Duran Duran cover ELO’s ‘Evil Woman’

The song is available in time for Halloween

Duran Duran shares a cover of ELO’s “Evil Woman,” one of the bonus tracks on Danse Macabre – De Luxe, available digitally on October 11th and on CD and a vinyl box set on October 25th via BMG/Tape Modern. The track sees Duran Duran add their signature disco flair to ELO’s original with the addition of energetic strings, synths, and guitar from longtime Duran Duran guitarist, Dom Brown, and Simon Le Bon’s unmistakable vocals.

Duran Duran has also announced a short North American east-coast run, set to begin on October 21st, bringing the legendary, award-winning four-piece to Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, and New Hampshire.

On October 31st, Duran Duran is set to summon all Halloween enthusiasts to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve in style at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City. Now a highly anticipated annual tradition, this year’s show will be captured in a multi-camera shoot this year for later release. In addition, Xerjoff, the leading brand in Italian luxury perfumery, has partnered with the band to become the official perfumer of Danse Macabre at Madison Square Garden.

Just in time for Halloween, Danse Macabre – De Luxe also features the original collection of 13 songs, including haunting covers of Billie Eilish’s “Bury A Friend,” Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer” featuring Victoria De Angelis, The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black,” and The Specials’ “Ghost Town,” plus new versions of Duran Duran classics from their catalog. Guest artists include producer, guitarist, and composer Nile Rodgers, Victoria De Angelis of Måneskin, and former Duran Duran band members Andy Taylor and Warren Cuccurullo. Exquisitely packaged, the record features images adapted from a collection of authentic vintage séance photos that band member Nick Rhodes sourced at auction.

The Danse Macabre – De Luxe limited-edition vinyl box set includes 3 LPs comprising the original 13-track 2 LP Danse Macabre release and a bonus LP featuring seven new tracks, four of which are not available in any other format. The Halloween-inspired box includes a spirit board, metal planchette, bespoke tarot cards, four art prints, and a booklet. The box set will be available on direct-to-consumers starting October 25th and will be available in US and Canadian retailers beginning December 6th.

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn