The hard hitting Seattle fourpiece, fronted by the legendary Duff McKagan as vocalist and guitarist, are set to tour the UK for the first time and release a limited edition EP through Century Media Records.

Following from debut album “Dark Days”, released in 2001, the forthcoming five track “Wasted Heart EP” shows a band at the height of their powers. From the staccato riffing of opener “Sleaze Factory” to the lead single rock of “No More”, from the fucked up drive of “Executioners Song” to the gentle closer “Wasted Heart”, the EP showcases driving and melodic punk infused rock overlaid with McKagan’s unique and powerful vocals.

On the band’s deal with Century Media Duff McKagan says the following – “We are truly looking forward to this partnership with Century Media. I am encouraged that they indeed understand the spirit and integrity of Duff McKagan’s Loaded. This first EP, Wasted Heart, should shed some light on who we are, what we do, and how the fuck we do it!”

Duff Mckagan who was in the UK earlier this year with Slash and VELVET REVOLVER ( Live review and Photos HERE )The “Wasted Heart EP” will be available for sale at the band dates (below) – effectively pre release. The band are currently putting the final touches to a full length studio album, set for release in early 2009. Both album and EP were produced by Martin Feveyear (Presidents of the USA, Kings of Leon).

With Duff McKagan on Vocals and Guitar, the band is completed by Jeff Rouse on Bass, Mike Squires on Guitar and Geoff Reading on Drums. Duff McKagan’s Loaded will be playing European dates. Full dates are

2008
Sat 6 Sep Azkena Festival, Vittoria, Spain Azkena Rock Festival 08
Sat 13 Sep Palasharp Festival, Milan, Italy
Sun 14 Sep Bristol, Academy, UK 0844 477 2000
Mon 15 Sep Liverpoo,l Academy, UK 0844 477 2000
Tue 16 Sep Sheffield, Academy, UK 0844 477 2000
Thu 18 Sep London, Islington Academy, UK 0844 477 2000
Fri 19 Sep Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall, UK 0870 320 7000
Sat 20 Sep Nottingham, Rock City, UK 08713 100 000
Sun 21 Sep Gateshead, The Sage, UK 0191 443 4661
Mon 22 Sep Glasgow, Garage, UK 08444 999 990
Tues 23 Sep Inverness, Ironworks, UK 08444 999 990
Thu 25 Sep Belfast, Limelight, Northern Ireland
Fri 26 Sep Dublin, Academy, Eire 0818 719 300

For UK and Eire dates tickets cost £15 (£17.50 in London, £17 in Glasgow, £20 in Belfast and E25 in Dublin) – subject to booking fee. Tickets are available from local box office numbers, 24hr cc hotline 0844 576 5483 or online at Live Nation UK - Find Concert Tickets, Tour Dates & UK Concert Information. Doors are at 7pm and Duff McKagan’s Loaded will be onstage at 9pm. Support comes from The Loyalties (MySpace.com - The Loyalties - London, UK - Rock / Punk / Rock - www.myspace.com/theloyalties).

MySpace.com - Duff McKagan’s Loaded - Seattle, Washington - Rock - www.myspace.com/loadedlamf

Duff was Bass player for Guns 'n Roses but obviously loves his punk

Venue dates for Loaded on the UK TOUR

2008
Sat 6 Sep Azkena Festival, Vittoria, Spain
Sat 13 Sep Palasharp Festival, Milan, Italy
Sun 14 Sep Bristol, Academy, UK
Mon 15 Sep Liverpoo,l Academy, UK
Tue 16 Sep Sheffield, Academy, UK
Thu 18 Sep London, Islington Academy, UK
Fri 19 Sep Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall, UK
Sat 20 Sep Nottingham, Rock City, UK
Sun 21 Sep Gateshead, The Sage, UK
Mon 22 Sep Glasgow, Garage, UK
Tues 23 Sep Inverness, Ironworks, UK
Thu 25 Sep Belfast, Limelight, Northern Ireland
Fri 26 Sep Dublin, Academy, Eire