Robbie Williams has today (May 21) announced his new album ‘BRITPOP’, whilst releasing the first single ‘Rocket’ featuring Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi.
The Better Man star shared the details of his first album in almost a decade, harking back to the iconic sound of 90s British rock.
Although there is no specific release date yet, the record will hit the shelves in Autumn 2025 and will include more rock-influenced tracks, as well as the pop sound fans have been accustomed to hearing from Williams.
Speaking in a press release, the former Take That star stated how he wanted to create the album he initially set out to write after leaving the pop group in 1995.
He said: “It was the peak of Britpop and a golden age for British music. I’ve worked with some of my heroes on this album; it’s raw, there are more guitars and it’s an album that’s even more upbeat and anthemic than usual.
“There’s some ‘Brit’ in there and there’s certainly some ‘pop’ too – I’m immensely proud of this as a body of work and I’m excited for fans to hear this album.”
Before the new album, Williams will head on tour throughout the summer, where he said he can’t wait to “perform a song or two from it [the album] on my upcoming ‘BRITPOP’ tour”.
Opening up at the Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on May 31, Williams will then head to London, Manchester, Bath and Newcastle as he performs his old and new material to adoring fans. Any remaining tickets can be found here.
Those eager to hear this new guitar-based sound have been given a glimpse into it with the release of the single ‘Rocket’. Featuring legendary Black Sabbath guitarist, Tony Iommi, the blistering single will be sure to leave fans purring for more.
Teasing the song late last year, Williams told NME: “The track is massive guitars, as you can imagine. It’s adrenaline-filled and balls-to-the-wall.” The music video is set to be released this Friday (May 23).
The album’s cover artwork is a notable nod to an iconic look of Robbie’s from the 90s. A red tracksuit worn by Williams at Glastonbury Festival in 1995 where he famously partied with the Gallagher brothers.
The 90s British icons will now tour at the same time 30 years later, as Williams heads around the country at the same time as Oasis.
Speaking on the Oasis reunion, Williams had this to say: “The soap opera alone will either be exciting and or ghoulish to watch. As for the shows? They’re gonna be incredible, off-the-scale special.”
The 51-year old has had a storied history with the Mancunian brothers, but it seems as though they may all be mellowing out with age… if only ever so slightly.
Head here to pre-order Williams’ upcoming album, where you could get the chance to win a meet-and-greet with the former Take That man if you order before midnight on Tuesday 27th May.
