LONDON (Bernama-PA Media/dpa): The Rolling Stones have confirmed that the title of their upcoming music project is "Foreign Tongues".
It comes after months of teasing by the rock group, through mysterious billboards and posts, which sparked rumours that the band would release a new album -- their first since their 2023 Grammy Award-winning record Hackney Diamonds.
The Press Association understands the Stones will release their new album on July 10, after band members Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards shared the artwork for the upcoming record on Saturday, with each musician posting a different portion of the cover.
Jagger shared a photograph which covered the bottom part of the cover and showed an illustration of what appears to be his mouth and chin.
Wood shared the middle portion of the cover, which revealed his eyes and nose.
Richards completed the puzzle and shared the top half, which featured an illustration of the head -- some messy hair wearing a multicoloured bandana.
On Friday, the band shared a snippet from an unnamed song over a 13-second video to their 4.2 million fans of their signature tongue and lips logo on a moving background.
The caption consisted of two emojis, including one of a CD, leading fans to believe they are hinting at a new record.
The Rolling Stones have also reportedly released music and performed gigs under the pseudonym, The Cockroaches, with teaser videos hinting at the name shared on their Instagram.
The Cockroaches later released a limited-edition vinyl single, titled "Rough And Twisted" on April 11, which was reportedly only sold exclusively at independent record stores.
Formed in London in 1962, The Rolling Stones have a long history of chart-topping albums and number one singles, including "(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction", "Paint It Black" and "Start Me Up".
After long-serving member Charlie Watts died in August 2021 at the age of 80, Steve Jordan has stepped in as the group’s drummer with its current line-up consisting of Jagger, Richards and Wood.
Throughout their decades-long career, The Rolling Stones have had 14 UK number one albums and eight number one hits.
The rock band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.
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