Loudness To Record Next Album in US

LOUDNESS guitarist Akira Takasaki has revealed that the band's next album will be recorded in the U.S., most likely on the West Coast. Pre-production has already begun in Tokyo, Japan, the band's home base. The as-yet-untitled record will be their 25th Anniversary album and will be released on November 25th, the band's official birthday.

As previously reported, cdjapan.co.jp, LOUDNESS will be releasing their new live DVD, Loudness Liveshocks, on August 23rd. It will feature the entire live show that took place at BB King's in New York City on March 26th and an overview of their entire North American tour from earlier this year. More details regarding the release are expected to be revealed in the coming days.

Takasaki will release his forthcoming as-yet-untitled solo album on the same day. Details to follow.