The Libertines announce new studio album.

The Libertines have confirmed to NME magazine that they will embark on a trip to Germany later this year to work on a new album together.

The band played a huge gig at London's Hyde Park last weekend (July 5).

NME spoke to the band exclusively and talking about the band's plan for new music, Carl Barat says fresh material has "always" been the plan. "Next year, it has to be," says Barat and when pressed for a release date, he said: "I don't wanna just go on the road because then you'll get cabin fever and have an epic fallout. So yeah, I want to keep something fresh coming in. We just need to find the time."

Pete Doherty is also on board with the plans saying: "For some reason in my head, I'm thinking October, November time," he says. That's what will have to happen. Basically, it'll have to be like Paris, but in Hamburg, and for a bit longer. I'm well up for it."

The band will be playing will be playing Alexandra Palace on Sept 27th and 28th and get tickets for the shows.

The Libertines will play this year

London Hyde Park British Summertime (July 5)

Lisbon Optimus Alive festival (12)

Benicàssim Festival (19)

Paris Zenith (September 30)

Amsterdam Heineken Music Hall (October 2)

Brussels FN Club (3)

Berlin Columbiahalle (4)

Dusseldorf Mitsubishi Electric Halle (5)