Pixies Announce New Bassist, World Tour and Single

After losing Kim Deal last month, the Pixies have certainly kicked things into high gear. The band has made many announcements including a world tour that’s set to begin this fall in Europe.

The Muffs’ Kim Shattuck will be filling in the low end for the journey. Shattuck played bass in The Pandoras before becoming the guitarist for the pop punk Muffs, and she’s reportedly “holed up” in an L.A. rehearsal space with the Pixies in preparation of the tour.

“Along with everyone’s favorites, we’ll be playing songs that we haven’t played in ages or never played live before,” said guitarist Black Francis. “Songs like ‘Brick is Red,’ ‘Havalina,’ ‘Tony’s Theme.’ and ‘Sad Punk.’ We’ve probably rehearsed some 80 songs, so we’ll be able to change up the set at the last minute if we feel like it. We’re all really looking forward to this tour.”

The Pixies also debuted a brand new song, entitled “Bagboy,” which is also available as a free download:

Pixies 2013 World Tour Dates:

• September 29, 2013: Paris, France – Olympia
• September 30, 2013: Paris, France – Olympia
• October 2, 2013: Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
• October 3, 2013: Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
• October 5, 2013: Amsterdam, Holland – Paradiso
• October 6, 2013: Amsterdam, Holland – Paradiso
• October 8, 2013: Berlin, Germany – Huxleys
• October 10, 2013: Prague, Czech Republic – Lucerna Music Hall
• November 1, 2013: Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
• November 2, 2013: Geneva, Switzerland – Thonex
• November 4, 2013: Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
• November 7, 2013: Madrid, Spain – La Riviera
• November 8, 2013: Madrid, Spain – La Riviera
• November 9, 2013: Lisbon, Portugal – Coliseum
• November 13, 2013: Copenhagen, Denmark – Falkoner
• November 14, 2013: Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
• November 15, 2013: Stockholm, Sweden – Munchen Brewery
• November 18, 2013: Dublin, Ireland – Olympia
• November 19, 2013: Dublin, Ireland – Olympia
• November 21, 2013: Manchester, UK – Apollo
• November 22, 2013: Glasgow, UK – Barrowland
• November 24, 2013: London, UK – Hammersmith Apollo
• November 25, 2013: London, UK – Hammersmith Apollo