“Who the hell are The Cockroaches?”: the thriller of a brand new track that factors to the Rolling Stones | Culture | EUROtoday

The Rolling Stones at all times make noise, in each method. And much more so if a brand new track and a thriller come collectively. For days Camden Town, north of Lonres, was wallpapered with the emblem of a band referred to as The Cockroaches, in accordance with the British newspaper The Times. The picture was accompanied by a QR code that led to a message: “Who The Fuck Are The Cockroaches?” The reply, in accordance with the identical newspaper and different specialised media, is obvious: The Rolling Stones. And due to this fact Rough and Twisted, A track that in the mean time has solely been launched on vinyl (no platforms) by the unknown group, is the brand new track by Sus Satánicas Majestades.

In the absence of affirmation from the group, The Times and magazines like NME They assume that the track is a preview of their new album, the twenty fifth of their profession, scheduled for subsequent July and nonetheless untitled. It will not be the final: there are nonetheless at the least 10 songs left for yet another album.

Among different indications in favor of the speculation are the purely Stonian sound of the track: forceful guitars, harmonicas and, in fact, the enduring voice of Mick Jagger (at 82 years outdated). Plus, The Cockroaches is simply the alter ego which the Rolling Stones have used on just a few events previously for secret and shock concert events and performances.

The new track is available in a specific context: final December the band determined to cancel its 2026 tour, with out giving an official motive, though it was rumored that it was because of the refusal of legendary guitarist Keith Richards attributable to joint issues in his arms. The band carried out for the final time in Spain on June 1, 2022. The huge query is whether or not The Rolling Stones will ever play stay once more. Perhaps it’s the finish of the situations for them, which they’ve been experiencing because the sixties.

The Stones’ new album shall be produced, just like the final one, Hackney Diamonds (2023), by New Yorker Andrew Watt, who, at 35, has additionally labored with stars like Ozzy Osbourne and Iggy Pop. He has additionally produced Paul McCartney’s subsequent album, which is able to seem in May.