Assemblage 23 returns with 'Spark' single

As a teaser for his sixth album "Compass", Assemblage 23 now presents the "Spark" single. On the single you'll get the album version of the title track, along with remixes by Combichrist and Jade of Blaqk Audio/AFI, and two b-sides, "Helicopter Girl" and "The Poison Moon". To be released on September 22nd in the US and September 25th in Europe. "Compass" will be out on October 20th for the North American market and October 16th for the European shop.

Tom Shear also announced that the regular version of the album was completed a few days ago: "The regular version of the album was completed last night (editor's note: July 10th), although some small tweaks remain. I'll now just need to finish up the bonus tracks for the limited edition version, which will be available both from Metropolis and Accession, as well as through the Assemblage 23 Online Store. The limited version will include a second disc including 2 exclusive remixes and 3 bonus tracks."

Track listing:

1. Spark [Album Mix]
   
2. Helicopter Girl
   
3. Spark [Combichrist Rmx]
   
4. The Poison Moon
   
5. Spark [Whiteout Mix by Jade of Blaqk Audio]

In related Assemblage 23 news, Shear has contributed an exclusive remix of the track "Impermanence" (from the forthcoming "Compass" album) for a special 4-disc compilation called "Electronic Saviors: Industrial Music to Cure Cancer". The compilation is being put together by Jim Semonik. Semonik was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the spring of last year and since then has undergone a series of medicinal, surgical, and chemotherapy treatments. A year later, Semonik is now in the final stages of recovery. During his ordeal, Semonik cited the help of the American Cancer Society as being invaluable to he and his family, and thus he set out to create this compilation with all proceeds benefitting the American Cancer Society. A fall release is planned.