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FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL ANNOUNCES LATE-MARCH WORLDWIDE RELEASE OF TOTO XIV
First New Studio Album in Ten Years Out In Europe 3/20, The UK and Oceania on 3/23, and North America on 3/24
World Tour Commences In Glasgow on May 21, 2015
North American Dates To Follow
Frontiers Music Srl has announced a March 20 release date for TOTO XIV in Europe, with The UK
and Oceania on March 23, and North America on March 24. The album will hit retail globally, with
specific dates for territories in Asia, South America and others to follow. Configurations include CD, with
a deluxe edition available featuring a "making of" documentary on DVD, expanded booklet that includes
an in depth story and interview about the new album alongside exclusive pictures in ecol-book packaging.
Additionally Toto XIV will be available as a 2LP vinyl set, and a Super Deluxe limited edition which
includes the Deluxe CD/DVD edition, 2LP vinyl, an exclusive poster, t-shirt (large size only), and
lithograph. The album will be available via all digital retailers. A pre-order has gone live via Amazon for
the LP (Amazon.com: Toto: Toto XIV: Music), CD (Amazon.com: Toto: Toto XIV: Music) and Deluxe Edition
(Amazon.com: Toto: Toto XIV: Music).
The new album is a realized vision three plus decades in the making exhibiting world-class musicianship,
masterful arrangements, topical lyrical commentary, and melodies that the collective genius of Lukather,
Paich, Porcaro, Williams and their assembled band-mates bring to life. TOTO XIV is the band’s first
album of new material since 2006’s Falling In Between. However, the band personally considers the
new album to be the true follow-up to TOTO IV, which made the band global superstars.
Keyboardist Steve Porcaro reveals, "This is opposite of going through the motions. We are treating this
like it is Toto V, our follow-up to TOTO IV. We just want to be the best version of ourselves that we can
be. Be true to ourselves and make the best music we can. Entertain people which is what we were put on
this Earth for." Keyboardist David Paich reflects, "I think of TOTO as a unit and a band that carries a
responsibility when it goes out there in to the public consciousness. There is so much negativity and
darkness that I think you have to be as Quincy Jones puts it, 'beams of light that blast through the
darkness'."
As they began the process of a return the studio, all of the principle long-term members brought their Agame
to the table. Guitarist Steve "Luke" Lukather offers, "When you put us in a room, and everybody
brings in their pieces, the next thing you know it all fits together. Everybody's performances are top
notch. We are really bringing our best out, forcing ourselves to make personal best choices, what's best
for the music. I'm really excited to hear what people think." Singer Joseph Williams adds, "We are
talking about a band where everybody is a writer, and everybody is a lead singer, and everybody is a
player. All involved brought this trio to the table where it could just live on its own."
Founding bassist David Hungate returns to the fold, about whom Luke simply offers, "No one plays like
David Hungate." Drums were performed by Keith Carlock who's commitments to Steely Dan prohibit
him from participating in the 2015 World Tour. Shannon Forest will be behind the kit, who was a part
of the band's 2014 North American run. Luke offers, "Shannon is a world class drummer and we are
honored to have him back with us."
The sessions were co-produced by CJ Vanston, who Paich looks upon as, "everything a producer is
supposed to be and more - a musicians producer." Vanston states, "There have never been better
musicians on the planet, especially in a band together. This is an amazing record and I am completely
thrilled to be a part of it. This is a dream job for me." Porcaro offers an additional thought stating, "I
think the band is hit upon a very healthy creative tension for this project. I'm very excited about it." For
Williams he reflects, "Just imagine being able to stand on stage in front of enormous crowd of people, and
you are playing great music with the best musicians in the world, and you look around, and they are some
of your best friends in the world. It's the best feeling any person could have." For Porcaro he shares, "It
is kind of hard to find words of what it means to have a smile on your face to go to work every day and
we have the fans to thank for that - so thank you."
The band will hit the ground running with an extensive European headline arena tour with appearances at
key festivals. The itinerary begins in Glasgow on May 21, and takes Toto through the UK, France,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Poland,
Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Italy, and Belgium. Ticket sales came out of the box with strength,
with some appearances selling out within days of on-sale. A North American tour will follow in the
summer of 2015.
The band is also in the planning stages for their return to Asia later this year.
The last couple of years have been active, with a seven show sold-out tour of Asia that took them through
Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, Sendai and Sapporo in April 2014. Also that month, the 35th Anniversary Tour
- Live In Poland title was released, debuting at #1 in territories across the globe. Last August and
September, the band hit the road travelling across North America as co-headliners with Michael
McDonald, which when it was all said and done was their most comprehensive tour on the continent in
years.
Historically, few ensembles in the history of recorded music have individually or collectively had a larger
imprint on pop culture than the members of TOTO. As individuals, the band members’ imprint can be
heard on an astonishing 5000 albums that together amass a sales history of a HALF A BILLION albums.
Amongst these recordings, NARAS applauded the performances with 225 Grammy nominations. TOTO
sold 35 million albums, and today continue to be a worldwide arena draw staging standing room only
events across the globe. They are pop culture, and are one of the few 70s bands that have endured the
changing trends and styles, and 35 plus years in to a career enjoy a multi-generational fan base. It is not
an exaggeration to estimate that 95% of the world's population has heard a performance by a member of
TOTO.
Toto also continues to raise awareness for ALS, for their brother and friend, Mike Porcaro, who has been
diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease. The band commits energies towards fundraising for Police
and Fire Departments of California and the Fallen Heroes initiative (The Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund Sponsored by Crossfire Alarms), and
help the United Nations in their humanitarian endeavors through music.
An EPK featuring the band's insights can be viewed here:
FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL ANNOUNCES LATE-MARCH WORLDWIDE RELEASE OF TOTO XIV
First New Studio Album in Ten Years Out In Europe 3/20, The UK and Oceania on 3/23, and North America on 3/24
World Tour Commences In Glasgow on May 21, 2015
North American Dates To Follow
Frontiers Music Srl has announced a March 20 release date for TOTO XIV in Europe, with The UK
and Oceania on March 23, and North America on March 24. The album will hit retail globally, with
specific dates for territories in Asia, South America and others to follow. Configurations include CD, with
a deluxe edition available featuring a "making of" documentary on DVD, expanded booklet that includes
an in depth story and interview about the new album alongside exclusive pictures in ecol-book packaging.
Additionally Toto XIV will be available as a 2LP vinyl set, and a Super Deluxe limited edition which
includes the Deluxe CD/DVD edition, 2LP vinyl, an exclusive poster, t-shirt (large size only), and
lithograph. The album will be available via all digital retailers. A pre-order has gone live via Amazon for
the LP (Amazon.com: Toto: Toto XIV: Music), CD (Amazon.com: Toto: Toto XIV: Music) and Deluxe Edition
(Amazon.com: Toto: Toto XIV: Music).
The new album is a realized vision three plus decades in the making exhibiting world-class musicianship,
masterful arrangements, topical lyrical commentary, and melodies that the collective genius of Lukather,
Paich, Porcaro, Williams and their assembled band-mates bring to life. TOTO XIV is the band’s first
album of new material since 2006’s Falling In Between. However, the band personally considers the
new album to be the true follow-up to TOTO IV, which made the band global superstars.
Keyboardist Steve Porcaro reveals, "This is opposite of going through the motions. We are treating this
like it is Toto V, our follow-up to TOTO IV. We just want to be the best version of ourselves that we can
be. Be true to ourselves and make the best music we can. Entertain people which is what we were put on
this Earth for." Keyboardist David Paich reflects, "I think of TOTO as a unit and a band that carries a
responsibility when it goes out there in to the public consciousness. There is so much negativity and
darkness that I think you have to be as Quincy Jones puts it, 'beams of light that blast through the
darkness'."
As they began the process of a return the studio, all of the principle long-term members brought their Agame
to the table. Guitarist Steve "Luke" Lukather offers, "When you put us in a room, and everybody
brings in their pieces, the next thing you know it all fits together. Everybody's performances are top
notch. We are really bringing our best out, forcing ourselves to make personal best choices, what's best
for the music. I'm really excited to hear what people think." Singer Joseph Williams adds, "We are
talking about a band where everybody is a writer, and everybody is a lead singer, and everybody is a
player. All involved brought this trio to the table where it could just live on its own."
Founding bassist David Hungate returns to the fold, about whom Luke simply offers, "No one plays like
David Hungate." Drums were performed by Keith Carlock who's commitments to Steely Dan prohibit
him from participating in the 2015 World Tour. Shannon Forest will be behind the kit, who was a part
of the band's 2014 North American run. Luke offers, "Shannon is a world class drummer and we are
honored to have him back with us."
The sessions were co-produced by CJ Vanston, who Paich looks upon as, "everything a producer is
supposed to be and more - a musicians producer." Vanston states, "There have never been better
musicians on the planet, especially in a band together. This is an amazing record and I am completely
thrilled to be a part of it. This is a dream job for me." Porcaro offers an additional thought stating, "I
think the band is hit upon a very healthy creative tension for this project. I'm very excited about it." For
Williams he reflects, "Just imagine being able to stand on stage in front of enormous crowd of people, and
you are playing great music with the best musicians in the world, and you look around, and they are some
of your best friends in the world. It's the best feeling any person could have." For Porcaro he shares, "It
is kind of hard to find words of what it means to have a smile on your face to go to work every day and
we have the fans to thank for that - so thank you."
The band will hit the ground running with an extensive European headline arena tour with appearances at
key festivals. The itinerary begins in Glasgow on May 21, and takes Toto through the UK, France,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Poland,
Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Italy, and Belgium. Ticket sales came out of the box with strength,
with some appearances selling out within days of on-sale. A North American tour will follow in the
summer of 2015.
The band is also in the planning stages for their return to Asia later this year.
The last couple of years have been active, with a seven show sold-out tour of Asia that took them through
Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, Sendai and Sapporo in April 2014. Also that month, the 35th Anniversary Tour
- Live In Poland title was released, debuting at #1 in territories across the globe. Last August and
September, the band hit the road travelling across North America as co-headliners with Michael
McDonald, which when it was all said and done was their most comprehensive tour on the continent in
years.
Historically, few ensembles in the history of recorded music have individually or collectively had a larger
imprint on pop culture than the members of TOTO. As individuals, the band members’ imprint can be
heard on an astonishing 5000 albums that together amass a sales history of a HALF A BILLION albums.
Amongst these recordings, NARAS applauded the performances with 225 Grammy nominations. TOTO
sold 35 million albums, and today continue to be a worldwide arena draw staging standing room only
events across the globe. They are pop culture, and are one of the few 70s bands that have endured the
changing trends and styles, and 35 plus years in to a career enjoy a multi-generational fan base. It is not
an exaggeration to estimate that 95% of the world's population has heard a performance by a member of
TOTO.
Toto also continues to raise awareness for ALS, for their brother and friend, Mike Porcaro, who has been
diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease. The band commits energies towards fundraising for Police
and Fire Departments of California and the Fallen Heroes initiative (The Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund Sponsored by Crossfire Alarms), and
help the United Nations in their humanitarian endeavors through music.
An EPK featuring the band's insights can be viewed here:
