'Witching Hour' was Ladytron's most sonically complex production to date, including the intoxicating singles 'Destroy Everything You Touch', 'International Dateline' and 'High Rise'. Sold-out tours of North America and Europe, and capacity crowds in China and Latin America ensued. Without any real label support, the band toured exhaustively over the next two years, performing for over 4,000 people in Bogota, Columbia-where their show was eventually shut down by local military-and opening for Nine Inch Nails in early 2007 at the request of Trent Reznor. only their second opening slot in seven years. What transpired in the studio as a result of their confi dence and freedom enhanced the vision they achieved on Witching Hour. Produced by Ladytron with assistance from Vicarious Bliss (Ed Banger Records) and Alessandro Cortini (Nine Inch Nails), Velocifero fully transcends the confi nes of electro-pop with a fresh wave of distorted soul. Mira and Helen-whose disparate vocal styles already provide considerable depth-have evolved both as musicians and songwriters, lending provocative harmonies to songs like 'Runaway' and 'I'm Not Scared'. Rhythmically, there are moments reminiscent of their old favourites Os Mutantes and The Birthday Party. Mixed by Michael Patterson (Beck, P.Diddy, BRMC), Velocifero cycles through a wide swathe of emotions.