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West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum out today

7th June 2009

"Their third riotous album, custom-built to beat recession blues." Q ****

"a band at the top of their game, on course to join Britain’s rock elite" The Sun

"whomping monster-rock" Uncut ****

West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum is out to download now. You can get it at:

iTunes | 7digital

The CD hits the shelves tomorrow. You can buy it online from:

Amazon | Play

In store appearance

The band will be playing a live set at HMV Manchester on Monday at 6pm and then signing copies of the new album.

You can pick up free wristbands for the event only from from the HMV Manchester, 90 Market St. store from 8.00am on Monday 8 June. One wristband per customer maximum, in person only, while stocks last, subject to availability, at participating store only. Due to the whimsical nature of the entertainment industry, events are subject to change without notice.

Dispatches From The Madhouse

"a napalming of normality to rival the Tet Offensive"

Have a look at Dispatches From The Madhouse on kasabian.co.uk - a series of bulletins from within the Kasabian camp, delivered by Dr Elliot Palm, Consultant Narcologist at West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum.

It'll give you inside updates on what the band have been up to and the first instalment is up right now.

Watch the secret gig

Kasabian's secret gig at London's HMV Forum will be shown by independent web and mobile TV service Babelgum in its entirety on June 7th. Babelgum will also be screening some exclusive Kasabian features - check these out:

Behind the scenes with Kasabian
Processed Beats backstage acoustic
Kasabian and The Mighty Boosh

Head over to Babelgum's website or check out their iPhone application to watch these and more.

Pub takeovers

The Monarch pub in Camden, London has renamed itself the West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum for a week. They, as well as a number of other pubs across London, will be playing three tracks from the new album per hour, for a whole week. They'll also be serving their drinks and other potions in special West Ryder glasses...