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FU MANCHU Unveil New Album's Cover Art

Southern California rock quartet FU MANCHU has posted the cover art for their new album, We Must Obey, on their MySpace page.

The artwork was designed by John McGill, who first collaborated with Fu Manchu on their 2004 release, Start The Machine. More recently, McGill designed the cover art for the band’s new limited-edition EP, Hung Out To Dry, which features both a 7” single and a four-track compact disc.

“The cover artwork for We Must Obey is very representative of the lyrics and the overall theme of the record,” says Fu Manchu vocalist, guitarist and founding member Scott Hill. “It’s about not listening to others, and instead doing what you want to do and what you think is best for whatever situation you are in. I’m not talking about anarchy – just going with what you think is right for you, and trying not to be brainwashed.”

“We've dealt with some lame bullshit over the last few years, and now we only listen to ourselves,” Hill continues. “We are very happy with our record label, management and booking agent right now, so maybe the next record will go back to observations on UFO's, muscle cars, and Bigfoot – or maybe not.”

Fu Manchu’s tenth album and Century Media/Liquor and Poker debut, We Must Obey, was recorded at Hollywood’s Grandmaster Recorders studio (TOOL, NINE INCH NAILS, BLACK CROWES). Finishing touches were added by Gene Grimaldi at Oasis Mastering (VELVET REVOLVER, PENNYWISE, REV. HORTON HEAT). In addition to the songs 'Hung Out To Dry' and 'Between The Lines' – both currently available on the Hung Out To Dry EP – the album includes a cover of THE CARS’ classic 'Moving In Stereo'.

FU MANCHU - New Album Details Revealed; Tour Schedule Updated

Southern California rock quartet FU MANCHU delivers new details on the band’s upcoming tenth album and Century Media Records debut, We Must Obey, which will hit stores on February 19th, 2007.

The album will be released as limited edition featuring a luxurious slipcase art in a unique Hot Rod pinstriping style and a European only bonus track.

Here the full tracklisting:
'We Must Obey',
'Knew It All Along'
, 'Let Me Out',
'Hung Out To Dry',
'Shake It Loose',
'Land Of Giants',
'Between The Lines',
'Lesson',
'Moving In Stereo',
'Didn`t Really Try',
'Sensei Vs. Sensei',
'Never Again' (European bonus track).

The album was recorded at Hollywood’s Grandmaster Recorders studio. Finishing touches were added by Gene Grimaldi at Oasis Mastering. The album also includes a cover of THE CARS’ classic 'Moving In Stereo'.


You can check out some songs taken off We Must Obey at the band’s MySpace page, www.myspace.com/fumanchu .

FU MANCHU Premier New Track, Announce Guitar Contest; New Album To Stream Online Next Week

FU MANCHU have posted a second song from their new album We Must Obey, 'Knew It All Along', on their official MySpace page. On Tuesday (February 13th), the complete We Must Obey album will be posted at the same location, where it will be available for streaming until the album’s February 20th release date.

Though it follows in the formidable footsteps of such fuzz-rock landmarks as In Search Of…, The Action Is Go and King Of The Road, We Must Obey is being hailed as FU MANCHU’s finest offering to date. Guitar World praises its "uncompromisingly thunderous, combining Sabbath-like riffs and punk rock attitude,” while Metal Edge says the album proves that “FU MANCHU is the essence of pure rock.” Meanwhile, Alternative Press takes a minimalist approach in its 4.5-star review: “We Must Obey is the new FU MANCHU album. It has 11 songs. What more do you need to know?”

The album will be released as limited edition featuring a luxurious slipcase art in a unique Hot Rod pinstriping style and a European only bonus track.

Here the full tracklisting:
'We Must Obey',
'Knew It All Along',
'Let Me Out',
'Hung Out To Dry',
'Shake It Loose',
'Land Of Giants',
'Between The Lines',
'Lesson',
'Moving In Stereo',
'Didn`t Really Try',
'Sensei Vs. Sensei',
'Never Again' (European bonus track).

The album was recorded at Hollywood’s Grandmaster Recorders studio. Finishing touches were added by Gene Grimaldi at Oasis Mastering. The album also includes a cover of THE CARS’ classic 'Moving In Stereo'.

In other news, Century Media Records will issue a limited-edition clear vinyl version of We Must Obey on May 8th. In conjunction with its release, Ampeg will give away a clear guitar – the Dan Armstrong Plexi model played by FU front man Scott Hill. One of the 2,000 copies of the We Must Obey clear vinyl will include a “golden ticket” with instructions on how to redeem the grand prize. More details on the clear vinyl (which can currently be preordered at CMDistro.com) / clear guitar contest are included in the new We Must Obey e-card now posted at www.centurymedia.com/fumanchu .

FU MANCHU New Album Available For Streaming; Band To Film ‘Hung Out To Dry’ Video This Weekend


We Must Obey, the new album from Southern California fuzz-rockers FU MANCHU, is now available for streaming at the band’s official MySpace page. It will remain posted until the album’s February 20th street date.

Vocalist, guitarist and founding member Scott Hill describes the record as his “favorite Fu Manchu album from start to finish,” but he also acknowledges that it represents an angrier and more aggressive side of the band than some might expect. “The title We Must Obey is a big ‘Fuck you’ to people who like to tell us what we can and can't do,” he says. “It's not specifically directed at any one person, just at the thought of someone thinking that they know what's best for you, more than you knowing what's best for you. That theme runs through the entire record.

“It's a pissed-off sounding record,” Hill continues. “There are a few ‘quiet’ moments, but those are rare. I grew up on hardcore – punk rock bands from ‘80 to ‘85 – so I definitely think those influences are showing up a little more. There are some straightforward rock riffs on there as well. Overall, it's a very full, heavy and fuzzy-sounding record."

The band’s tenth album (and Century Media/Liquor and Poker debut), We Must Obey was recorded at Hollywood’s Grandmaster Recorders studio (TOOL, NINE INCH NAILS, BLACK CROWES). Finishing touches were added by Gene Grimaldi at Oasis Mastering (VELVET REVOLVER, PENNYWISE, REV. HORTON HEAT).

Here the full tracklisting:
'We Must Obey',
'Knew It All Along',
'Let Me Out',
'Hung Out To Dry',
'Shake It Loose',
'Land Of Giants',
'Between The Lines',
'Lesson',
'Moving In Stereo',
'Didn`t Really Try',
'Sensei Vs. Sensei',
'Never Again' (European bonus track).

In other news, Fu Manchu will film a video for 'Hung Out To Dry' in Los Angeles this weekend with director Lucas Heyne (MASTER P, TSAR, SWITCHFOOT).