The Prodigy are a British electronic music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990, in Braintree, Essex, England. Along with Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers and The Crystal Method, as well as other acts they are pioneers of the big beat electronic dance genre which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s, and are known for high-quality live sets. They have sold over 16 million records worldwide which is unequaled in dance music history.
Their music consists of various styles ranging from rave, hardcore, industrial and breakbeat in the early 1990s to alternative rock, big beat and nu skool breaks with punk vocal elements in later times. The current band members include Liam Howlett (composer/keyboards), Keith Flint (dancer/vocalist) and Maxim (MC/vocalist). Leeroy Thornhill (dancer/very occasional live keyboards) was a member of the band from 1990 to 2000, as was a female dancer/vocalist called Sharky who left the band during their early period. The Prodigy first emerged on the underground rave scene in the early 1990s, and have since then achieved immense popularity and worldwide renown.
The name displayed on album covers changed from "The Prodigy" to "Prodigy" between Music for the Jilted Generation and The Fat of the Land in 1997 and back again with the release of Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned in 2004. However, Howlett has stated that the title has always been "The Prodigy". The change was made only to fit within the displayed logo, according to Howlett.
On November 5, 2008, It was announced that the band's fifth studio album would be called Invaders Must Die and will be released on the band's new label, Take Me to the Hospital.[8] in the USA on March 3, 2009[9]
The album features drummer Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) on drums for "Run with the Wolves". The top ten hit "Omen" and the "Invaders Must Die" tracks were co-produced with Does It Offend You, Yeah? frontman James Rushent.
Invaders Must Die was released on February 21, 2009 in Australia and in Europe on February 23, 2009. The single "Omen" debuted at #1 on the Canadian Singles Chart the week of February 25th, 2009.
Artist: The Prodigy
Title: Invaders Must Die [Promo]
Year: 2009
Genre: Electronic punk
Label: Take Me To The Hospital
Playtime: 00:45:52
Tracklist:
1. Invaders must die (Watch Video Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiqFcc_l_Kk )
2. Omen
3. Thunder
4. Colours
5. Take me to the hospital
6. Warriors dance
7. Run with the wolves
8. Omen reprise
9. World's on fire
10. Piranha
11. Stand up
More Festival Announcements...
The Prodigy will be appearing at the following European festivals this Summer: 19th June – Live In The Park, Donard Park, Newcastle, County Down, N Ireland / www.planetlovemusic.com 5th July - Heineken Open’er Festival, Gdynia, Poland / www.opener.pl Keep checking back for more live dates...
Limited edition tour posters
Check out the limited edition tour poster prints by artist / illustrator Dan Kitchener. Only 20 copies of this exclusive poster will be sold each night on the current European tour. Each poster is numbered and stamped with The Prodigy official seal for authenticity. If you miss out there will be another chance to get hold of one of these posters at the end of the tour. The last 20 have been signed by the band and artist, and will be given away as prizes in an end of tour competition.
The Prodigy join Oasis in line up for Rock Werchter Festival
The Prodigy join the likes of Kings of Leon, Metallica, Placebo & Oasis for Belgium's biggest rock festival - Rock Werchter in Rotselaar. Taking place over 4 days, The Prodigy play the main stage on the opening night, July 2nd. For more info & tickets visit www.rockwerchter.be & www.proximusgoformusic.be or telephone 0900 2 60 60 (within Belgium) 0900 45 000 45 (within Holland) +32 34 00 00 34 (all other countries)
Global Gathering Festival
The Prodigy will headline the UK'S Global Gathering festival, alongside Orbital & Pendulum on Friday July 24th. The event takes place over two days at Stratford Upon Avon's Long Marston Airfield. Click here for line up & tickets.
SOS 4.8 Festival, Spain
The Prodigy kick off the festival season at SOS 4.8 on May 1st in Murcia, Spain. A 2 day festival of music & contemporary art, The Prodigy will be joined by Underworld & 2 Many DJs amongst others. For more info & tickets visit: here or here
Toronto & Download festival dates
Toronto, Canada We've now added a date at Kool Haus in Toronto on Wednesday 25th March Tickets are on sale now from here Download Festival 2009 The Prodigy will be appearing at the UK's premier rock festival Download at Donington Park on Saturday June 13th. For more information & tickets visit here
The Prodigy in print
If your mp3 player battery has died you can still enjoy The Prodigy in these magazines out at the moment. Clash - March issue Loaded - March issue Front - March issue And this weeks NME (7th Feb 09) And once your player has started working, MixMag has an interview on a podcast - more info on their website.
