United Kingdom

2008
Depeche Mode splitting from their long-term US label

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 Kills Midnight Boom was released in March 18, 2008. Its music was used

Midnight Boom was released in March 18, 2008. Its music was used throughout many American TV shows, including 90210 . A big selection of songs from the album were featured in the hit television series Gossip Girl , and also, their track “Sour Cherry” was featured as the soundbed for…
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Black Sabbath New album recorded

which was recorded in the following year

Bullet for My Valentine Taste of Chaos tour

In support of the new album, the band toured North America and Australia in the spring of 2008 for the Taste of Chaos tour alongside Atreyu , Blessthefall , and Avenged Sevenfold .

The Kills On October 21, 2008, “Cheap and Cheerful” was used on the show House

On October 21, 2008, “Cheap and Cheerful” was used on the show House during the opening scene of the episode ” Lucky Thirteen “. “Cheap and Cheerful” can also be heard on the NHL 09 soundtrack. It was later used in the Fendi ‘s TV commercial for the “Fan di…
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New Order (band) included on the 2008 collector’s edition

“Blue Monday” was also included on the 2008 collector’s edition of Power, Corruption & Lies .

Dead Swans Nominated in Best British Newcomer

They were nominated in the Best British Newcomer category at the 2008 Kerrang! Awards .

Bullet for My Valentine European tour

In late 2008, the band toured Europe, supported by Lacuna Coil , Bleeding Through , and Black Tide .

Athlete (band) Played at 2008 TT motorcycle racing festival

They also played during the 2008 TT motorcycle racing festival on the Isle of Man .

Bullet for My Valentine No Fear Tour

The band performed in North America again in the summer of 2008 as part of the No Fear Tour with Bleeding Through , Cancer Bats and Black Tide .