Mark Lanegan Band are returning to us with not only a new album but an Irish date to boot aswell.

The album entitled ‘Blues Funeral’ is his first record since 2004s Bubblegum. so this album has been seven long years in the making. It was recorded in Hollywood by Alain Johannes and the music was played by Johannes and Jack Irons with appearances from Greg Dulli and Josh homme.  Blues Funeral will be out February 3rd 2012.

They will be on tour soon after that in Europe with a date at The Academy, Dublin on March 7th 2012. Ticket details when we get them but we believe they will be around the €20 mark on sale from November 9th. Mark will play Mandella Hall in Antrim on March 8th for £17.

Mark Lanegan photographed by Sam Holden.