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Rolling Stones unveil new album details

Published July 26, 2005 10:57 AM

By Jon Zahlaway / LiveDaily Senior Writer

The Rolling Stones [ tickets ] have settled on the title "A Bigger Bang" for their first new studio album in eight years, and have nailed down a Sept. 6 release date for the set.

The title--which the group came up with while recording the set last year--reflects the band members' "fascination with the scientific origin of the universe," according to a press release.

The collection boasts a formidable 16-song tracklist, making it the band's longest set since 1972's "Exile on Main Street." Among the new songs are the forthcoming singles "Streets of Love" and "Rough Justice," as well as "Oh No, Not You Again," a track that the group premiered during a May press conference at New York's Julliard School, where the band announced plans for its upcoming tour.

Also included on the disc are the cuts "Infamy" and "This Place Is Empty," both of which feature lead vocals from guitarist Keith Richards.

Other song titles include "Back of My Hand," "It Won't Take Long," "Laugh, I Nearly Died" and "Rain Fall Down."

Frontman Mick Jagger and Richards--a.k.a. The Glimmer Twins--co-produced the set with Don Was, who also co-produced a number of the band's previous album, including its most recent studio set, 1997's "Bridges to Babylon."

When the new album arrives in stores, the Stones will be in the midst of the first leg of their 2005/2006 world tour, which kicks off Aug. 21 at Boston's Fenway Park. The group is asking fans for input on the setlist for the outing; details are posted at the band's website.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

August 2005
21, 23 - Boston, MA - Fenway Park (w/ Black Eyed Peas)
26 - Hartford, CT - Rentschler Field (w/ Maroon 5)
28 - Ottawa, Ontario - Lansdowne Park (w/ Our Lady Peace, Les Trois Accords)
31 - Detroit, MI - Comerica Park (w/ Maroon 5)

September 2005
3 - Moncton, New Brunswick - Magnetic Hill (w/ Maroon 5, Tragically Hip, Our Lady Peace, Les Trois Accords)
6 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
8 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center
10 - Chicago, IL - Soldier Field
13 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
15 - East Rutherford, NJ - Giants Stadium
24 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena (w/ Beck)
26 - Toronto, Ontario - Rogers Centre (w/ Beck)
28 - Pittsburgh, PA - PNC Park (w/ Pearl Jam)

October 2005
1 - Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Stadium (w/ Beck)
3 - Washington, DC - MCI Center (w/ John Mayer Trio)
6 - Charlottesville, VA - Scott Stadium, University of Virginia (w/ Trey Anastasio)
8 - Durham, NC - Wallace Wade Stadium
10 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center (w/ John Mayer Trio)
12 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center (w/ John Mayer Trio)
15 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena (w/ Wilco)
17 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena (w/ Joss Stone)
19 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum (w/ Joss Stone)
21 - Charlotte, NC - New Charlotte Arena (w/ Joss Stone)
28 - Calgary, AB - Pengrowth Saddledome
30 - Seattle, WA - KeyArena

November 2005
1 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden Arena
4 - Anaheim, CA - Angel Stadium of Anaheim
6 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
8 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
11 - San Diego, CA - PETCO Park
13, 15 - San Francisco, CA - SBC Park
20 - Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center
22 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center
24 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
27 - Glendale, AZ - Glendale Arena
29 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center

December 2005
1 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center

January 2006
10 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre
23 - Chicago, IL - United Center