''Hello Destiny...'' is the sixth album by American punk rock/

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band Goldfinger.

Background

In January 2007, Goldfinger were finishing up their new album, which they were expecting to release in mid-2007.

Release

On April 30, 2007, "Free Kevin Kjonaas" was posted on the band's Myspace profile. Following this, they appeared at the Wakestock festival in Canada. On December 22, 2007, ''Hello Destiny...'' was announced for release in four months' time. On January 2, 2008, a track titled "One More Time" was posted on the band's Myspace profile. On March 10, 2008, the album's artwork and track listing was posted online. Ten days later, "Get Up" was posted on their Myspace. In early April, the band appeared at the

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festival. ''Hello Destiny...'' was made available for streaming on April 15, 2008, before being released on April 22, 2008 through

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. "One More Time" was released to radio on the same day. In April and May 2008, the band went on a brief West Coast tour. Between mid-June and early August, the band toured with

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on their Sleep It Off Tour in the US. In February and March 2009, the band toured Australia as part of the Soundwave festival.

Track listing

All songs are written by

John Feldmann John Feldmann (born June 29, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He serves as the lead singer/guitarist of the band Goldfinger. Early life Feldmann grew up in Saratoga, California. He started writing song ...

, except "War" co-written by Feldmann and Charlie Paulson.

Personnel

– rhythm guitar, lead vocals * Charlie Paulson – lead guitar *

Kelly LeMieux Kelly Thomas LeMieux (born April 7, 1967 in Salem, Oregon, United States) is an American bass player. He is known for being the bassist of the band Goldfinger and his work in the Dave Mustaine project MD.45. He was the touring bass player for L ...

– bass *

Darrin Pfeiffer Darrin Michael Pfeiffer (born 1969) is an American musician, record producer, band manager and radio personality. He has played drums in the pop punk bands Goldfinger, Sum 41, and The Salads. Biography Pfeiffer was born in Akron, New York. ...

– drums Additional personnel * Matt Appleton - keyboards, horns

References

{{Authority control Goldfinger (band) albums 2008 albums SideOneDummy Records albums Albums produced by John Feldmann