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The Libertines To Release Album In September
The Libertines will release their new album 'Anthems For Doomed Youth' on September 4.The reformed band - comprised of Pete Doherty, Carl Barât, John Hassall and Gary Powell - recorded the hotly anticipated LP with...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 July 2015
Carl Barat Praises Pete Doherty's Addiction Fight
Doherty has been hooked on heroin and crack cocaine for more than ten years, but he entered a specialist rehab clinic in Thailand last year (14) in a desperate bid to beat his...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 June 2015
The Libertines Play Secret Set Of Old And New Material On Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage
The Libertines were the very welcomed surprise on Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage yesterday evening, filling in the empty slot left when Florence + The Machine stepped up to headline in place of Foo Fighters. The reunited...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 27 June 2015
The Libertines Performed Secret Glasto Gig
The Libertines performed a secret set at Glastonbury last night (26.06.15).The London-based band took to The Pyramid Stage - which had simply read 'To Be Announced' to fill the gap left vacant when Florence +...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 June 2015
The Libertines' Snake Scare
The Libertines risked death from snake bites recording their new album.The reformed group secluded themselves away in a facility in Thailand to set down tracks for their comeback record and though there were few people...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 June 2015
Amy Winehouse Watched Over The Libertines
Amy Winehouse watched over The Libertines as they recorded their comeback album.The 'Time For Heroes' hitmakers lived in a Thai recording studio to set down tracks for their long-awaited LP, and though they kept the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 June 2015
The Libertines Work With 1d Producer
The Libertines are working with One Direction and Ed Sheeran's producer on their new album. Carl Barat has revealed the indie band decided to collaborate Grammy Award winner Jake Gosling on their third studio LP...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 April 2015
The Libertines To Announce Album 'Soon'
The Libertines will release details of their new album ''soon''.The band - made up of Carl Barat, John Hassall, Gary Powell and Pete Doherty - have recently been working on the follow-up to their self-titled...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 April 2015
The Libertines: 'It's Good To Be Back In The Studio'
The Libertines say it feels ''good to be back in the studio''.The band - made up of Carl Barat, John Hassall, Gary Powell and Pete Doherty - have recently been working on the follow-up to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2015
Carl Barat Vowed To Avoid Heroin And Cocaine
Carl Barat ''had a rule'' never to take heroin or cocaine.The Libertines' co-frontman admitted he struggled with drugs when he was younger but revealed his rule meant he has never suffered the same levels of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 February 2015
Live At Leeds 2015 Brings 200 Artists To 20 Venues
Every year in Leeds, the May Bank Holiday marks the return of a whole bunch of great gigs for the annual Live at Leeds festival. Played by tons of bands at venues all over the...
By Chris Canavan in Music / Festivals on 04 February 2015
Pete Doherty Working With Elephants To Stay Off Drugs
Pete Doherty is working in an elephant sanctuary to help him stay off drugs. The Libertines frontman has been helping out at the centre in Thailand since finishing his treatment for heroin addiction at the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 January 2015
Pete Doherty Wants Jack White For Album
Pete Doherty wants Jack White to produce The Libertines' next album.The 35-year-old rocker has revealed the band - which he formed with Carl Barat in 1997 - are planning to release their third album in...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 September 2014
The Libertines On Prostitutes, Football And ‘How Pete Doherty Kidnapped Us…’
While it may have been one of the most anticipated reunions of the year, The Libertines are still proving to be as chaotic and unpredictable as they were in The Good Old Days. The cult...
By Dan Greaves in Music / Festivals on 06 August 2014
The Libertines' Highly Praised Hyde Park Gig Interrupted By Surging Fans
The Libertines' first reunion gig on English soil got off to a rocky start when overzealous fans surged towards the stage whilst the band performed at the British Summer Time gig in Hyde Park, London....
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2014
The Libertines Bring Back The Good Old Days At London Hyde Park Reunion Show
The Libertines were reunited last night in front of a packed crowd in London’s Hyde Park, delivering a hit filled set in front of thousands of eager fans.Time for heroes? The Libertines are backArriving on...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 06 July 2014
The Libertines Reunite For Hits-laden Hyde Park Warm Up In Glasgow
The Libertines reunited over the weekend for a high energy show in Glasgow, as warm up for their massive reunion show at Hyde Park next weekend. The band, Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, bass player...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 June 2014
The Libertines Hoping For Record Deal
The Libertines are hoping to secure a new record deal after their reunion gig at London's Hyde Park. The 'Can't Stand Me Now' band - made up of Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, Gary Powell and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 May 2014
Car Barat: I Want A Career Like Damon Albarn
Carl Barat wants a career like Damon Albarn.The former Dirty Pretty Things frontman has launched a new band, The Jackals, and is currently preparing for a Libertines reunion show in London's Hyde Park later this...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 May 2014
Carl Barat: Libertines Reunion Is Risky
Carl Barat admits there is a ''colossal risk'' involved in reforming The Libertines. The co-frontman, who will be reunited with bandmates Pete Doherty, Gary Powell and John Hassall for a gig at London's Hyde Park...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 May 2014
The Libertines' Hyde Park Reunion: Can We Expect The Good Old Days?
Today, tickets for The Libertines’ Hyde Park reunion gig this July went on sale. Since the announcement that Peter Doherty and Carl Barat were reuniting for the summer festival it’s been hard to properly assess...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 03 May 2014
The Libertines' Hyde Park Gig Opposed By Hyde Park Residents
Carl Barat has issued a pragmatic response to those opposing The Libertines’ comeback gig at Hyde Park in early July. “If people are concerned about noise they shouldn't have moved to Hyde Park,” he said....
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 26 April 2014
Carl Barat And Pete Doherty Reunite The Libertines For British Summer Time Festival
Pete Doherty and Carl Barât will reunite their band The Libertines to perform a one-off show in Hyde Park this summer. The gig will be part of the Barclaycard British Summer Time concerts scheduled to...
By Sophie Miskiw in Music / Festivals on 25 April 2014
The Libertines To Reform For Big Money Hyde Park Show?
The Libertines look set to reunite for a gig at Hyde Park, following a post on the band's official Facebook page. Singer Pete Doherty also gave a recent interview in which he said he planned...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2014
Carl Barat Dumped Session Band Over Songs Criticism
British rocker Carl Barat decided to dump his session musicians and recruit a full-time band after he overheard them criticising his songs after a gig.The former Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things star headed out on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2014
Indie X-factor? Thousands Apply To Be In Carl Barat's New Band
Carl Barat has received over 1,000 applications to join his new band. The former Libertines man announced on New Year's Eve that he was looking to put a new team together, telling NME.com, "I don't...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 10 February 2014
Carl Barat Gives Up On Solo Career
British rocker Carl Barat is forming a new band to release his latest songs as he is sick of life as a solo artist.The guitarist shot to fame as co-frontman of cult band The Libertines...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 January 2014
Liam Gallagher Went Into Anaphylactic Shock After Eating Blue M&m
It would have been slightly ironic had a blue M&M nut killed off former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher. The Manchester-born singer, who's lived the rock n' roll lifestyle for over 20 years, admitted he thought...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 07 May 2013
Carl Barat Opens Up About Depression Battle
British rocker Carl Barat has spoken out about his battle with depression, revealing he turned to therapy to help him face his problems.The former Libertines star spent years struggling to cope with his emotions before...
By WENN on 28 February 2013
Carl Barat To Be Honoured With Doctorate
The Libertines star Carl Barat is to be awarded an honorary a doctorate from the University Of Winchester in England.The rocker will pick up his latest accolade next month (Nov12), according to Nme.com. Ironically,...
By WENN on 26 October 2012
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