Arcade Fire To Release Third Album In May 2010

Arcade Fire are on course to release their third album in May 2010, it's been reported.

The band are currently finishing the follow-up to 2007's 'Neon Bible' in Montreal alongside producer Markus Dravs.

According to Billboard, the album will be preceded by a new single and live shows.

It is also understood that the band are currently considering offers to headline a number of festivals across North America next summer.

Arcade Fire last performed live at the Barack Obama Campaign Staff Ball in January, which formed part of the president's inauguration celebrations.

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