DREADZONE LIVE & NEW ALBUM ESCAPADES

As we wait in anticipation of the release date for our new album 'Escapades', Dreadzone take to the road in March and April for a run of shows around the UK. The theme of these dates is '20 years of Dread' to mark the 20th anniversary of the band and first album. Expect a set of some classics interspersed with tunes from the forthcoming album all played with the usual bouncing energy that defines a Dreadzone show, look forward to seeing some of you there.

The new Dreadzone studio album 'Escapades' was made at Mick Jones’ studio and Dread Central in West London it sees the return of founder member Tim Bran on co-production/writing and keyboard duties. The 10 track album features Mick Jones on one track and vocalist Lena Cullen (Engine-Earz /She Is Danger) on two. More news on the album and release date very soon

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NEW DATES & ALBUM ANNOUNCED FOR 2013

The new Dreadzone studio album, which will be out in 2013, is to be called 'Escapades'. Made this year at Mick Jones’ studio and Dread Central in West London it sees the return of founder member Tim Bran on co-production/writing and keyboard duties. The 10 track album features Mick Jones on one track and vocalist Lena Cullen (Engine-Earz /She Is Danger) on two. More news on the new album soon.

A big thank you to all who came to the shows in 2012, bought merchandise or have supported us over this year and in the past. A happy seasons greetings to all and look forward to an uplifting 2013, which will be the 20th year anniversary of the band. New Dreadzone live dates have been announced for March & April 2013.

LAST FEW LIVE SHOWS OF 2012

We’re going to be in Poole and Barnstaple this weekend and then we’ve only got two more weekends of shows left in 2012! Norwich, Manchester and Kendal followed by London Garage on the 13 December with support from Don Letts and then York and Hebden Bridge. We’ll be playing tracks from our new studio album on the tour dates plus other live favourites. The new album will be released in 2013.

NEW ALBUM AND 2012 AUTUMN TOUR

After a spring and summer of studio work and festival fun we are gearing up for a run of club shows throughout the Autumn. We have been deep in music making mode since April working on our 7th album at Mick Jones Bunker studio in deepest Acton and Dread Central West London. In the final phase of mixing now, with new tunes expected to be aired on our forthcoming tour HERE.

Greg Dread blog on the making of the new album HERE.