Duran Duran Announce Album and Tour

On Friday, Duran Duran announced via Twitter that 'Paper Gods,' their first album in five years, will be coming out in September. The album was produced by Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson and Mr. Hudson, and will feature some pretty impressive guest appearances. 

The first single off the album features a performance by R&B star Janelle Monae. Also appearing on the album will be Canadian alternative star Kiesza,by Janelle Monae, and former Red Hot Chili Peppers’guitarist John Frusicante.

The 80s rockers will also hit the road in support of the record, including dates at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, and Rodgers’ FOLD Festival in Riverhead, Long Island.

Duran Duran’s North American tour dates:

• August 5th - The FOLD Festival (Riverhead/Long Island, NY)
• September 20th - Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Morrison, CO)
• September 23rd - Washington State Fair (Puyallup, WA)
• September 25th - Grand Sierra Resort & Casino (Reno, NV)
• September 25-27: (exact date to be announced) Life is Beautiful Festival (Las Vegas, NV)
• September 27th - Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre (San Diego, CA)
• October 1st - Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles, CA)
• October 2nd - The Greek Theatre (Berkeley, CA)
• October 3rd - Agua Caliente Casino (Rancho Mirage, CA)