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News Archive: 2005
From the original Gorillaz-Unofficial.com, captured July 2007. View the original ↗
Below you will find an archive of all the news on Gorillaz-Unofficial in 2005.
December
- 30 – Review of the Gorillaz year – 2005
- 30 – Gorillaz Café Show – fan tribute to Gorillaz
- 26 – MTV Cribs – Gorillaz episode (download) – updated with screen caps
- 26 – Gorillaz pick their top ten albums of 2005
- 24 – Happy Holidays Gorillaz flyer
- 24 – Gorillaz in Entertainment Weekly magazine (scans)
- 24 – Gorillaz radio show on Christmas Day – listen online (updated with tracklisting)
- 22 – Gorillaz to make Christmas speech
- 21 – New girls Gorillaz shirts at Hot Topic
- 21 – Date announced for Gorillaz on MTV cribs in UK
- 18 – Gorillaz in Rolling Stone, Spin, and other year-end polls
- 18 – ‘Demon Days’ goes triple platinum in the UK
- 17 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ to get the Kidz Bop treatment
- 16 – Gorillaz in Word magazine (scans)
- 16 – ‘Hip Hop Tribute to Gorillaz’ (unofficial tribute album) released
- 16 – New ‘Bonesy apple bobbing’ game on Kong Studios
- 14 – Gorillaz Christmas interview in NME
- 13 – New Santa game on Kong Studios
- 10 – Damon: “Holographic Gorillaz to make US appearance ‘soon’ “
- 10 – Gorillaz lose out on ITV’s ‘Record Of The Year’; Russel speaks
- 09 – Manchester Gorillaz show video interviews online, and new pictures
- 08 – Gorillaz nominated for five Grammy awards (updated with Gorillaz comments)
- 08 – Exclusive new Gorillaz prints available from ‘Santa’s Ghetto’ gallery
- 07 – Gorillaz music and font at 2005 Billboard Music Awards(Gorillaz advertised as making an appearance?)
- 03 – Feature review and pics of Gorillaz at Manchester – Mojo magazine
- 03 – Gorillaz programmes to air on Belgian tv
- 02 – Feature review and pics of Gorillaz at Manchester – Mojo magazine
- 02 – New Danger Mouse interview (talks about working with Gorillaz) in LA Weekly
- 01 – Murdoc mini-interview in Smash Hits
- 01 – New Danger Mouse interview (talks about working with Gorillaz) in LA Weekly
November
- 30 – Gorillaz in NME and Q ‘best of 2005’ lists
- 27 – ‘Dirty Harry’ enters UK charts at #6
- 26 – Damon, Jamie, Murdoc and Noodle on ‘Friday Night With Jonathan Ross’ (video, transcript, pics)
- 25 – New Dirty Harry game on Kong Studios
- 25 – Russel cover feature in ‘Drummer’ magazine (scans)
- 24 – Gorillaz fashion feature in US Maxim (scans)
- 23 – Damon and Danger Mouse in NME’s 2005 cool list / DVD update
- 20 – Gorillaz ‘Dirty Harry’ out tomorrow – sleeve art scans, reviews, details
- 18 – New Gorillaz interview about filming Dirty Harry on mtv.com
- 17 – Gorillaz ‘Best Animation’ in NME’s Gigs Of The Year feature
- 15 – New Damon and Jamie Gorillaz interview from Chinese magazine
- 15 – New interview with Bootie Brown about working with Gorillaz
- 12 – New Gorillaz tv interview – watch online
- 12 – Damon and Jamie to appear on Jonathan Ross show
- 12 – Gorillaz pick up an MTVu award – ‘best animated video’
- 10 – Damon: “no new Gorillaz album for 2007/08, maybe no new Gorillaz album for 10 years”
- 10 – Gorillaz to feature in Q’s ‘Cash for Questions’ (submit your questions to Gorillaz)
- 08 – Manchester Gorillaz shows filmed for DVD release
- 08 – Gorillaz interview in “Play” magazine
- 07 – Watch all Manchester show live visuals / listen to whole show online
- 07 – Channel 4 Gorillaz video selection – watch online
- 07 – Gorillaz-Unofficial.com picture exclusive: Manchester shows gallery
- 07 – Some Manchester shows audio (+ small video clip)
- 06 – EXCLUSIVE: ‘El Manana’ to be fourth single from ‘Demon Days’
- 06 – Manchester Opera House, November 5th; post show
- 05 – ‘Gorillaz Clothing’ catalogue online
- 05 – Photos from the Manchester shows – Gorillaz-Unofficial exclusive
- 04 – Manchester Opera House, 4th November post-show
- 04 – Gorillaz MTV EMA performance secrets revealed
- 04 – ‘Gorillaz clothing’ (formerly G-Foot) out now; women’s range out late November
- 03 – MTV Europe Music Awards, Lisbon, 3rd November (pictures!, video!)
- 03 – Manchester Opera House, November 3rd; post show
- 03 – Preview pictures of 3D MTV Europe performance
- 02 – Manchester Opera House, 2nd November; post-show
- 02 – New Damon interview in Notion magazine – talks Gorillaz
- 02 – Download of ‘Dirty Harry’ (live from Manchester) to be released
- 02 – 50 Cent disses Gorillaz
- 01 – Manchester Opera House 1st November; post show
- 01 – Going to Gorillaz’ Manchester shows? We want to hear from you!
- 01 – New Gorillaz game – carve a pumpkin
October
- 31 – Manchester show live visuals to be viewable online
- 29 – Some more Dirty Harry info
- 29 – New Jamie Hewlett interview – talks about Gorillaz, his influences
- 27 – G-Foot clothing out now in British shops
- 26 – 2D and Murdoc to appear as puppets at Manchester shows / Gorillaz to appear on MTV Cribs
- 26 – Gorillaz recruit local kids’ choir for Manchester shows
- 25 – Dirty Harry video launches on Kong Studios
- 24 – One of Gorillaz’ Manchester shows to be broadcast on radio / online
- 24 – Gorillaz to perform live as 3D holograms at EMAs
- 24 – New (unofficial) Gorillaz game
- 24 – 2D featured on Yahoo’s front page
- 21 – Dirty Harry UK and Japan tracklistings
- 20 – Gorillaz exhibition in Paris – pictures, including 3 all-new!
- 20 – ‘Gorillaz tribute’ released
- 20 – Gorillaz pick up two BT/Yahoo awards – and thanks!
- 19 – Murdoc gives all-new interview (listen online); reveals Manchester guest stars
- 18 – New official Gorillaz figure – Noodle DARE edition
- 18 – Dirty Harry video teaser clips online / full release info
- 14 – Gorillaz on new video ipod box art / more ipod adverts
- 14 – Contests to win tickets to the Gorillaz Manchester shows
- 10 – Gorillaz win two Q awards
- 08 – Dirty Harry to get Japan CD EP release
- 05 – De La Soul confirmed for Manchester shows
- 05 – Dirty Harry promo cover art revealed (UPDATED)
- 02 – Damon talks Gorillaz on French TV (screen grabs, transcript)
- 01 – James Blunt wants to duet with Gorillaz
September
- 29 – ‘Kids With Guns’ on The OC soundtrack compilation number 5
- 28 – Gorillaz new Flash G-Shop opens
- 27 – Gorillaz lead MTV Europe award nominations (UPDATED)
- 27 – Dirty Harry listed on hmv.co.uk
- 25 – Gorillaz up for more awards; online voting
- 24 – Dave Audé remixes DARE
- 21 – New Noodle interview in NME
- 21 – Gorillaz nominated for Q Music awards (Feel Good Inc, best video)
- 19 – Gorillaz WILL play… (UPDATED – ticket details)
- 15 – Damon and Jamie promote Gorillaz in China (including photos) (UPDATED)
- 11 – Damon: “second Gorillaz remix album on the way”
- 11 – New features on Kong Studios – feed Shaun Ryder’s head + new game
- 09 – New Gorillaz song ‘Hong Kong’ available as legal download for charity
- 09 – New features on Kong Studios – feed Shaun Ryder’s head + new game
- 09 – Damon: “second Gorillaz remix album on the way”
- 08 – ‘Dirty Harry’ confirmed as 3rd single / Damon and Jamie comment on ‘virtual tour’ (UPDATED)
- 07 – New Damon & Jamie interview – listen online – plus new pics
- 07 – 5 Questions with Gorillaz on Netscape
- 06 – Gorillaz tour news – more definite details (UPDATED)
- 05 – More news on Gorillaz live plans
- 04 – Gorillaz go straight to #1 in the UK with DARE
- 01 – New interview with Damon about Gorillaz in The Telegraph online
- 01 – Gorillaz ‘Search For A Star’ audio and image winners announced
August
- 31 – Gorillaz vs Oasis chart battle coverage in The Sun
- 30 – Gorillaz-Unofficial.com nominated for People’s Choice Award – vote for us!
- 30 – Gorillaz Virgin Moblie promotion / tv ads
- 30 – Rolling Stone scan – new Gorillaz picture
- 30 – Gorillaz take home two VMA awards (UPDATED – watch online)
- 28 – G Foot clothing range – product pics
- 28 – DARE B-side preview, single sleeve scans
- 28 – Gorillaz on BBC radio 6Music (Corrected time update)
- 28 – ‘Gorillaz square up to Crazy Frog’ – Manchesteronline
- 26 – Gorillaz in Mixmag – new pictures
- 25 – ‘Dirty Harry’ to be third single from Demon Days (?)
- 24 – Damon and Jamie in new Gorillaz interview and pics – Japanese text
- 24 – DARE is NME’s ‘Track of the Week’
- 24 – New Noodle interview on ireallylovemusic.co.uk
- 23 – Report from Australia / Singapore Gorillaz Habbo chats
- 23 – ‘Demon Days’ goes platinum in the US and UK
- 23 – Gorillaz feature in Rockpile magazine
- 22 – Gorillaz MTVU’s ‘House Band’ of the week
- 17 – Gorillaz to do Q&A on Habbo Hotel (UPDATED)
- 15 – Gorillaz planning “The best world tour ever” (Murdoc) – MTV.com interview
- 14 – Gorillaz ‘Search For A Star’ winner interviewed
- 13 – ‘Demon Days’ released in new edition in Japan
- 13 – Gorillaz ‘tribute’ album listed on Amazon
- 11 – Murdoc’s ebay item removed from ebay for listing guideline violation (UPDATED)
- 11 – Murdoc on ebay (again) – kids pencils
- 10 – Danger Mouse talks about Gorillaz in Future Music magazine
- 09 – All-new Gorillaz track to feature on War Child album
- 09 – Murdoc sells 2D’s ‘stupid little pot’ on ebay
- 07 – Ibrahim Ferrer dies aged 78
- 05 – New DARE single sleeve artwork(?)
- 04 – Gorillaz to collaborate with S4AS entrants / Demon Days confirmed to feature 4 singles
- 04 – New Damon and Jamie interview – The Mercury
- 03 – ‘Tablemanners’ wins Gorillaz’ Search For A Star
- 02 – No MF Doom or Del Tha Funkee Homosapien for Gorillaz live shows
- 01 – DARE Japan tracklisting revealed
July
- 31 – New Gorillaz interview – Musichead.com
- 29 – Damon makes statement about Murdoc’s Pete Doherty diss
- 29 – New Gorillaz interview on Channel 4 Music – includes Pete Doherty diss
- 27 – DARE Mixmag’s ‘Big tune of the month’ / Gorillaz feature next month
- 26 – Gorillaz nominated for VMA awards (UPDATED: with Murdoc reaction!)
- 24 – Official 2D tshirt at Hot Topic store (US)
- 20 – DARE UK format details revealed
- 17 – DARE official tv premiere – video almost identical to leaked version
- 16 – DARE video leak not finished version?
- 16 – Jamie Hewlett designed Gorillaz skateboard – limited edition of 500 (UPDATED)
- 16 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ to show on TRL
- 14 – Signed Gorillaz items on ebay, charity auction
- 14 – DARE to get Japanese EP release / promo scans
- 14 – Part 2 of Damon Albarn interview with Australian radio now up
- 13 – DARE video pulled
- 11 – Watch DARE video – NOW! (update)
- 11 – Interview with Jamie Hewlett / more details on G Foot clothing
- 11 – DARE to be shown on UK tv – Channel 4, 16th July
- 11 – Demon Detour download
- 11 – New Damon and Danger Mouse interview coming up – listen online
- 08 – DARE Animatic pictures on fans.gorillaz
- 08 – Waxploitation charity auction for crisis in Sudan – Gorillaz item(s?) included
- 08 – Search For A Star finals press release
- 06 – ‘We Are The Dury’ minisite launches – transcript and download mp3s
- 04 – Damon interview about Gorillaz on Australian radio – listen online
- 04 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ on ‘Now 19’ compilation album; features on advert
- 01 – ‘Design a Sleeve’ competition – judged by Zombie – winners announced
- 01 – Gorillaz rock Newgrounds.com
June
- 29 – Soulwax remix DARE – listen online
- 28 – WORLD EXCLUSIVE: info on the DARE video
- 28 – Wired magazine interview – Neil Gaiman interviews Damon and Jamie
- 28 – Gorillaz figures – second ‘Red’ colour scheme available soon
- 27 – New Gorillaz interview in CHORD magazine
- 27 – New Q&A With 2D on fans.gorillaz.com
- 25 – DARE cover art (?) / radio edit confirmed
- 22 – Damon: “Gorillaz Will Tour In November”
- 22 – Chicago Sun Times article – Gorillaz more ‘real’ than rivals Oasis
- 22 – ‘Blur vs Gorillaz’ on MTV2 UK tomorrow
- 21 – Damon and Danger Mouse ‘guess the tune’ on vh1.com
- 20 – DARE set for August 29 release in UK according to Sirendisc.com / hmv.co.jp
- 19 – All-new Gorillaz interview in ‘Mean’ magazine, USA
- 14 – Murdoc and Noodle interview from Jane magazine
- 14 – Video clips from MTV2’s ‘Subterranean’ online
- 13 – New Damon interview on canada.com
- 12 – Oasis share their thoughts on Gorillaz
- 10 – New video interview with Damon about Gorillaz
- 10 – Loads of great photos from the Altanta signing
- 09 – New games in Kong Studios
- 08 – Gorillaz-Unofficial May competition over; view the entries in our gallery
- 08 – Russel’s guide to how to stuff an animal, from Blender magazine
- 08 – Transcript, audio, grabs of ‘Subterranean’. Damon: “Gorillaz to play 7 nights in Manchester”
- 08 – Noodle in ‘Nylon’ magazine
- 06 – Happy birthday Murdoc! Leave your birthday wishes here!
- 05 – New Gorillaz interview in Stereotype magazine
- 03 – Damon, Jamie, Danger Mouse @FUSE tv: listen to the audio, see the pictures
- 02 – Damon and Danger Mouse to appear on MTV2’s ‘Subterranean’ , June 5
- 02 – Gorillaz “Demon Days” Album Makes Top 10 U.S. Chart Debut (#6); Storms Global Charts,
- 02 – Gorillaz ‘virtual tour’ all across the US
May
- 31 – Gorillaz referencing photoset on suicidegirls.com
- 30 – ‘DARE’ officially confirmed as next single
- 30 – Translation of French Gorillaz interview in ‘Les Inrocks’
- 29 – Gorillaz chart news – ‘Demon Days’ #1 in UK charts, ‘Feel Good Inc’ #17 in the US
- 28 – Russel releases mixtape CD ‘Roadkill’
- 28 – G-Foot Jamie Hewlett designed Gorillaz-influenced clothing line coming soon
- 28 – ’10 spot drops’ video download at fans.gorillaz.com
- 27 – Report and pictures from the New York instore signing (Danger Mouse, Damon, Jamie)
- 27 – Damon, Jamie and Danger Mouse to appear on Fuse TV in US
- 26 – EXCLUSIVE: pics and stories from the Boston signing
- 26 – Reports and pictures from Kid Robot toy launch party LA
- 26 – Gorillaz ‘exclusive live performance’ on WBRU radio, 2 June
- 25 – Gorillaz new session tracks – including Clint Eastwood with De La Soul / Pharcyde – listen online
- 25 – Damon and Danger Mouse piece in TIME magazine – new quotes
- 25 – Gorillaz XFM article – fan questions answered
- 24 – Murdoc’s winnebago open!
- 24 – New Gorillaz picture
- 24 – ‘DARE’ to be next single from ‘Demon Days’
- 24 – Pitchfork media reviews ‘Demon Days’ (6.9/10)
- 24 – Kong Studios update – new rooms kitchen and balcony accessible
- 23 – Rolling Stone ‘Demon Days’ review (3/5)
- 23 – Gorillaz choose their favourite albums on amazon.co.uk
- 22 – Damon, Jamie, Danger Mouse DJ slot – Tuesday, listen online, + PA
- 22 – Two new Gorillaz pictures
- 22 – Report from Amsterdam Gorillaz exhibition – ‘goody bag’ contents pictured
- 22 – Interesting interview with Damon (including film info), partial translation only
- 21 – Reviews of UK album launch nights
- 21 – Gorillaz radio 1 takeover – May 23, 1am British Summer Time
- 20 – Final details on ‘Demon Days’ special edition
- 19 – Audio interview with Damon Albarn about the inspirations behind ‘Demon Days’
- 19 – Gorillaz interview and new picture – Time Out magazine, London
- 19 – Gorillaz interview in US mag Spin
- 19 – More US album signings (Jamie, Damon, Danger Mouse)
- 17 – Gorillaz radio documentary – listen online – narrated by the band
- 17 – Signing session by Damon, Jamie, Dangermouse – Boston, USA
- 16 – ‘Demon Days’ booklet scans
- 16 – Gorillaz figures available to order NOW from Kidrobot store, full picture
- 16 – New Gorillaz interview and pictures – from ‘The Eye’ magazine
- 16 – Another album launch night – Bournemouth, UK – more goodie bags…
- 16 – ‘Demon Days’ Guardian feature review (4/5 stars) + mention in German paper
- 15 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ climbs to #2 in the UK singles chart – debuts at #4 in Australia (UPDATED)
- 15 – New York Times article; interview with Damon / Dangermouse
- 14 – Gorillaz toys set for 24 May release
- 14 – ‘Gorillaz gearing up for live shows’ – Billboard article
- 13 – Picture of Demon Days ‘CD + DVD’ edition packaging
- 11 – Listen to whole of ‘Demon Days’ online legally
- 10 – Gorillaz playlist on itunes (UK, US)
- 09 – Gorillaz in ‘Big Issue’ magazine UK this week – new pictures
- 09 – Host of new wallpaper, including new picture of each member of Gorillaz!
- 09 – Two new Gorilla bites online
- 08 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ news – single out tomorrow UK / Europe, plus new format details
- 08 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ on new ipod advert
- 08 – Translation of French Gorillaz interview – appears in ‘Trax’ magazine
- 06 – Gorillaz in Clash magazine – new art, big interview, review
- 06 – New lengthy Gorillaz interview with The Sun newspaper online
- 06 – ‘Demon Days’ Uncut magazine review (4/5) plus mini Gorillaz interview
- 04 – NME Gorillaz review (8/10), Mojo Gorillaz review (4/5) plus NEW Gorillaz picture
- 04 – Scans of Japanese ‘Feel Good Inc’ CD EP
- 04 – The real Gorillaz geep for sale on ebay
- 04 – New Gorillaz contest! Win: 40-page Gorillaz promo art book, judges: Zombie Flesh Eaters
- 02 – ‘Demon Days’ London album launch giveaway at Popstarz
- 02 – ‘Demon Days’ bonus DVD contents confirmed
- 02 – Q magazine gives ‘Demon Days’ a 4/5 review
- 02 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ chart news
- 01 – Filter magazine Gorillaz competition win signed copy (US only)
April
- 28 – XFM speak to Gorillaz – submit questions, best one wins a prize (UPDATED)
- 28 – Filter mini – new Gorillaz pic cover, new article and interview, (downloadable)
- 28 – New Gorillaz flash advert (new pics, Murdoc comment)
- 27 – Neil Gaiman chats publicly with Jamie and Damon about Gorillaz
- 26 – EXCLUSIVE: lots of info about the special edition of ‘Demon Days’ (CD+bonus DVD edition)
- 26 – Review (4/5) and new interview in ‘Rip And Burn’, UK magazine
- 26 – New Gorillaz ident / commercial to look out for, MTV2
- 26 – Gorillaz mural in Seattle, USA
- 24 – 5/5 review of ‘Demon Days’ from UK national newspaper
- 24 – Gorillaz on Myspace
- 24 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ chart news
- 23 – EXCLUSIVE: pictures of 2-D’s shoes that Murdoc sold on ebay
- 21 – Gorillaz on MTV2’s ‘Rock Countdown’ – new intro video
- 21 – New Gorillaz limited edition prints at picturesonwalls.com
- 19 – Murdoc comments on ‘Feel Good Inc’ entering the UK charts early
- 18 – EXCLUSIVE: Gorillaz-Unofficial inteviews Haruka Kuroda (performs as Noodle)
- 18 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ debuts at #22 in the UK charts
- 15 – Zombie Flesh Eaters update website
- 14 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ Promo CD and 7 inch scans / Simon Tong on FGI
- 13 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ NME’s ‘Runner-Up’ track of the week
- 11 – Q&A with Murdoc on the official fansite
- 10 – ‘Demon Days’ Japan tracklisting finalised – includes extra track
- 09 – EXCLUSIVE: world first review of Demon Days, UK journalist
- 08 – Album preview – samples of all tracks – up at Lobotomypop.com
- 08 – Gorillaz US TV commercial to view + update roundup
- 07 – New interview with Damon and Dangermouse from SXSW from mtv.com
- 07 – Gorillaz commentary on the ‘Feel Good Inc’ video on fans.gorillaz
- 05 – Gorillaz promo booklet full scans (much more content than electronic version)
- 05 – Gorillaz video idents online
- 05 – ‘Murdoc’ on Myspace is FAKE
- 03 – Fuse TV screen grabs / audio stream , plus video stream of 2-D on TOTP
- 03 – Screen grabs and transcript of the 2D ‘Feel Good Inc’ intro
- 02 – Gorillaz on ‘Daily Download’ show on Fuse tv channel – US, new intro video
- 02 – Gorillaz on Top Of The Pops – new intro video to ‘Feel Good Inc’
- 02 – Haruka Kuroda website up – features hilarious Japanese Gorillaz advert
- 02 – SITE UPDATE: new design, art, features, information…! Version 2.0 is go!
- 02 – Murdoc features in Q Magazine’s ’10 Commandments’ column
- 01 – ‘Demon Days’ bonus DVD more information
March
- 31 – SITE UPDATE: Gorillaz-Unofficial down for around 24 hours, transfer to new host
- 31 – Gorillaz commercial on MTV2
- 31 – Japan ‘Feel Good Inc’ tracklisting revealed
- 30 – Murdoc on Myspace(?)
- 30 – Positive ‘Feel Good Inc’ review at Pitchfork media
- 30 – 2D’s shoes for sale on ebay – Murdoc the seller
- 26 – Shiny new interview with the Gorillaz
- 26 – Alternative (direct) streams of ‘Feel Good Inc’ up at fans.gorillaz
- 26 – Full ‘Feel Good Inc’ video to view now on Launch (Yahoo)
- 25 – EXCLUSIVE: ‘November Has Come’ 30-second clip online
- 25 – Gorillaz promo booklet electronic version online + band bios up (UPDATED)
- 25 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ video 30 second clip online
- 25 – Band member computers uploaded to Kong Studios – exciting revelations
- 24 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ video premiere information and pictures (UPDATED)
- 24 – FGI high-quality streams / Gorillaz download shop
- 23 – Short Gorillaz interview; Noodle says first two Gorillaz albums part of a ‘trilogy’
- 23 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ / ‘Dirty Harry’ more legal download news
- 22 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ UK single tracklistings confirmed / more video info
- 22 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ played on radio – listen yourself again for a week
- 21 – Official fansite new splash picture
- 20 – Some details of the Feel Good Inc video from SXSW listener
- 19 – Billboard.com interview with Damon Albarn about Gorillaz
- 19 – Album news – bonus track ‘Murdoc Is God’ on ‘CD+DVD’ edition + details, according to hmv.co.uk
- 18 – Gorillaz Q&A organised by Official Fansite – submit your questions
- 18 – Better quality pics / new very small pic on record company websites (UPDATED)
- 18 – Japanese album pre-order + release date details; scheduled to include bonus track(?)
- 17 – Damon reveals more about live plans; ‘all the people on stage together’ in shows in the summer
- 17 – Last minute info for Gorillaz at SXSW (full details)
- 16 – NME world first track-by-track commentary, featuring exclusive bandmember comments
- 15 – ‘Demon Days’ Album cover artwork revealed + small Murdoc quote (UPDATED)
- 12 – More album info from billboard.com and mtv.com (UPDATED)
- 12 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ available for legal download – currently Australia / Hong Kong only (UPDATED)
- 12 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ UK single pre-order details, formats and one B-side revealed
- 12 – Gorillaz Street Team launches
- 11 – Album / single release date confirmed, album tracklisting / guest artists confirmed
- 10 – First listening party for ‘Demon Days’ as part of SXSW
- 09 – EXCLUSIVE: Feel Good Inc confirmed as new single; cover art, short preview online
- 08 – MF Doom to appear on ‘Demon Days’
- 08 – ‘Demon Days’ tracklisting appears at ‘CD WOW!’ (UPDATED)
- 05 – Gorillaz RFI stickers start to ship – remember to get yours!
- 03 – New Gorilla Bite online! “Fancy Dress” + cinema update
- 03 – Neneh Cherry to appear on new Gorillaz album according to reports
February
- 28 – New Noodle picture (available as limited edition print from picturesonwalls.com)
- 24 – Mysterious Gorillaz advert in US local weekly papers – ‘05.05’ (UPDATED)
- 24 – Dennis Hopper confirmed for new album (according to NME)
- 24 – Damon plays as-yet-unreleased songs
- 21 – Gorillaz figures to come out at last, this summer (report from the 2005 NYC Toy Fair)
- 21 – rejectfalseicons.com launches; download posters and submit your photos
- 19 – Gorillaz ‘Japan only EP’ CD (Cat: TOCP-61100) pre-order details
- 16 – Gorillaz new album title ‘Demon Days’ Russel says in interview with NME.COM (UPDATED)
- 13 – Users to be able to login to Kong Studios in near future
- 10 – Gorillaz album delay hits EMI share value
- 08 – ‘Booty Brown’ of The Pharcyde revealed as ‘Dirty Harry’ rapper (UPDATED)
- 05 – Gorillaz appearance in new Q magazine: new pic, talk about movie, new track names
- 04 – Gorillaz to play Glastonbury (announced in NME as ‘rumour’ based in investigation)
- 04 – ‘Feel Good Inc’ Gorillaz single listed at SirenDisc, release date 09/05/05 (UPDATE)
- 02 – Gorillaz news item in NME – compromising new Murdoc pic
January
- 25 – Zane Lowe plays ‘Dirty Harry’ on BBC Radio 1
- 24 – Gorillaz release ‘Dirty Harry’ white label promo vinyl 20/01/05
- 22 – Clips of new Gorillaz song online! ‘Dirty Harry’ (UPDATED)
- 15 – Gorillaz new album not out before end of March
- 15 – ‘Rock It’ not on new album
- 14 – Murdoc posts on the official forums complimenting S4AS piece
- 12 – ‘Search For A Star’ competition gets underway in earnest
- 04 – Gorillaz album title ‘We Are Happy Landfill’ reported in UK Magazine, more album details
- 04 – Gorillaz in Q February 2004: new interview, new pic, album news
- 04 – Kong Studios updated – new song ‘Mix 2’ added, other updated features
- 01 – Dennis Hopper to appear on Gorillaz track? Report from mtv.it and others