The Living End to record new album

The Living End are heading into the studio

with producer John Agnello at Water Music Studios in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Agnello forged a name for himself in the heady days of the ‘90s, working

with Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jnr and The Hold Steady. Water Music Studios

has also played host to a wealth of music industry heavyweights including

U2, Evan Dando and Ryan Adams.  

While The Living End have been around

for more than a decade, they continue to produce fresh tunes that appeal

to both old fans and new converts alike. And these new demos are no

exception. The Living End hit the road earlier this year under The Longnecks

moniker to trial the new material in a live setting, giving them instant

feedback on the new tracks and capturing the live energy they are so

well known for.  

"After quite a long period of writing/demoing

we are keen as hell to get in the studio and make the best record of

our career. We are more excited about the new material than any time

before in The Living End's history - seriously!" says frontman Chris

Cheney. 

"There is a heaviness and depth to

the new stuff that we simply haven't had before. We haven't worked alongside

producer John Agnello before but judging from the rock records he's

done, we feel he can capture the energy and attack that we are after."

Agnello heard the new demos from The

Living End and was blown away. He is really excited to be working with

the band.  

"From the moment I heard the demos

of the new songs, I knew this would be a special record.  Chris's vocals

really blew me away and the lyrics are great.  There are some real standout

songs, among them, "Kid" and "Waiting For The Silence."

 It also doesn't hurt that they are my nephew's favorite band of all

time and he's been up my ass about meeting them since I told him,"

says Agnello. 

The Living End will then be stepping

into mix the record with legendary producer Brendan O’Brien, who will

be mixing the album in between his commitments recording the new AC/DC

album and the new Pearl Jam record.

"We are very excited that Brendan O'Brien

will be at the mixing desk and although we've never worked with him

either, we feel his track record speaks for itself."

The Living End’s first album on Dew

Process/UMA is due out in mid-July.