MGMT: 'Jesus Christ Was Biggest Influence On Our New Album'

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March 17, 2010 by Jason Gregory

MGMT: 'Jesus Christ Was Biggest Influence On Our New Album'

MGMT have revealed that “the Lord Jesus Christ” was the biggest influence on their new album.

The group, who release 'Congratulations' on April 13, have previously cited surfing and drugs as a source of musical inspiration

But in an interview on radio station XFM, MGMT's Andrew VanWyngarden said Jesus was key to the sound of their forthcoming effort.

“It feels really good to wake up every morning and know that the Lord is my saviour,” he added.

MGMT are due to play a one-off gig at London's Heaven on Thursday (March 18).

For ticket information, check out Gigwise Gig Tickets.

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In 1998, English rockers Cradle of Filth headed to Rome for a show and decided to have a day trip to the Vatican. Never ones to shy away from controversy, the band members were adorning 'I Love Satan' t-shirts at the time. Within moments they were surrounded by armed Italian police who were outraged. Singer Dani Filth produced his laminate stage pass to prove his identity but it rubbed salt into the wound as it depicted a bloodied female figure nailed to the cross. They were detained for an hour for questioning but were eventually set free to perform their gig.

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Will this album have a cover of Cliff Richards - Celebrations (Eurovision SC is coming up anyway) on it ? Does this mean they are officially Christian rockers now ? OR are they referring to Ian Gillan who was the original Jesus in Andrew Lloyd Webber's original stage cast in Jesus Christ Superstar. At least they'll get to 'Heaven' before the end of their days anyway.
~ by Scratchy7929 3/17/2010 Report
I think he was being sarcastic.
~ by Josey 8/26/2010 Report