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The Afghan Whigs release first new song in 5 years, plot 12-date spring U.S. tour

The Afghan Whigs release first new song in 5 years, plot 12-date spring U.S. tour

The Afghan Whigs returned with their first new music in five years, a single called “I’ll Make You See God” that will be featured on the game “Gran Turismo 7.”

The Afghan Whigs return to Sub Pop for 'Do To The Beast' — first new album in 16 years

The Afghan Whigs return to Sub Pop for ‘Do To The Beast’ — first new album in 16 years

As “Breaking Bad”/”Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk let slip in a tweet last Friday, the reunited Afghan Whigs are indeed releasing a brand-new studio album, with Greg Dulli and Co. announcing today that they are returning to Sub Pop Records to release Do To The Beast, their first album in 16 years.

The Afghan Whigs' first new album in 16 years 'coming soon' — according to Bob Odenkirk

The Afghan Whigs’ first new album in 16 years ‘coming soon’ — according to Bob Odenkirk

It’s hardly a secret that the reunited Afghan Whigs have been recording: The band’s Facebook page has been posting photos of Greg Dulli and Co. in the studio for months now. Still, there’s been no announcement of a new album. Which is why fans are excited about a tweet yesterday from actor/comedian Bob Odenkirk.

Video: Steve Kilbey joins The Afghan Whigs to perform The Church's 'One Day' in Sydney

Video: Steve Kilbey joins The Afghan Whigs to perform The Church’s ‘One Day’ in Sydney

The newly reunited Afghan Whigs this week are in the midst of playing their first-ever concerts in Australia, and, on Thursday night at a club date in Sydney, Greg Dulli and Co. paid tribute to a key early influence by bringing Steve Kilbey up on stage to help perform ‘One Day’ off The Church’s 1983 album ‘Seance.’