The Offspring: New Album In March?

According to CD Japan, Columbia Records has set a March 26, 2008 release date for The Offspring's long-awaited follow-up to 2003's "Splinter". However, the band and their label have yet to confirm this information or announce a release date for any of the other territories.

The band has been working on the new record for over a year with producer Bob Rock (of Metallica fame), and while frontman Dexter Holland had been posting studio updates on their official website, it is unknown how far the recording has progressed and what its title will be. The album will likely include the tracks "Fix You", "Hammerhead", "Pass Me By" and "Takes Me Nowhere". Holland describes them "lots of guitar, energy, lots of energy, and good songs".

Although former drummer Atom Willard, who left last July (read story on UG), was a still member of the band during the recording, session musician Josh Freese (The Vandals, A Perfect Circle, Devo, Guns N' Roses, Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves) actually handled the drum tracks. While the band supports the album, former Face to Face and Saves the Day member Pete Parada will be drumming for the tour.

As previously announced, The Offspring will embark on a tour of Australia in February to headline Soundwave Festival. This will be the band's first performance together in three years and also its first outing with Parada.

Comments

[DeXTeR_19]

yes cant wait! hope its like there older stuff! *prays*

[delos666]

oh nice!!!on my birthday!!!

[Random88]

Sweet! Hopefully it's better than Splinter, although splinter had some damn good songs on it. Can't wait to see them live again when they tour for this album

[False_God]

sweet! Should be good!

[RockMusicFan]

YES!!! I hope this is true! I can't wait! Although the article is faulty, because they played at Summer Sonic in Japan during the summer.

[splinteredmind]

the last time thewy played together in 3 years? what about the festivel in japan in august but at last, the next album =D=D=D

[aprescott_27]

Wonder when the American release date is. Hopefully the album will have some good stuff on it.

[TheRisen]

Damn, can't wait. Hammerhead was awesome.

[silent caution]

DeXTeR_19 wrote:

yes cant wait! hope its like there older stuff! *prays*

yeah hopefully

[sowhat360]

i didn't realize they were still making music...anyway saves the day blows, i wish the would have gotten a different drummer.

[punkrockjoe]

They've been out of action for aaages, I want this album to come soon!

[BirdHouse]

they are the only few punk bands i listen to . hope it will be good eh

[zosorevolver]

Yeah hopefully they stick to their old sound, but i'm sure I'll check out the album when it comes out

[ooblah]

I wouldnt be upset if they ventured from their old sound, I mean you can't grow as a musician if you make the same CD's sound over and over again. And this is comming from a very big Offspring fan, always will be. I hope it will be good.

[belavista man]

Didn't they split up? Or did they just take a looooong break...?

[impeachpedro10]

the offspring is my favorite band of all time.
im sure whatever they do will be phenomenal. id like to hear a lot more from the pre-ixnay classic punk style, but even so, americana and ownards still rocked. different styles same band.

i would love to hear more ska! (what in the world happened to you? dont pick it up, worst hangover ever) i love the offspring.....

[ghostofhendrix]

The offspring pretty much got me into rock music, so i'm looking forward to this. I would prefer it if they went for a more rocky, guitar driven sound -similar to their old stuff, but as long as the songs are good it's all fine.

[tragicpunk]

omg!!! have been waiting for ages for any information bout this! my favourite band ever! dont care what sound they go for, they'l always be awesome in my eyes lol!

[Jackolas]

Ignition is by far their best album.

If the new ones any way near as good I'll eat my hat.

[numinis]

hope this album willbring us back to the time we were shouting kick him when he's down (was about 6 then :p)

[jimmyjinx]

GOOD NEWS AT LAST!!!!! not sure i can wait that long...

[Snipe]

Jackolas wrote:

Ignition is by far their best album.

If the new ones any way near as good I'll eat my hat.

Put it on Youtube.

I hope this CD will be good, I've been listening to Offspring longer than any band I like.

[ratmblink123]

Man, looks like that drummer has been with a few big names. ST, G'n'R, Devo, Vandals... Damn. He should be a good pick.

[life_247]

^^ Just for the studio, but Freese drummed on the last album too.

Looking forward to the new disc should be a good'un and of course the tour. Also the last time they played live was their autumn 05 tour. Hardly 3 years is it??

[slap-a-bass]

FINALLLLLYYYY

[666Sabbath666]

They have never released anything bad IMO, so I am psyched for this. Bob Rock also producing is amazing.

[.:SMASH:.]

nooooo

i want it so much earlier than march =(

but hey i get to see them first at brisbane's soundwave festival so suck my wang

BEST BAND EVER

[SmileOfHavok]

Counting down the months...=)

[Astyan]

Haha, I remember when I was 11 listening to The Offspring and thinking it was so kick-ass... They got me into rock music for sure. Although I don't listen to anything similar now as my musical tastes have changed with the years, I'll probably buy their new album. I didn't like Splinter much but I'm still looking forward to getting a hand on their new stuff.

[Vanhanen]

It's one of my favorite bands and I can't wait to hear the new!! Hope they come to Sweden on tour!!!!!

[RCA1186]

Jackolas wrote:

Ignition is by far their best album.

If the new ones any way near as good I'll eat my hat.

you're damn right

[the_bi99man]

sowhat360 wrote:

i didn't realize they were still making music...anyway saves the day blows, i wish the would have gotten a different drummer.

That's okay, he's only playing live. They got Josh Freese on the album, and we all know that every drum he hits turns to gold.

[Nonamesixstring]

i saw them a few years back, and they put on one hell of a show. tons of energy. it was great, we were right up front by the stage. they had some moshing(is that a word?) going on. i lost my shoe but it was awesome none the less.

[Klayy]

ghostofhendrix wrote:

The offspring pretty much got me into rock music, so i'm looking forward to this. I would prefer it if they went for a more rocky, guitar driven sound -similar to their old stuff, but as long as the songs are good it's all fine.

exactly the same here

[sassamafras]

:O 8 days after my birthday...dammmnnn haha

[Mcfraggins]

I agree, although i hope its for better, cause i would really be bummed if they tried something way out of their style,

ooblah wrote:

I wouldnt be upset if they ventured from their old sound, I mean you can't grow as a musician if you make the same CD's sound over and over again. And this is comming from a very big Offspring fan, always will be. I hope it will be good.

[hb15577]

i hope they stick to the ska and punk type music, i think thats what keeps them good, its because there songs arnt to comples so they are really catchy

[Dark Aegis]

I dont think theres anyone not looking forward to this album. Hope its good

[Spay]

The name "Bob Rock" was mentioned. And he's responsible for "St. Anger" so lets hope that he doesn't butcher these guys too.

[Th3Russ1an]

Offspring kicks ass!

[Tster]

awesome!!

[conanpoopdick]

pooop

[J.A.R.]

Sweeeeet!!!!!

[OffspringPhreak]

Sweet I can't wait those guys rule. \m/ \m/

[suthy16]

silent caution wrote:

DeXTeR_19 wrote:

yes cant wait! hope its like there older stuff! *prays*



yeah hopefully

They're working with Bob Rock so uh.. don't hold your breath cause history says this will be very disappointing.

[koerok]

Spay wrote:

The name "Bob Rock" was mentioned. And he's responsible for "St. Anger" so lets hope that he doesn't butcher these guys too.

Dude the same guy also made the black album load and reload and Garage Inc. and this that suck??? i don't think so.
And the St. Anger sucks thing is kind off getting OLD.
But love the Offspring i'm not mutch of a punk fan but they rule

[S.L.A.Y.E.R.]

Spay wrote:

The name "Bob Rock" was mentioned. And he's responsible for "St. Anger" so lets hope that he doesn't butcher these guys too.

Dude the same guy also made the black album load and reload and Garage Inc. and this that suck??? i don't think so.
And the St. Anger sucks thing is kind off getting OLD.
But love the Offspring i'm not mutch of a punk fan but they rule

The thing is, the whole 'St Anger' episode will never get 'old'..

It was one of the biggest disappointments in music history and saying it is 'old' is just saying that it's become unfashionable to dislike St Anger and thats weak. If your a fan of post Load Metallica then fair enough but for us real Metallica fans, we know that Bob Rock brings bad news..

[daniel c b]

offspring was one of my first favorite bands

[paintITblack39]

checked.

[Quikslayer666]

for over a year???? try like 2-3 years bud I've been following this thing since 2005 at least they really should call this Chinese Democracy but this is great news I hope its there best one yet and the next doesn't take as long an Offspring record should take a year - 2 years at max not 5 1/2 thanks for the release date I can't wait any longer!

[euan_soad]

S.L.A.Y.E.R. wrote:

Spay wrote:

The name "Bob Rock" was mentioned. And he's responsible for "St. Anger" so lets hope that he doesn't butcher these guys too.

Dude the same guy also made the black album load and reload and Garage Inc. and this that suck??? i don't think so.
And the St. Anger sucks thing is kind off getting OLD.
But love the Offspring i'm not mutch of a punk fan but they rule


The thing is, the whole 'St Anger' episode will never get 'old'..

It was one of the biggest disappointments in music history and saying it is 'old' is just saying that it's become unfashionable to dislike St Anger and thats weak. If your a fan of post Load Metallica then fair enough but for us real Metallica fans, we know that Bob Rock brings bad news..

.

[OnlyOnThursdays]

If this holds true then its the best Thanksgiving news I've heard in YEARS.

[Ibeatonthebrat]

SWEET!!!

[Guitar Z-neous]

The Offspring...they are like beyond some titles we give to musicians. They are the original punk masters. ye yea

[Social D Rox]

keep the old sound please!!! the sooner the better. ive been waiting for five painful years without my favorite band coming out with some music

[Echoes248]

im not getting my hopes up...old school offspring was killer but their not the same anymore

[HellRazer]

Ive just started getting into the offspring and they are ****ing awesome. Ive only got the greatest hits at the moment but when i get some dosh im going on an Offspring binge! lol. and yeah ive never looked forward to an album this badly since linkin park brought out their new one. 4 ****ing months.....goddammit the same length of time i have to wait til i see my gf