�� Over their three and a half year existence Libertine has seen multiple U.S. and European tours, headlining as well as supporting everyone from the Misfits and D Generation to Reel Big Fish and Goldfnger. The band has not been shy about taking decidely 'unpunk' gigs either, having turned heads opening for Kid Rock, Motley Crue, Smashmouth, and even Third Eye Blind. They played� Joey Ramone's 1999 birthday bash in N.Y.C., Iggy Pop's in L.A. in 2000. Throw in an appearence at Woodstock '99, stints on three Vans Warped Tours, a few movie and soundtrack credits (including the H.B.O. film, Freak Talks About Sex), and you've got a pretty hectic schedule.
��Led by the raspy, Richard Butler-esque vocals of Belvy K., Libertine's blend of punk power, new wave melody, and goth darkness (not to mention superiour sartorial sense), have won the band a loyal & dedicated following. Libertine has recorded for some of today's top punk and indie labels, with releases on Sub$tandard/New Red Archives, Bomp!, Pelado, Kado, T.S.B., and Radioblast . Libertine has also made numerous compilation appearences, including Clash and Motley Crue tributes. �Over the last year the band's popularity has gone global; seeing Libertine CDs released in the U.K., Germany, and Australia, with Japan to follow later this summer.
�� Hit List Magazine calls Libertine "the perfect mix of glam, punk, and the sharp songwriting of the Psychedelic Furs and Jesus and Mary Chain...a perfect band for imperfect times." The Buffalo Art Voice said:� "What sets Libertine apart from the legions of punk revivalists is the infusion of post punk influences. ..the new wave sesnsibilities don't dull their hard edge as much as make it shine more. Add their unabashed trash-superstar mentality and perma cool stage presence and Libertine are the total rock and roll package."� |
