The Rolling Stones Ditch the Tour for a New Album
The musical group needs to create fresh tracks for their upcoming release. - Group planning to produce fresh music tracks.
Ever the dynamic rock 'n' rollers, the Rolling Stones are reportedly trading in their tour boots for studio headphones. Rumors are rampant in the UK media circuit that the band, consisting of Mick Jagger (81), Keith Richards (81), and Ronnie Wood (78), have been laying down tracks at the Metropolis Studios in London since April. These 13 new songs might just be the keys to their 25th studio album.
Album Over Tour?
If you thought you'd catch them rocking out across Europe next year, think again! The Stones' last melodious venture, "Hackney Diamonds," dropped in 2023 after an 18-year hiatus. Insiders chat that Mick, Keith, and Ronnie have secretly teamed up with drummer Steve Jordan to record these 13 tunes and are discussing a release date for their newest offering[1].
It's a bummer for fans who had their hearts set on seeing the band in action throughout 2025. On the brighter side, according to whispers in the grapevine, the Stones were contemplating pushing back their initially planned European tour from 2025 to 2026[1]. The tour was a veritable smorgasbord of stops, including Germany's Munich Olympic Stadium and Berlin, London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Paris, and Copenhagen.
Special Tribute for Wood's Anniversary
In a twist of events, the Stones have opted to head back to the studio instead of taking the stage. More good news awaits in November, when the band plans to dish out a remastered version of their 1976 classic "Black and Blue" complete with two fresh tunes to celebrate Ronnie Wood's 50-year mark as a member of the band[1]. Formed in 1962, the Stones have certainly stood the test of time!
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[1]: Multiple sources allege the band is currently recording their 25th studio album at Metropolis Studios in West London, working with Andrew Watt and Steve Jordan. The album, reportedly consisting of 13 songs, is still in the process of being delivered to the public, though a date has not been officially announced.[2]: Discussions regarding postponing the European tour until 2026 have also been circulating, with insiders citing scheduling issues and venue and travel difficulties as contributing factors to the tour's tentative delay or cancellation.[3]: Speculation is high that the release of the new album could be a replacement for the delayed tour, though whether the new album will be offered simultaneously with the originally planned tour dates remains uncertain.[4]: Sources claim that the band's 50th-anniversary edition of "Black and Blue" will be marked by the addition of two new tracks, slated for release in November.
"The Rolling Stones, ever the pioneers of rock and roll, are reportedly swapping their tour boots for studio headphones, working on their 25th studio album at Metropolis Studios in London.*"
"Despite the potential disappointment for fans looking forward to their European tour, a silver lining is on the horizon: the Stones plan to release a remastered version of their classic 1976 album, 'Black and Blue', complete with two new tracks in November, celebrating Ronnie Wood's 50-year mark as a member of the band."
