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Tokio Hotel
Tokio Hotel’s new single “Automatic” is available today! Head over to iTunes to grab the epic, first single from their upcoming album Humanoid.
Fans of the German pop phenomenon can now visit Fuse.com’s No. 1 Countdown to vote for the “Automatic” video. Simply check off the band’s name in “Viewer’s Choice” to help them reach #1. Haven’t seen the video yet? Watch it here.
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Tokio Hotel will release their sophomore album, Humanoid, in October. The first single from the album is titled Automatic and it’ll drop on September 22.
It’s been a long year for the army of Tokio Hotel followers. But come October, the visually captivating German-born international rock idols plan to pay back their fans’ dedication–with interest. Humanoid is the highly anticipated follow-up to the platinum-selling, MTV VMA-winning group’s 2008 US debut, Scream.
“We took our time with this album until we had the perfect feeling about the songs and the entire production,” singer Bill Kaulitz said. “We�re totally in love with Humanoid and hope it will make up for the fans’ long wait!”
The first single, “Automatic,” clocks in at just over three minutes but feels like an epic, thanks to the growling, layered guitar work of Tom Kaulitz, 19, and his twin brother Bill’s anthemic, heartfelt yowl. In the opening verse, he sings, “You’re automatic and your heart’s like an engine/I die with every beat.” The contagious words and melodies are only highlighted by the honed, mechanical precision of 22-year-old bassist Georg Listing and 20-year old drummer Gustav Schafer. It’s one of their best ever slices of driving desperation destined to become fans’ favorite scream-along.
The biggest act to come out of Germany in 20 years, Tokio Hotel has gone 10x platinum, scored four #1 singles, sold out arenas and stadiums across Europe and played to 500,000 people at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in 2008. Along the way, they picked up MTV’s Best New Artist VMA and a nomination for Best Pop Video for “Ready, Set, Go!” among other accolades.
Already an established international sensation, the musicians hunkered down for months with longtime producer David Jost with the goal of releasing 13 science fiction-inspired, timeless tracks to the entire world all at once. The new record secures a place for Tokio Hotel as one of rock’s most enduring groups. Humanoid will be available October 6 on Cherrytree/Interscope Records. “Automatic” will be available for download Sept. 22.
Click the gorgeous picture above for a larger one. Makes a killer wallpaper for your computer.
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Hilarious Jimmy Fallon debuts The Dave Matthews GPS Navigational System!
For more information on Dave Matthews Band visits www.DaveMatthewsBand.com. Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King is in stores now!
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Tokio Hotel
Tokio Hotel are featured on the Yahoo Music homepage, in the latest installment of “Pepsi Smash: Another Side Of”. The band members (with their beautiful accents) describe their experiences in the United States during a heated game of Jenga in their LA hotel room. I love that game!
Tokio Hotel fans will also want to check out Teen.com for a great 5 part video piece they put together. Each video captures another side of the German quartet that cannot be missed. You’ll want to see each one.
Finally, Tokio Hotel has just released a new DVD, Tokio Hotel: Caught On Camera which is available exclusively at Hot Topic, and Hot Topic on-line. You should also check out the hot Tokio Hotel tees available at Hot Topic. The last time I was in my local Hot Topic (looking for Twilight merch), I heard about 5 teenagers (4 girls, 1 guy) scream in unison, “Tokio Hotel!” My head jerked around because, from their reactions, I thought the guys were actually there. Alas, it was the tees and it was a tease.
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