The Rolling Stones are said to be working on a new album after reportedly deciding to scrap plans for a comeback tour in Europe.

The Rolling Stones, which consists of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, are said to have been working on a new album after deciding to scrap plans for a European tour

The Rolling Stones are said to be working on a new album after reportedly deciding to scrap plans for a comeback tour in Europe. It’s claimed that the group have more than a dozen songs ready to go after spending time in the studio.

Bandmates Mick Jagger, 81, Keith Richards, 81, and Ronnie Wood, 78, are said to have been working in Metropolis Studios in London since April. It’s reported that they are now in discussions over the release of their 25th studio album.

It’s been suggested that the trio have collaborated again with producer Andrew Watt. He worked with the Rolling Stones on their last album Hackney Diamonds, which topped the UK Albums Chart following its release back in 2023.

According to the Sun, Mick, Keith, and Ronnie are working on the new album after scrapping plans for a summer tour in the UK and other countries. The band’s potential European tour had been rumoured earlier this year.

A source told the outlet: “Mick, Keith and Ronnie have been secretly recording their new record with their drummer Steve Jordan.” It’s claimed that the band are “happy” with 13 songs and are discussing when to release it

The source went on to discuss the rumoured tour, saying that it didn’t work out. They said: “Originally, the plan was for them to bring their huge US tour to the UK and Europe this summer, but promoters couldn’t get the dates to work.”

They continued: “Instead the Stones decided to get back into the studio and put down their next album.” The source suggested that it’s “massive” news for fans who didn’t get a chance to see the acclaimed band perform live this year.

The band are said to have been working in a studio in London on tracks for a new album(Image: Variety via Getty Images)

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There was speculation over a possible tour in January. It was suggested at the time that the band could return to the UK with their Hackney Diamonds tour to play four dates at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the capital city.

A source told the Daily Mail that Mick, Keith and Ronnie couldn’t wait to bring the tour to the UK. They said: “They’ve been planning it for months and are itching to get back out on the road and do what they do best, which is perform.”

Prior to subsequent reports that the tour plans had been shelved, it was initially suggested that they would also visit other locations in Europe. There was speculation that the other shows would be in Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam and Paris.

The speculation came following the Rolling Stones’ Hackney Diamonds in the US and Canada last year. The trio performed at a host of venues, including SoFi Stadium in Inglewood and BC Place in Vancouver, whilst on the tour.

The tour was in support of their album Hackney Diamonds, which was released the previous year. It was their eighth studio album to top the charts in the UK, following in the footsteps of albums like Aftermath and Emotional Rescue.