Canadian punk rockers Billy Talent are excited to announce the release of their greatest hits album, aptly titled HITS in the US via The End Records, CLICK HERE to download on iTunes. The 14 song collection will include all the band’s biggest hits along with two new songs – “Kingdom of Zod” and “Chasing the Sun”.
“It’s amazing. A dream come true,” says Ben Kowalewicz of the greatest hits album. “All the songs we have on the record are songs that have changed us, and sculpted us as the band we are. We are very proud of it.”
Alternative Press recently caught up with the band to talk about the release, CLICK HERE to read the full interview.
In support of the release, the band has launched an interactive video vault on BillyTalent.com. Visitors to BillyTalent.com will be treated to exclusive video of the band offering commentary for each song on HITS. This exclusive footage was shot at the band’s studio in Toronto, and offers unique insight into each of these iconic songs. In addition to this inside look at the band’s greatest hits, the band has released the official video for “Kingdom of Zod” on their facebook page, CLICK HERE to watch, and will continue to roll out exclusive content.
On January 20th, a standard CD package containing fourteen songs as well as a limited edition deluxe package will be released in the US via The End Records/ADA. The deluxe package will include the following:
• The Hits CD
• A never before seen live performance video shot at Metropolis in Montreal and Sound Academy in Toronto as part of the limited run of Billy Talent’s 10th Anniversary tour
• A Prima Pak book including 36 pages of images hand-selected by the band from their expansive collection that chronicles the band’s 11 year career.
Billy Talent will also be offering exclusive super deluxe pre-order bundles available via The Omega Order, CLICK HERE to order. Each bundle includes:
• The Hits CD
• The Limited Edition Deluxe Hits CD/DVD package including the 36 page book
• Exclusive back patch
• Exclusive T-shirt
Since the release of their self-titled debut in 2003, Billy Talent have cemented themselves as a generation-defining rock band. Boasting nearly one million albums sold in Canada alone and nearly 3 million albums sold internationally, the band have seen multi-platinum certifications for their albums Billy Talent I and II and III, and platinum status for the latest studio album Dead Silence. The band has enjoyed tremendous success at Canadian rock radio where they have had three #1 hits that combined for 19 weeks at the top spot, five Top 5 hits, and five Top 10 hits.
