11th Album ?

[Moana91]

Do you guys think it will happen?

If so, realistically speaking, when would the guys start writing the earliest in your estimation, based on the band's past timeframes?

There's a lot of talk about retirement on other corners of the internet, but seems unlikely given the wave of popularity they've been riding, right?

[kurtone]

They seem to be pretty rejuvenated. KNY came two years after DE... and I'm sure the label would like to cash in on it.

[LG95]

My guess is they stick to their now established pattern...probably start writing in 2027/28 and release an album in 29/30.

Personally if I was in their camp I'd encourage them at their age to write as much new music as possible. I think Chino said that although Private Music from start to finish was like a good two and a half years, the writing sessions put together were only like a month or so.

To me, they could comfortably put out a really good record every couple of years, but I understand their desire to not create tight schedules for themselves at this stage of their career.

[Penicks]

damn i forgot about private music

[Moana91]

Personally, I want them to work with Terry Date again.

What about you guys?

[RikshawHoward]

I always want them to work with Terry Date, but I'm pretty happy with how PM turned out.

[TwixPheonix]

Well it is happening since Stef received 2 new guitars (a 7 and 6 string) on the ESP Presents 2026 stream. He announced they will be used in the studio for the next album, and that they got those custom-made for better tuning stability (among other things probably). So he essentially soft confirmed it, in fact, being in the works.

[RikshawHoward]

If he goes back to 7 string I will be VERY happy.