Snippets of Lady Gaga's new single 'Judas' have leaked online ahead of its release next week.

The song, which is the second single to be taken from the singer's new album 'Born This Way', is due out on April 19.

But various poor-quality snippets have been posted on YouTube.

Spanish fan site Haus Of Abdala also posted what it claimed was the full version, but has since taken it down "in order to respect Lady Gaga, and her hard work".

Earlier this month, Lady Gaga said: "Judas is coming. Let the cultural baptism begin."

The singer shot the video for the single last month, describing it as "the greatest work we've done".

'Born This Way' is Lady Gaga's second album proper and is released in May.

(by Jason Gregory)