Quick Hits: Havok, Richard Ashcroft, Röyksopp, Black Angels, Weedeater

• In anticipation of the release of their upcoming new full-length, "Time Is Up," Denver thrashers Havok have released part I of their in-studio video footage. Brought to you by Metal Injection, the video takes you behind the scenes of the recording process with commentary from the members.
• VEVO has premiered the video for Richard Ashcroft's first single "Are You Ready?" off his first solo album in four years, "United Nations of Sound." The album will be released stateside on March 22 through Razor & Tie, the US version will have a previously unreleased exclusive track. The video was filmed at Shepherd's Bush Empire, London and directed by Giorgio Testi.
• The second single, "Forsaken Cowboy," from Röyksopp's latest album, "Senior" is out now. Watch the video from one of the winners from the recent Genero.tv competition.
• Blue Horizon has announced the release of the new Black Angels video for the latest single "Haunting at 1300 McKinley." The song is from the band's highly acclaimed third record, "Phosphene Dream." The video was shot in Paris, France, and was directed by Phillip Andelman, whose previous work includes videos by Rihanna ("What's My Name"), Band of Horses ("Dilly"), The Jonas Brothers ("Lovebug"). He did this video purely out of love for the band.
• As the official release date for Weedeater's anticipated "Jason... The Dragon" full-length nears, Stereogum.com are hosting the premiere of "Homecoming," a brand new track from the album for public enjoyment.

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