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King Khan & the Shrines: Idle No More

Posted by Loren on June 13, 2013

King Khan & the Shrines: Idle No More
Matias Corral

While making news in the return to performing with Mark Sultan as King Khan & the BBQ Show, wild frontman King Khan has announced a new Merge Records release on September 3, the fittingly titled Idle No More.

The album comes six years after What Is!? (Vice Records) and will include a nine man line-up. Check out the video to "Bite My Tongue" after the jump.

King Khan & the Shrines - Bite My Tongue from Merge Records on Vimeo.

King Khan & the Shrines: Idle No More
Matias Corral

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