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It is not a rumour - it is a fact. The Rolling Stones i.e. Mick, Keith and Ronnie, pluss several of their support musicians, have been at the Metropolis Studio London UK all through May and more i.e. 5-6 weeks working on the songs for their next studio album, also more studio works in the past, after the 2024 tour finished. Great days for all Stones fans!

For those who do not like their current album "Hackney Diamonds" I would ask: Did you go to any of their live shows in 2024? They sound even greater live.

To those who did not see The Rolling Stones live in 2024, you have something to look forward to. Save your money, get the new album when it is out, and plan for at least one show of their next tour. You will NOT be disappointed!

First, I love Hackney Diamonds, but I also agree even some of the songs that weren't my favorites, hearing them live gave me a whole new perspective and were great live (namely Whole Wide World and Mess It Up). My wife's not a huge Stones fan but loves Angry (I always laugh when I hear it on a jukebox at a bar because I know she played it).



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Great news! Champagne!

Sorry, there's a budget! Prosecco it is!

May I recommend a mid-priced Nature Brut Crèmant from Bourgogne Al, it'll only set you back about 15-20 quid: Clotilde Davenne

Perfect with Stones in yer ears and some shrimp pasta on your plate celebtating a new Stones album

Great news! Many thanks BV!!

I've heard Steve Winwood is on a number of tracks on this project

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I've heard Steve Winwood is on a number of tracks on this project

interesting

thanks for sharing that

Wow! What a great day for this incredible news!

Exciting---I'd rather have a new album. Love the Stones.

Ok, some fresh information:
The album is almost ready, 95% at least, some missing overdubs will be finished in the next few days, there are tracks in the mixing stage now and it is estimated that everything will be finished by the end of June or the beginning of July at the latest, very similar to the recording of Steel Wheels in 1989 which was from April to June of that year.

Andrew Watt is working like crazy on the album, sometimes 15-hour days in the studio, I'm told that Keith is getting back to the US before the weekend, he's been working really hard too, not to mention Mick who pushed hard to finish the whole album in "2 months maximum" in his words, I'm told about some surprise guests on some of the songs but nothing has been confirmed yet.

Steve Jordan on drums, Darryl Jones on bass and Matt Clifford on keybords, that's the basic line up on most of the songs, and that the stuff is mostly new, everything was recorded on these sessions.

Many thanks, georgelicks.

Awesome news! Can’t wait to hear new songs and see the band again! Thanks Bjornulf!

I’m guessing something similar to Hackney Diamonds. A promotional show 2025 and Europe 2026! Any chance for the IORR band in 2026?

Great update, thanks Georgelicks. Much appreciated.

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Ok, some fresh information:
The album is almost ready, 95% at least, some missing overdubs will be finished in the next few days, there are tracks in the mixing stage now and it is estimated that everything will be finished by the end of June or the beginning of July at the latest, very similar to the recording of Steel Wheels in 1989 which was from April to June of that year.

Andrew Watt is working like crazy on the album, sometimes 15-hour days in the studio, I'm told that Keith is getting back to the US before the weekend, he's been working really hard too, not to mention Mick who pushed hard to finish the whole album in "2 months maximum" in his words, I'm told about some surprise guests on some of the songs but nothing has been confirmed yet.

Steve Jordan on drums, Darryl Jones on bass and Matt Clifford on keybords, that's the basic line up on most of the songs, and that the stuff is mostly new, everything was recorded on these sessions.

wow

so not made up of leftovers from the hackney diamonds sessions

that really does raise some interesting questions about what we're about to hear and what the fate of those dozen hd outtakes is gonna be

hope they kept the leftover tracks with bill and charlie

Great news!! Thank you Bjornulf and Georgelicks for the info. Can't wait to hear new Stones songs!!!

Once I realized they are back in their old neighbourhood, I can’t stop thinking that the album should be called Edith Groove.

Sorry. I’ll stop.

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wow

so not made up of leftovers from the hackney diamonds sessions

that really does raise some interesting questions about what we're about to hear and what the fate of those dozen hd outtakes is gonna be

hope they kept the leftover tracks with bill and charlie

This is just speculation, but maybe they're re-recording some of the songs that were originally written & recorded for HD. It's hard for me to imagine that they're all going to be brand new songs, but I don't know.

I'm still going with predictions for a Dua Lipa duet and the second track they recorded with Paul McCartney. But I'm doing nothing but guessing.

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wow

so not made up of leftovers from the hackney diamonds sessions

that really does raise some interesting questions about what we're about to hear and what the fate of those dozen hd outtakes is gonna be

hope they kept the leftover tracks with bill and charlie

This is just speculation, but maybe they're re-recording some of the songs that were originally written & recorded for HD. It's hard for me to imagine that they're all going to be brand new songs, but I don't know.

I'm still going with predictions for a Dua Lipa duet and the second track they recorded with Paul McCartney. But I'm doing nothing but guessing.

it's very possible there re-recording stuff

but if it turns out that the majority of this album was created from scratch this year that's very interesting

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Ok, some fresh information:
The album is almost ready, 95% at least, some missing overdubs will be finished in the next few days, there are tracks in the mixing stage now and it is estimated that everything will be finished by the end of June or the beginning of July at the latest, very similar to the recording of Steel Wheels in 1989 which was from April to June of that year.

Andrew Watt is working like crazy on the album, sometimes 15-hour days in the studio, I'm told that Keith is getting back to the US before the weekend, he's been working really hard too, not to mention Mick who pushed hard to finish the whole album in "2 months maximum" in his words, I'm told about some surprise guests on some of the songs but nothing has been confirmed yet.

Steve Jordan on drums, Darryl Jones on bass and Matt Clifford on keybords, that's the basic line up on most of the songs, and that the stuff is mostly new, everything was recorded on these sessions.

Well, The Dorchester isn’t cheap!

It is amazing that new Rolling Stones record will out soon. I think they keep track with Charlie and Bill. Anyway I am wondering what with three tracks with Ben Waters mentioned at the time.

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I’m guessing something similar to Hackney Diamonds. A promotional show 2025 and Europe 2026! Any chance for the IORR band in 2026?

There's always a chance... I'll ask our "manager" :-)

and, yes...
Excited about a new album!
Excited about possible shows!

This is exciting news!

(although I'm not so pleased about the return on DJ on bass. The bass on HD was just one of the features that lifted it way above 'recent' Stones releases).

They never cease to surprise me. A few months back I was feeling a bit despondent about the Rolling Stones worrying that this (tour cancellation) might be the end and they may never tour again and no more material (and at best a few more back-catalogue releases). I'd been checking back on news for a while and nothing seemed to contradict my fears. Now, all of a sudden, I'm gearing up for a new album and even the possibility of a tour. I can only hope I retain that work ethic when I'm in my eighties! We have really been so very lucky with this band all things considered.

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Ok, some fresh information:
The album is almost ready, 95% at least, some missing overdubs will be finished in the next few days, there are tracks in the mixing stage now and it is estimated that everything will be finished by the end of June or the beginning of July at the latest, very similar to the recording of Steel Wheels in 1989 which was from April to June of that year.

Andrew Watt is working like crazy on the album, sometimes 15-hour days in the studio, I'm told that Keith is getting back to the US before the weekend, he's been working really hard too, not to mention Mick who pushed hard to finish the whole album in "2 months maximum" in his words, I'm told about some surprise guests on some of the songs but nothing has been confirmed yet.

Steve Jordan on drums, Darryl Jones on bass and Matt Clifford on keybords, that's the basic line up on most of the songs, and that the stuff is mostly new, everything was recorded on these sessions.

Thanks for the info!

Just so you know - your post has been cross-quoted with attribution, on Steve Hoffman (actually, twice!).

[forums.stevehoffman.tv]

[forums.stevehoffman.tv]

What to expect? When will the album be released?

For those, like me, who don't know a great deal about this 'Metropolis Studio', this Wikipedia entry is an interesting read. The building is Grade II Listed and is actually named 'The Power House, Chiswick' As it's only up the road from Shepherd's Bush, perhaps the Stones will consider an album launch at the famous Shepherd's Bush Empire! Deeply wishful thinking, of course!


[en.wikipedia.org]

I guess Jagger is using a lot of tax free days finishing this album. Hence the busy schedule. Which, in fact, is a good thing for Stones fans waiting for the album.

Truly astounding news...
Thank you to The Rolling Stones!

To me it is one of the great joys of life to approach a new studioalbum by the Rolling Stones! HACKNEY DIAMONDS reminded me of that fact. Soon to be given that privilege once again is awesome!

What a sense of exitement!

18 years since abiggerbang they bring us new music, new concept, new pictures!

now we all love Hackney Diamonds and will be something rare to listen new music 2 years after, thanks all involved in news!!!

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To me it is one of the great joys of life to approach a new studioalbum by the Rolling Stones! HACKNEY DIAMONDS reminded me of that fact. Soon to be given that privilege once again is awesome!

Exactly this!

This article from Independent covers everything that has already been said here about the new album, but it also says "the Rolling Stones are reportedly planning to announce UK shows in the coming weeks, after issues over venue and travel options were resolved". [www.independent.co.uk]

Does anyone know if there is any truth about that or if it's old news about the cancelled summer tour in a new article?



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