Damon Albarn confirms new Gorillaz album is on its way

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Damon Albarn has confirmed he'll start work on a new Gorillaz album in September. 

On the verge of his upcoming Australian tour with Blur, Albarn told Australian outlet 7.30, "I'm starting recording in September for a new Gorillaz record." 

He continues, "I'd love to just get back in to that routine of being at home and coming to the studio five days a week." 

Earlier this year animator Jamie Hewlett, the other member of Gorillaz, hinted at a return via instagram and it appears that Murdoc and co are back via a recent post below. 

 

#Noodle Telecaster

A photo posted by hewll (@hewll) on Jun 23, 2015 at 3:28am PDT

Damon Albarn's most recent work came with Blur when they released The Magic Whip this year, he was also carried off stage by security at a festival in Denmark when he refused to end a five hour set. 

Read our review of Blur - 'The Magic Whip'