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James Bourne Announces “Murder At The Gates” Album – July 1

6/20/2026

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James Bourne announced his album “Murder At The Gates,” featuring Gaten Matarazzo, will drop on 1 July.
He spent 13 years writing the album for a musical with Steven Sater.
After major surgery in April forced him off the Busted-McFly tour, his brother Chris Bourne filled in on guitar.
Matt Willis said performing without James Bourne felt really weird, prompting the band to debate canceling shows.

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James Bourne announced his album “Murder At The Gates,” featuring Gaten Matarazzo, will drop on 1 July.
He spent 13 years writing the album for a musical with Steven Sater.
After major surgery in April forced him off the Busted-McFly tour, his brother Chris Bourne filled in on guitar.
Matt Willis said performing without James Bourne felt really weird, prompting the band to debate canceling shows.