The Rolling Stones Announce New Guest-Filled Album ‘Foreign Tongues’ Featuring Final Charlie Watts Recordings

After weeks of teases, The Rolling Stones officially confirmed they will release their new album, Foreign Tongues, via Capitol Records on July 10. The 14-track set has been previewed with its lead single “In The Stars” and opening track “Rough And Twisted.”

The eagerly-anticipated studio album follows less than three years behind the band’s Grammy-winning, chart-topping Hackney Diamonds album. Core members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood recorded the alongside supporting players Daryl Jones, Matt Clifford and Steve Jordan.

The Rolling Stones reunited with Hackney Diamonds producer Andrew Watt for sessions recorded over a quick month at West London’s Metropolis Studios. Foreign Tongues includes a special appearance from late drummer Charlie Watts, culled from one of the last recording sessions before his death in 2021. An impressive array of all-star guests contributed to the album, namely Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, The Cure's Robert Smith and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Mick Jagger looked back at the recording process, stating: “I love doing these recording sessions in London at Metropolis. It was a very intense few weeks recording Foreign Tongues. We had 14 great tracks and we went as fast as we could. I like the room there as it’s not too big so you can feel the passion in the room from everyone.”

Keith Richards also weighed in: “The Foreign Tongues album has a continuity from Hackney Diamonds and it was great to be working in London again, and to have that London vibe around us. It was a month of concentrated punch. To me, it’s all about the enjoyment of it. I’m blessed to be able to do this and long may it last.”

“The atmosphere in the room was so creative, and the whole band was on top form throughout the whole process. Very often we nailed it on the first take. I hope everyone loves it,” added Ronnie Wood.

The Rolling Stones tapped American artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn to paint the cover art. “Creating the album cover for the Rolling Stones is an artistic honour – a dialogue with one of the most enduring forces in cultural history,” Quinn said.

Foreign Tongues is due out on a wide range of formats, including CD, deluxe CD editions, cassette, multiple vinyl variants (standard and limited colour pressings), exclusive retailer editions, and special box sets, alongside the single ‘In The Stars’ on CD and vinyl formats. Pre-orders are now underway.

Stream The Rolling Stones’ “In The Stars” and “Rough And Twisted” below for tastes of Foreign Tongues: