Duff McKagen's band Loaded will release their followup to their debut album Sick in April. It will be released to the public on vinyl first and then the CD/MP3 release will be a few days later.

The album that has now been titled The Taking will hit vinyl sellers on April 12 with the CD release on April 19. A feature-length film, The Taking (in the style of A Hard Day's Night crossed with The Song Remains The Same), is due this summer. I can't see how that will go, but does that turn this album into a soundtrack a la Purple Rain? Duff doesn't really elaborate on the movie, he only says this:

"This record really sort of took a life of its' own, and the songs really revealed themselves to us as we went along," says Duff. "Terry Date came into the picture at a time when his genius ear helped to capture a sonic theme for the record. You can't underestimate what a guy like TD brings to the table. The Taking is the closest thing to a 'concept' record that I have ever been involved with. Pain, loss, triumph, and redemption. Life. Bring it."

The Taking track listing:
01. "Lords of Abaddon"
02. "Executioner's Song"
03. "Dead Skin"
04. "We Win"
05. "Easier Lying"
06. "She's An Anchor"
07. “Indian Summer”
08. "Wrecking Ball"
09. "King Of The World"
10. "Cocaine"
11. "Your Name"
12. "Follow Me To Hell"

Below is audio of one track called Dead Skin. Below that, is a trailer for the album. Fun times.

Duff McKagan's Loaded - Dead Skin by Eagle Rock Entertainment