Placebo

Placebo, now signed to Universal Music, have to date recorded seven studio albums and sold more than 12 million records worldwide. The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1996, was certified gold in the UK and achieved platinum status in France. Since then, Placebo have enjoyed an ever growing level of success around the world with their unique blend of music and outstanding live performances. Their dark and melodic trademark sound featuring singer Brian Molko's instantly recognisable vocals has become one of the strongest brands in rock over the past decade. In 2009, Placebo received the MTV Europe Music Award for 'Best Alternative' act. Their 2009 album, "Battle for the Sun", released through a network of independent partners worldwide, went to No. 1 in 10 countries and reached top 5 in 20 countries, and was also No. 1 on the Billboard European Album Charts for a fortnight.

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"I haven't felt this comfortable in my skin ever," he smiles. "In the early days I was all over the shop, extreme in my lifestyle. A lot of it's to do with masking insecurity and with bravado. I feel much more settled now. I think we have to prove ourselves again to a certain degree, coming back this time, because to come back and to be sloppy and lazy and all rock star about it would get us an immediate finger in the face. I think the attitude we're coming back with this time is not taking past success for granted, and we've got to work for whatever success we can get. I'm really looking forward to the hard work aspect of convincing people that you're still relevant and convince people that you're not old. We're coming out fighting."