Inspired by the band’s one-off, 2022 Halloween show at the Encore Theater at Wynn in Las Vegas, “Danse Macabre” is a spooky, ghoul-inspired 13-song collection. Duran Duran “Danse Macabre” album October 27th, 2023. The 13 song collection includes 2 new Duran Duran songs, “Black Moonlight” and “Confessions In The Afterlife” as well as their cover versions of songs by Talking Heads, Billie Eilish, The Specials, Rolling Stones, and Siouxsie And The Banshees, Rick James and Cerrone, as well as reinterpretations of the title track “Danse Macabre” and some of their own classic songs. The idea was born out of a show we played in Las Vegas on Oct. 31, 2022,” keyboardist Nick Rhodes explained in a press release. We had decided to seize the moment to create a unique, special event the temptation of using glorious gothic visuals set to a dark soundtrack of horror and humour was simply irresistible.”
Guest artists include original band member Andy Taylor and former guitarist Warren Cuccurullo, producer/guitarist Nile Rodgers and Victoria De Angelis of “Maneskin”. the track listing — which includes an update of the rare B-side and fan favourite “Secret Oktober”
“I hope you take a journey with us through the darker side of our inspirations into where we’re at in 2023,” drummer Roger Taylor added. “Maybe you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how Duran Duran got to this moment in time.”
“Danse Macabre” song release August 25th
“Black Moonlight” song release September 22nd
“Psycho Killer” song release October 24th
The Fat Angel Sings 