May 17th, 2012 
admin 
Here is the tracklist of Michael’s new album Carnaby Street:
1. You’re My Pain Killer
2. Carnaby Street
3. Forgive Me
4. Sugar
5. Route 69
6. Please Stay
7. Little Latin Lover
8. Hot and Sticky
9. From Cloud 9 to Heartache
10. My Baby Saved My Ass
Carnaby Street is currently scheduled for a June 4th release in the UK.
The CD can be pre-ordered from amazon.co.uk, amazon.com, amazon.de and amazon.co.jp.
It will also be available in a new official webshop, to be launched soon.
May 6th, 2012 admin May 2nd, 2012 admin 
MDB in the radio studio
Michael was recently interviewed on the radio show Music & Mayhem, hosted by Taylor Van Arsdale.
During the one-hour interview, several songs from the upcoming Carnaby Street album were played on radio for the first time.
“It’s so fun for me to listen to it for the first time on the radio. You know, I’m so lucky to be able to make a record today. I have a great label and people are being so kind and generous”, Michael said.
He also did an acoustic version of “Obsession”, live in the studio.
April 29th, 2012 admin 
Michael’s episode of The Finder has been re-scheduled a few times, but will finally air next Friday, May 4th on FOX.
In the episode, entitled “Voodoo Undo”, Michael plays an assassin called Icepick. “A wonderful role, somewhat similar to Murdoc”, he said a while ago.
The Finder stars Geoff Stults as Walter Sherman, Michael Clarke Duncan as Leo Knox, Mercedes Masohn as Isabel Zambada and Maddie Hasson as Willa Monday.
You can watch an episode trailer here.
April 25th, 2012 admin April 23rd, 2012 admin 
Robbie Blunt, Nigel Harrison, Michael Des Barres, Rod Davies and Pete Thompson
(Picture by Tadashi Tanaka)
Silverhead made a triumphant return to Japan on April 20th and 21st, as they played their first concerts in 38 years at the Shimokitazawa Garden in Tokyo, in front of an enthusiastic audience.
The setlist included four songs from the first album, seven songs from the second album, and two songs from the unreleased Brutiful album; “Marilyn” and “James Dean”.
Backstage in Tokyo
Setlist
1. Hello New York
2. Heavy Hammer
3. Rolling With My Baby
4. Sold Me Down The River
5. Ace Supreme
6. Only You
7. Marilyn
8. Rock Out Claudette Rock Out
9. More Than Your Mouth Can Hold
10. James Dean
11. Long Legged Lisa
12. Bright Light
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13. 16 And Savaged
The following message was posted on the official Silverhead page on Facebook after the shows:
“Wow, what a week!!! Its been a long time coming. The guys have finished 2 amazing shows and are now celebrating together before they leave Tokyo.
Many thanks to Vinyl Japan, Tetsuya, Izumi, Shimokitazawa Gardens, the crew and staff for making it all possible. You folks are amazing!
Pete say that the custom Silverhead drum head was put up for auction after the show and raised $22,000 for Japan’s Tsunami Relief fund (yes Dollars, not Yen)!!!!
To our Fans, Friends, and Family. Thank you for your continuing support. Only in our wildest dreams did we ever think this was possible. Please keep posting and visiting our site. Stay tuned for pics and more in the coming days and weeks. It will take some time for everyone to download their personal pics of the trip. We’ll be keeping in touch. Lots of big things in the making. We’re not done yet!”
Both shows were recorded and there are plans for a DVD release later.
April 14th, 2012 admin 
Album cover
It’s now been confirmed that the new album by The Michael Des Barres Band, entitled Carnaby Street, will be released by UK label Voiceprint/Gonzo media records.
The exact release date has not been set, but the album cover has been posted on the Gonzo Multimedia blog – along with a new interview with Michael.
The first single off the album is called “Painkiller” and can be heard on YouTube here. There will also be a music video for the song.
Stay tuned for the tracklist and more release info…
