording in his home-based studio. In September 2005, he finally spoke publicly for Kerrang! magazine, where he unveiled the name of his new band "Angels and Airwaves" or shortly AVA - upon fiddling randomly for several weeks with the AAA logo, Tom suddenly realsied that if he were to invert the middle A into what appeared to be a V, he would have the name of his daughter, Ava. This was too good an opportunity for Tom to miss. The band included his friend and guitarist David Kennedy from Box Car Racer, The Offspring drummer Adam "Atom" Willard and former The Distillers bassist Ryan Sinn. Tom Delonge first released information of Angels And Airwaves and their debut album to a message board at the webzine absolutepunk.net, dubbing it "the best fucking album anybody has heard in 20 years."
Originally, "Valkyrie Missile" was slated for release via iTunes on December 13, 2005, DeLonge's 30th birthday. However, due to discussions with their record label, Geffen, the band decided to push the release date back. Instead, the Angels and Airwaves website produced the first ever glimpse at the movie currently in production, a one-and-a-half minute long trailer featuring portions of the delayed song.
Angels & Airwaves released both a music video and a short film for their first single, "The Adventure"; the band also released a short film for "It Hurts" via the band's official website. Both are short sci-fi films and together form the first part of a proposed ten-part series, following the cast's struggle through an unfamiliar world. On October 3, 2006, the band released the third installment in the series, "The Gift".
"Do It for Me Now" was released as the second single in the US, while in the UK "It Hurts" was released as the second single. The music video for "It Hurts" is the short-film released on April 18th and was available to select on the UK music television channel Kerrang!.
The band played numerous one-stop dates including the UK's Give It a Name festival in April 2006. The band also played on The Late Show with David Letterman on May 15, 2006. They also performed two shows at London's Hyde Park and the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester supporting the Foo Fighters on their successful In Your Honor tour in June 2006. Following these shows, the band embarked on their first full-length tour, which was headlined by Taking Back Sunday and supported by Head Automatica and The Subways.
Before the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, DeLonge revealed that "The War" would be the next single to be released and the short film was released October 27, 2006.
Star of Bethlehem and feature film
In September, on a MySpace bulletin, DeLonge revealed the band had recorded a new song, which is over 8 minutes long, called "Star of Bethlehem". The band debuted the song at a concert in Brisbane, Australia on October 19, 2006. The full song can now be heard on the band's MySpace, and an edited four minute version is included on the KROQ 2006 Christmas CD. Videos of the band performing the song in concert have surfaced on YouTube as well. In an online chat with the band on 14 June 2007, the band confirmed that this song will feature on the band's next album, I-Empire.
Among the plans for a big future, AVA have announced they are planning on releasing a film involving their music tentatively titled "AvA." The World War II-based movie is being created primarily through the use of CGI. The story is apparently based upon DeLonge's own life and will give viewers insight into the break-up of blink-182. Currently, the only known cast member is Michael Ostman. The band is writing the script for the new movie and filming for this is currently underway. [1]
Sinn departure and I-Empire
Angels and Airwaves is currently back in the studio preparing its second album. Resting Bird is working on "a new video that will introduce all of AVA's fans to the new album ... before any video updates are posted from the studio, you will see a visual representation of what this album is about." [2]
On April 23, 2007, bassist Ryan Sinn's 28th birthday, it was announced that he did not play a free Earth Day concert at the M.I.T. campus the day before (April 22, 2007) due to difficulties with the band. Following this incident, on May 15, 2007, Sinn posted on the Army of Angels fan club message board stating that indeed it was true he is no longer part of Angels & Airwaves. He was said to have received a call on the evening of April 19, 2007 concluding his relationship with the band. [3]
DeLonge has since talked about Sinn's departure, telling Kerrang "He's a really great person and a really great bass player. But we had different priorities and he had things going on in his life that he needed to take care of. The rest of us were relying on him to tackle those things, but he couldn't do it. And so it put him into a defensive position."
Matt Wachter, previously of 30 Seconds to Mars, covered for him for the tour and later was confirmed as a permanent member of Angels and Airwaves.
In an interview with alternative radio on 20 May 2007, DeLonge said that the album was 60-70% complete and that the record should be out in September or October 2007. Tom also stated that the album would continue the element of the first album but "times ten." On 28 May 2007, videos were posted on the official website answering questions from fans.
On 30 May 2007, Tom Delonge stated in an interview with Kerrang that the new album would be titled I-Empire and would be released on Universal/Island records.[4]
The band is scheduled to play on the Main Stage at the Reading and Leeds Festival in the UK in late August 2007. +44, the band containing the other two members of blink-182, will also play at the festival. The band will also play a one-off show at the London Astoria on August 24th.
Recently, a video containing music from the upcoming album was leaked on YouTube by the Army of Angels, but it was quickly taken down.
On 18 June 2007, the band released a newly designed website depicting a motorcyclist and a flash application with flashing text including "I-Empire, Fall 2007". The flash application also plays a short music clip, presumably from "I-Empire", along with a portion of the message from President Eisenhower via the Project SCORE Satellite in 1958. The portion of this message included on the website was "Through the marvels of scientific advance, my voice is coming to you from a satellite traveling in outer space... Through this unique means I convey to you and all mankind, America's wish for peace on Earth" The flash application ends with the quotation "If I had my own world... I'd build you an empire..."[5]
Star of Bethlehem and feature film
Sinn departure and I-Empire
Angels and Airwaves is currently back in the studio preparing its second album. Resting Bird is working on "a new video that will introduce all of AVA's fans to the new album ... before any video updates are posted from the studio, you will see a visual representation of what this album is about." [6]
On April 23, 2007, bassist Ryan Sinn's 28th birthday, it was announced that he did not play a free Earth Day concert at the M.I.T. campus the day before (April 22, 2007) due to difficulties with the band. Following this incident, on May 15, 2007, Sinn posted on the Army of Angels fan club message board stating that indeed it was true he is no longer part of Angels & Airwaves. He was said to have received a call on the evening of April 19, 2007 concluding his relationship with the band. [7]
DeLonge has since talked about Sinn's departure, telling Kerrang "He's a really great person and a really great bass player. But we had different priorities and he had things going on in his life that he needed to take care of. The rest of us were relying on him to tackle those things, but he couldn't do it. And so it put him into a defensive position."
Matt Wachter, previously of 30 Seconds to Mars, covered for him for the tour and later was confirmed as a permanent member of Angels and Airwaves.
In an interview with alternative radio on 20 May 2007, DeLonge said that the album was 60-70% complete and that the record should be out in September or October 2007. Tom also stated that the album would continue the element of the first album but "times ten." On 28 May 2007, videos were posted on the official website answering questions from fans.
On 30 May 2007, Tom Delonge stated in an interview with Kerrang that the new album would be titled I-Empire and would be released on Universal/Island records.[8]
The band is scheduled to play on the Main Stage at the Reading and Leeds Festival in the UK in late August 2007. +44, the band containing the other two members of blink-182, will also play at the festival. The band will also play a one-off show at the London Astoria on August 24th.
Recently, a video containing music from the upcoming album was leaked on YouTube by the Army of Angels, but it was quickly taken down.
On 18 June 2007, the band released a newly designed website depicting a motorcyclist and a flash application with flashing text including "I-Empire, Fall 2007". The flash application also plays a short music clip, presumably from "I-Empire", along with a portion of the message from President Eisenhower via the Project SCORE Satellite in 1958. The portion of this message included on the website was "Through the marvels of scientific advance, my voice is coming to you from a satellite traveling in outer space... Through this unique means I convey to you and all mankind, America's wish for peace on Earth" The flash application ends with the quotation "If I had my own world... I'd build you an empire..."[9]
Band members
- Tom DeLonge - Guitar, Lead Vocals (2005 - present)
- David Kennedy - Guitar, (2005 - present)
- Atom Willard - Drums (2005 - present)
- Matt Wachter - Bass (2007 - present)
Former members
- Ryan Sinn - Bass (2005 - 2007)
Other personnel
Λngels & Λirwaves Discography
Albums
| Album cover | Date of release | Title | Label | UK Album Chart Peak | UK Sales | Billboard 200 Peak | U.S. Sales | Canadian Album Chart Peak | Canadian Sales |
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| 23 May 2006 | We Don't Need to Whisper | Geffen Records | 6 | 100,000+ (Gold) | 4 | 600,000+ (Gold) | 3 | 200,000+ (2x Platinum) | |
| October 2007 | I-Empire | Geffen Records | – | – | - | - |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |||
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| U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. Modern Rock | U.S. Pop 100 | UK Singles Chart | |||
| 2006 | "The Adventure" | 55 | 5 | 51 | 20 | We Don't Need to Whisper |
| 2006 | "It Hurts" (UK) | - | - | - | 59 | We Don't Need to Whisper |
| 2006 | "Do It for Me Now" (U.S.) | - | 21 | - | - | We Don't Need to Whisper |
| 2006 | "The War" | - | 19 | - | - | We Don't Need to Whisper |
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Λngels & Λirwaves in popular culture
- "The War" is the theme song for the MTV reality football show Two-A-Days and has also been used as background music during select televised PGA events. It has also been featured in one of the videos on YouTube to get NHL defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick to the NHL All-Star game. Many songs by the band have been featured on multiple episodes on Two-A-Days.
- ABC and ESPN promotional commercials for the 2006 FIFA World Cup included the instrumental opening of "The Adventure".
- In his ESPN NHL Season Preview, John Buccigross used a verse from "The Adventure" to describe the Chicago Blackhawks.
- The band played live for Microsoft employees, guests, developers, testing personell and VIPs at the Windows Vista Launch Party in Times Square, New York City
- "The Adventure" is used in many TV programs
References
- ^ http://www.thearmyofangels.com/web/site/audio
- ^ http://angelsandairwaves.com/
- ^ Angels and Airwaves fan-site
- ^ Kerrang! interview on punkdisasters
- ^ http://angelsandairwaves.com/
- ^ http://angelsandairwaves.com/
- ^ Angels and Airwaves fan-site
- ^ Kerrang! interview on punkdisasters
- ^ http://angelsandairwaves.com/