LAIBACH to Release ‘Opus Dei Revisited’ Double Album in December 2024 and Announce 2024-2025 Tour
LAIBACH, the Slovenian collective, has announced the release of a newly reworked version of their 1987 album Opus Dei under the title Opus Dei Revisited. This project is set to be released on December 13, 2024, by Mute Records, available in double vinyl, double CD, and digital formats. The album will feature two distinct versions of the original work.
Artist: Laibach
Release Date: 2024-12-13
Genres: Electronica, Industrial Music
Label: Mute Records
Description: Laibach’s Opus Dei Revisited: A deep dive into the remastered industrial classic that redefined pop and power.
The first disc of the album features a complete reworking of the original tracks by LAIBACH. These updated versions were developed and refined during the band’s ongoing Opus Dei Revisited tour, which began earlier this year. The second disc includes remixes by Rico Conning, who previously worked on the 1987 release. Conning revisited the original master tapes, reinterpreting the tracks with a fresh perspective while maintaining key elements from the original.
The original Opus Dei album was LAIBACH’s first release with Mute Records was a transformative moment in the band’s career, expanding their reach beyond Eastern Europe. The album included reworked versions of pop songs such as Leben heißt Leben, a German-language adaptation of Opus’ Live is Life, which will be featured again on the Opus Dei Revisited release.
LAIBACH was formed in 1980 in the industrial town of Trbovlje, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia), during a period of political and social upheaval following the death of Josip Broz Tito. Initially, the group faced censorship and was banned in Yugoslavia due to their controversial performances and imagery. However, they gained recognition across Europe, particularly after embarking on the Occupied Europe Tour, which spanned both Eastern and Western Bloc countries.
In addition to their extensive discography, LAIBACH has engaged in various interdisciplinary projects, including film, theater, and performance art. The group’s 2015 performances in North Korea were the subject of a 2017 documentary, and in recent years they have continued to work on politically charged and artistically ambitious projects. In 2022, they released Wir sind das Volk (ein Musical aus Deutschland), based on the writings of German playwright Heiner Müller. Their upcoming work includes a planned performance in Tehran of the original symphonic composition Alamut, created in collaboration with Iranian musicians and composers.
Opus Dei Revisited is a companion piece to the previously released Opus Dei (Remastered), which was made available in May 2024.
Tracklisting for Opus Dei Revisited
Vinyl and CD Versions:
- Opus Dei Revisited 2024
A1. Leben heißt Leben RE
A2. Geburt einer Nation RE
A3. Leben-Tod RE
A4. F.I.A.T. RE
B1. Transnational RE
B2. How the West Was Won RE
B3. The Great Seal RE
B4. Opus Dei RE - Rico Conning’s Inner Ear RMX 2024
C1. Leben heißt Leben RMX
C2. Geburt einer Nation RMX
C3. Leben-Tod RMX
C4. F.I.A.T. RMX
D1. Opus Dei RMX
D2. Transnational RMX
D3. How the West Was Won RMX
D4. The Great Seal RMX
LAIBACH Tour Dates 2024-2025:
The Opus Dei Revisited tour continues with dates scheduled across Europe in October 2024, followed by additional performances in February and March 2025, including shows in the United Kingdom, Austria, Greece, and Romania.
Recent releases by LAIBACH include Opus Dei (Remastered), The Engine of Survival, Love is Still Alive EP, and The Future.
For full tour details and tickets, visit the official LAIBACH website at www.laibach.org.
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