As anticipated, the Rolling Stones have re-teamed with producer Andrew Watt, who helmed their 2023 comeback Hackney Diamonds, for an additional new album. The 14-track International Tongues can be launched July 10 by Capitol and is being previewed with new single “Within the Stars” in addition to “Tough and Twisted,” which emerged final month as a restricted white label vinyl launch beneath the title the Cockroaches.
International Tongues was recorded in beneath a month at London’s Metropolis Studios and options an eye-popping array of visitor stars: Paul McCartney (who additionally made a cameo on Hackey Diamonds) Steve Winwood and each Robert Smith of the Remedy and Chad Smith of the Pink Scorching Chili Peppers. Longtime Stones sideman Darryl Jones, Matt Clifford and Steve Jordan additionally assist.
Of even perhaps larger import to followers, the album options one in every of drummer Charlie Watts’ remaining recording periods previous to his 2021 loss of life. “The ambiance within the room was so artistic, and the entire band was on prime type all through the entire course of,” says guitarist Ronnie Wooden. “Fairly often we nailed it on the primary take. I hope everybody loves it.”
Provides Keith Richards, “The International Tongues album has a continuity from Hackney Diamonds and it was nice to be working in London once more, and to have that London vibe round us. It was a month of concentrated punch. To me, it’s all concerning the enjoyment of it. I’m blessed to have the ability to do that and lengthy might it final.”
American artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn crafted the album’s surreal cowl artwork, enthusing that it was “an inventive honor” and “a dialog with probably the most enduring forces in cultural historical past.” Click on right here to discover pre-order codecs.
Hackney Diamons, the Stones’ first of unique music since 2005, boasted visitor appearances by Elton John, Stevie Marvel, Girl Gaga and former Stones bassist Invoice Wyman. It was rewarded with the Greatest Rock Album trophy on the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Keep tuned for protection of the Stones’ album launch later in the present day (Might 5) in Brooklyn, N.Y., the place they are going to be interviewed by Conan O’Brien.
