The band went on a tour, entitled Tour 2008 L’7: Trans Asia via Paris, which covered several major Asian cities, as well as Paris , France . On this tour, a live show hiatus until 2011 was announced, although new material would still continue to be released.
On November 6, 2008, the band announced the departure of Warren, despite having unfulfilled concert dates. Initially, the band intended to honor their remaining dates, and announced Chris Shinn of Unified Theory as lead vocalist for the remainder of their tour. However, this was later retracted, and the tour canceled.…
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In early 2008, the band began working with manager Adam Tudhope, who, as part of management company Everybody’s, also represents Keane and Laura Marling. It was through Tudhope’s connection that Mumford & Sons was exposed to their future A&R at Island, Louis Bloom, who began monitoring the band. Bloom told…
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On December 30, 2008, Bill Marcks left the band to spend more time with his family. Bill Marcks currently plays guitar in the band Cero Viejo with former Authority Zero bassist Jeremy Wood.
though he left shortly in 2008 to support both Miniature Tigers and Back Ted N-Ted’s live shows.
Later that year it was announced that they were splitting from their long-term US label, Warner Music, and signing with EMI Music worldwide.
The soundtrack of the 2008 comedy film Yes Man features nine songs by Eels, including “Man Up”, a brand new song.
Story of the Year released The Black Swan in 2008. For the album, they brought back producer John Feldmann and Elvis Baskette. The album received praise from music critics and achieved decent commercial success, more so than the previous album. The success was led by the first single off album,…
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The band reunited with Jeff Pinkus and Teresa Nervosa for a tour of the East Coast and Europe in Summer 2008 with the Paul Green School of Rock All Stars. It was the first time the reunited line up played together since 1989. The group performed at the All Tomorrow’s…
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Hewlett described Carousel in a 2008 interview as