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===Inside Out era (2005–present)=== [[File:King's X.jpg|thumb|The band in 2018<br>(L to R: Gaskill, Pinnick and Tabor)]] In 2005, King's X signed to [[InsideOut Music]], the label that had previously released some of Tabor's side projects. The album ''[[Ogre Tones]]'' was released in September 2005 and was described by many as a return to a more "classic" King's X sound. It was produced by famed rock producer [[Michael Wagener]] ([[Dokken]], [[Extreme (band)|Extreme]], [[Stryper]], [[White Lion]], [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]]) and recorded at Wageners Wire-World Studios in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]], Tennessee. The tour for ''Ogre Tones'' featured the band playing every song from the album during shows. King's X again worked with Michael Wagener on its second album for InsideOut Music titled ''[[XV (King's X album)|XV]]'', released in May 2008. They spent mid-2008 touring with the band ''Extreme'' as part of a travelling version of the [[Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1045215/kings-x-enjoys-best-album-chart-debut-since-96 |title=King's X Enjoys Best Album Chart Debut Since '96 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=August 18, 2017}}</ref> Live dates in the U.S. in December 2008 were followed by the band's first European tour in several years in early 2009. Molken Music, an independent label started by Wally Farkas (ex-[[Galactic Cowboys]]) in 2005, has released several titles by King's X and its members. ''Live & Live Some More'', a live concert recorded during the ''Dogman'' tour, is available there as well as demo compilations, rehearsal tapes, and other items. The label released the band's first live DVD, ''Gretchen Goes to London'' in November 2008. It was a live concert filmed in London in 1990.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://hardrockhideout.wordpress.com/2008/11/03/new-kings-x-dvd-november-22nd/ |title=New King's X DVD November 22nd! " www.hardrockhideout.com |date=November 3, 2008 |publisher=Hardrockhideout.wordpress.com |access-date=November 19, 2008}}</ref> On January 22, 2009, their concert at the [[Electric Ballroom]] in Camden, London, was filmed and released as a live DVD and CD entitled ''Live Love in London''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Live Love in London |website=[[AllMusic]] |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/live-love-in-london-mw0002052921 |access-date=May 14, 2021}}</ref> On February 26, 2012, the 55-year-old Jerry Gaskill suffered a major heart attack, temporarily stopping the band's touring schedule. He was on a ventilator for several days while also suffering from pneumonia.<ref>Gray, Chris [http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2012/02/kings_x_drummer_heart_attack.php "King's X Drummer Jerry Gaskill Has Heart Attack"]. ''[[Houston Press]]''. February 26, 2012. Retrieved February 29, 2012.</ref> In response, King's X compiled an exclusive live release from their archives entitled ''Burning Down Boston: Live at The Channel 6.12.91''.<ref name="RollingS">{{Cite magazine |title=King's X Set Up Donation for Ailing Drummer |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/kings-x-set-up-donation-for-ailing-drummer-20120312 |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=March 13, 2012}}</ref> The proceeds from the release went directly to Gaskill to help him offset his medical expenses. Gaskill posted a video message on Facebook on April 4, 2012, thanking everyone who had supported him during his illness. The band went back to touring until Gaskill suffered another heart attack while recovering from a "scheduled minor procedure" on September 12, 2014, requiring him to undergo double-bypass surgery. King's X subsequently canceled all scheduled concerts, and announced an indefinite hiatus.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/KingsXFanPage/photos/a.433967454985.58177.71479589985/10150421439994986/?type=1&relevant_count=1 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/71479589985/10150421439994986 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Jerry Gaskill Suffers Heart Attack Following Minor Procedure |website=[[Facebook]] |date=September 12, 2014 |access-date=September 12, 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=April 2020}} In mid-2015, the band was back on tour, playing numerous dates on the east coast. They also played shows for July in Texas. In June 2015, Doug Pinnick announced that King's X were committed to begin work on a new studio album, their first since 2008's ''XV''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://eddietrunk.com/kings-x-frontman-doug-pinnick-discusses-the-bands-select-live-shows-and-possible-new-album/ |title=KING'S X FRONTMAN DOUG PINNICK DISCUSSES THE BAND'S SELECT LIVE SHOWS AND POSSIBLE NEW ALBUM |date=June 24, 2015 |access-date=October 7, 2015}}</ref> The band signed a world-wide record deal on October 8, 2018, with Australian independent record label, Golden Robot Records, who had planned to release their new album in the U.S, Australia and Europe sometime in 2019;<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/27989-kings-x-to-release-new-album-in-2019 |title=King's X to Release New Album in 2019 |date=October 8, 2018 |access-date=October 14, 2018}}</ref> however, the project's release had faced myriad delays within the next few years, due to [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID]]-related manufacturing issues as well as the slow progress of the band working on the album,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/doug-pinnick-on-upcoming-kings-x-album-each-song-is-drastically-different/ |title=DOUG PINNICK On Upcoming KING'S X Album: 'Each Song Is Drastically Different' |date=November 2, 2019 |work=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kings-x-wont-release-new-album-until-band-can-tour-to-promote-it/ |title=KING'S X Won't Release New Album Until Band Can Tour To Promote It |date=April 24, 2021 |work=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=April 25, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kings-xs-new-album-to-arrive-in-2022-we-wanna-do-this-right-says-doug-pinnick/ |title=KING'S X's New Album To Arrive In 2022: 'We Wanna Do This Right,' Says DOUG PINNICK |date=October 11, 2021 |work=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=November 28, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kings-x-is-working-on-artwork-for-upcoming-studio-album/ |title=KING'S X Is Working On Artwork For Upcoming Studio Album |date=November 29, 2021 |work=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=November 29, 2021}}</ref> which had been mastered by April 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=45877|title=King's X – New Album Ready To Be Released This Autumn|publisher=[[Metal Storm (webzine)|Metal Storm]]|access-date=April 27, 2022|date=April 27, 2022}}</ref> A month later, it was announced that King's X had signed again to [[Inside Out Music|Inside Out]]/[[Sony Music]] and their new album would be released on September 2, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kings-xs-new-album-gets-official-release-date|title=KING'S X's New Album Gets Official Release Date|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=May 5, 2022|date=May 5, 2022}}</ref> The band revealed ''[[Three Sides of One]]'' as the album's title on June 24, 2022; released on September 2 of that year, three singles were released to support ''Three Sides of One'': "Let It Rain",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kings-x-announces-first-studio-album-in-14-years-three-sides-of-one-shares-let-it-rain-single|title=KING'S X Announces First Studio Album In 14 Years, 'Three Sides Of One', Shares 'Let It Rain' Single|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=June 24, 2022|date=June 24, 2022}}</ref> "Give It Up",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kings-x-releases-new-single-give-it-up-from-three-sides-of-one-album|title=KING'S X Releases New Single 'Give It Up' From 'Three Sides Of One' Album|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=July 27, 2022|access-date=August 1, 2022}}</ref> and "All God's Children".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kings-x-releases-new-single-all-gods-children-from-three-sides-of-one-album|title=KING'S X Releases New Single 'All God's Children' From 'Three Sides Of One' Album|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=August 26, 2022}}</ref> Although Pinnick had initially stated that ''Three Side of One'' could be King's X's final studio album,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=41761 | title=King's X – New Album on Hold }}</ref> he mentioned in an August 2022 interview that there are numerous songs that did not make the cut and could be used for the band's next album: "Ty came in with four, Jerry came in with three, and I came in with 27." He added, "We would play one of mine, one of Ty's, and one of Jerry's, then do another round. Ty wanted to keep going until they ran out. We needed more songs, so we played more of mine. We recorded ten of my songs, and only some of them got on the record. We knew some of those weren't quite ready, and we had enough songs. Maybe we'll put them on the next record. I still have about 30 songs. I know Ty and Jerry both have some more songs to use on the next record."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kings_xs_doug_pinnick_addresses_14-year_gap_between_xv_and_three_sides_of_one_reveals_plans_for_follow-up_album.html | title=King's X's Doug Pinnick Addresses 14-Year Gap Between 'XV' and 'Three Sides of One', Reveals Plans for Follow-Up Album }}</ref> In an October 2024 interview with [[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|Bravewords.com]], Pinnick said that he has "submitted a handful of new songs" and "Ty and Jerry have both said they have a bunch of tunes" for the next King's X album, adding, "So, the next thing is to finally figure out when we want to get together and the whole thing you have to go through to make a record – because we live in three different parts of the country. So, sooner or later we'll get serious. We haven't yet really, but we talk about it – so that's a good thing."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/features/dug-pinnick-discusses-new-solo-lp-musically-i-was-just-in-this-ac-dc-red-hot-chili-peppers-funk-vibe-in-my-head|title=DUG PINNICK Discusses New Solo LP – "Musically, I Was Just In This AC/DC, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Funk Vibe In My Head"|website=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|Bravewords.com]]|date=October 28, 2024|accessdate=November 5, 2024}}</ref> An authorized biography by Greg Prato, ''King's X: The Oral History'', via Jawbone Press was released in February 2019.<ref>{{Cite book |title=King's X: The Oral History |last=Prato |first=Greg |date=February 19, 2019 |publisher=Jawbone Press |isbn=978-1911036432 }}</ref> In addition to extensive interviews with all three band members, the book included interviews with such rock musicians as [[Jeff Ament]], [[Andy Summers]], [[Mick Mars]], [[Billy Corgan]], and [[Eddie Trunk]] among others, and featured a foreword by [[Scott Ian]].
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