White Stripes to release new album next year

WHITE STRIPES have revealed that their new album is in the making.

Frontman Jack White said their next LP is "not far off" and could be released "maybe next year".

Speaking about the band's last tour, White said: "I just came from a Raconteurs tour and went right into that, so I was already full speed. Meg had come from a dead halt for a year and went right back into that madness.

"Meg is a very shy girl, a very quiet and shy person. To go full speed from a dead halt is overwhelming, and we had to take a break."

And he added that he understood why fans thought the pair would break up after a series of show cancellations.

He said: "We just needed to stop for a while. When it comes down to your health, it's hard, people don't really understand. They think you go up on stage and you're having a blast, like you're partying or some sh*t.

"That's not the case. It's hard work to go on tour."