*JAZ COLEMAN * *KILLING JOKE FRONTMAN RECEIVES MAJOR AWARD IN FRANCE FOR SERVICE TO THE ARTS… * * * PRIOR TO the band’s sold-out headline show in Paris on September 27th, *Killing Joke* vocalist *Jaz Coleman* was presented with a prestigious award at the Casino de Paris. In the presence of friends, family and local dignitaries, *Jaz* was formally honoured as ‘*Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres*’ in a ceremony that saw music from new *Killing Joke* album ‘*Absolute Dissent*’ played alongside poetry readings and classical music pieces. ‘*ABSOLUTE DISSENT*’, released on *September 27th* via *Spinefarm Records UK *, features 12 brand new tracks, and is the first time the original *KJ*line-up has played together in almost 30 years. A new single/video, ‘*European Super State’*, is currently being scheduled for release, and the band has two UK headline shows confirmed for *October*, including their first London show with the original line up in 28 years. These are:- *15th Edinburgh, Picture House 16th London, Hammersmith Apollo *Swiss outfit the *Young Gods* will be special guests on both dates. http://www.killingjoke.com | http://www.myspace.com/killingjokeofficial http://www.spinefarmrecords.co.uk | http://www.myspace.com/spinefarmrecordsuk
