Throbbing Gristle return with new CD, tour

Throbbing Gristle are back with “PART TWO – The Endless Not,” their first new studio album in 25 years. Each disc of the initial pressing will contain one of four different TG Totemic Gifts, which were handmade in Thailand under member Peter Christopherson’s personal supervision. There will also be a double vinyl edition.

The group has announced a series of live dates to coincide with the release:

Apr 30 DONAU FESTIVAL, Vienna, Austria.
May 27 TATE MODERN London. UK.
Jun 1 INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, London. UK
Jun 2 INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, London. UK
Jun 3 INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, London. UK
Jun 7 BIOS FESTIVAL, Athens. (tbc)
Jun 9 FASTERTHANSOUND, UK.
Jun 10 VENICE BIENNALE, Venice. (tbc)
Oct 6 EMILIA OPERA HOUSE Bologna, Italy. (tbc)
Oct 13 FREIZE ART FAIR London. UK

For more info, check out the official Throbbing Gristle website. A music sample from “PART TWO – The Endless Not” has been posted on the Throbbing Gristle MySpace page.