New reinterpretation by Laibach includes three versions of Foreigner’s ballad

The Slovenian collective Laibach, has released “I Want to Know What Love Is,” marking the completion of a trilogy of reinterpretations. The release, available on Mute Records across all digital platforms, features three versions of the Foreigner classic: the original interpretation, an extended mix, and a distorted love mix. This release follows their earlier interpretations of “Strange Fruit” and “White Christmas.”

Title: Opus Dei
Artist: Laibach
Genres: Electronica, Industrial Music
Label: Mute Records
Description: Laibach releases I Want to Know What Love Is, a three-track reinterpretation on Mute, part of a trilogy exploring AOR classics.

The arrangement of the new release was created by Laibach in collaboration with the Slovenian duo Silence, while the production was handled by Grammy-winning producer Marc Urselli, whose credits include work with Nick Cave, Lou Reed, and U2. The approach emphasizes a straightforward and cohesive reinterpretation of the track.

The song has been performed as an encore during the Opus Dei Revisited Tour, which began in 2023 and will continue into 2025. The performances have sparked audience participation, with attendees singing along to the reimagined version of this widely recognized track.

Track Listing

1. I Want to Know What Love Is
2. I Want to Know What Love Is (Extended Mix)
3. I Want to Know What Love Is (Distorted Love Mix)

Upcoming Tour Dates

Laibach will continue the Opus Dei Revisited Tour across Europe and the UK in February and March 2025, including performances in London, Manchester, and Bristol. Full tour dates and ticket links are available on the official Laibach website.

LAIBACH – OPUS DEI REVISITED TOUR – 2025

07 Feb – Ljubljana, Kino Šiška, SI [tickets]

08 Feb – Ljubljana, Kino Šiška, SI [tickets] – NEW DATE16 Feb – Krakow Kwadrat, PL [tickets]

18 Feb- Ostrava, Barrak, CZ [tickets]

19 Feb – Vienna, Arena, AT [tickets]

20 Feb – Jena, F-Haus, DE [tickets]

21 Feb – Sittard, Poppodium Volt, NL [tickets]

22 Feb – London, Islington Assembly Hall, UK [tickets]

23 Feb – Manchester, Ritz, UK [tickets]24 Feb – Southampton, The 1865, UK [tickets]25 Feb – Bristol, Trinity Centre, UK [tickets]

27 Feb – Lausanne, Les Docks, CH [tickets]

28 Feb – Bologna, Link, IT [tickets]01 March – Nova Gorica, SNG Nova Gorica, SI [tickets]

04 March – Skopje, Macedonian Philharmonic MK [tickets]

05 March – Athens, Gazarte, GR [tickets]06 March – Sofia, Pirotska 5, BG [tickets]

07 March – Bucharest, Quantic Club, RO  [tickets]

08 March – Beograd, Dom Omladine, RS [tickets]21 March – Maribor, Narodni dom, SI [tickets]

Founded in 1980 in Trbovlje, Laibach is a collective whose work encompasses music, visual art, and performance. Frequently described as provocative, the group employs a multimedia approach that examines themes of totalitarianism, history, and societal structures. The band has been associated with the Neue Slowenische Kunst (NSK) movement, reflecting its focus on art as a critical medium.

Over the years, Laibach has garnered international attention for its reinterpretations of popular and classical music, often transforming familiar tracks into layered commentaries on cultural and political themes. Notable releases include the 1987 album Opus Dei, which brought international recognition with reworked versions of Queen and Status Quo songs.

Their most recent works, such as Love Is Still Alive EP (2023) and Opus Dei Revisited, continue their tradition of blending reinterpretation with commentary, offering new perspectives on well-known tracks.

Recent Releases

• Opus Dei Revisited
• The John Peel Sessions (1986-87)
• White Christmas
• Strange Fruit
• The Engine of Survival
• Love Is Still Alive EP

“I Want to Know What Love Is” is available now, with further information and tour details on Laibach’s official website.

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