The Rolling Stones hint at new album name through global billboard campaign

The Rolling Stones have set the music world abuzz with their latest album teaser through a worldwide billboard campaign.

Not too long ago, guitarist Ronnie Wood hinted at the band’s plans for new music, promising fans a fresh album in 2026. Following this revelation, the band’s alter egos, The Cockroaches, embarked on a mysterious campaign leading up to the big announcement.

In recent days, The Rolling Stones’ official Instagram account shared glimpses of billboards popping up in various cities like Sydney, Australia, and Paris, France. These billboards prominently feature the Rolling Stones logo along with a repeated phrase in multiple languages, hinting at the album title, ‘Foreign Tongues’.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting new music from The Rolling Stones, especially after their well-received previous album, Hackney Diamonds. Critics lauded this release as the band’s finest work in years, praising Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood for delivering powerful guitar performances that rival musicians half their age. Meanwhile, Mick Jagger’s vocal prowess continues to captivate, channeling a youthful energy that resonates with listeners.

Andrew Watt spearheaded the production of this highly anticipated album, joining forces with music icons like Elton John, Pearl Jam, and Ozzy Osbourne who have all benefited from his creative touch.

Reports surfaced last year indicating that The Rolling Stones were actively working on new material at Metropolis Studios in West London. And now, with Ronnie Wood lining up a rare solo performance in London this August, excitement levels among fans have reached fever pitch. It will be the first time in over 16 years that the 78-year-old guitarist will be treating audiences to a full live solo set, complete with the soulful accompaniment of singer-songwriter Imelda May.

Wood’s upcoming London show at the O2 Kentish Town Forum on August 21 is expected to be an intimate affair that showcases his back catalog along with a sprinkling of new songs. Due to overwhelming demand, Wood decided to add an extra show in Amsterdam, along with a performance at Cologne’s E-Werk on September 3, further solidifying his status as a live music legend.

Before his illustrious stint with The Rolling Stones, Ronnie Wood was an integral part of Faces, the legendary rock band responsible for hits like “Stay With Me” alongside Rod Stewart. Their recent on-stage reunion during Sir Rod’s Glastonbury set only served to underscore Wood’s musical legacy, which has earned him two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions – one with The Rolling Stones in 1989 and another with Faces in 2012.

The Rolling Stones’ latest move with the billboard campaign hints at another stellar album in the making. As fans around the world eagerly await ‘Foreign Tongues’, anticipation is running high for what promises to be another iconic entry in The Rolling Stones’ storied discography.