Red Hot Chili Peppers have begun teasing fans over their new album, which is due to be released later this year.

The group's bassist Flea has started posting shots of the group in the studio recording the follow-up to 2006's 'Stadium Arcadium'.

In one, new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer can be seen performing, while another shows a close-up of a mixing desk.

Red Hot Chili Peppers as-yet-utitled effort is due to be released in March. A new song is expected to debut on radio soon.

"We love music," Flea told NPRs. "We're willing to put in the work and we're willing to put in the time."

The album will be their first to feature Klinghoffer, who has replaced John Frusciante in the group.

(by Jason Gregory)