In case you missed the mass panic on the internet December 24th, My Bloody Valentine announced they've completed mastering their new album. Here's the full riot-inducing update:
"On 21-12-12 we finished mastering the new album!"
Kevin Shields revealed in interviews earlier this year that a new MBV record would be released before the end of the year. It's doubtful he'll fulfill that promise, but be rest assured, the new album is on the way. The band has a number of festival dates booked for 2013, so it seems almost certain (though we ARE talking about MBV here) the new album should be out before then.
The follow up to 1991's Loveless will be released through the band's website. At this point there is no official website other than Facebook, though it's likely a new site will be launching shortly over at mybloodyvalentine.net (the owner of the domain gave up the URL by request of Kevin Shields a few weeks ago).
For right now, it's probably a good idea to like the MBV page, and while you're at it, liking the Creation Records page would be a great idea too.
My Bloody Valentine 2013 tour itinerary
2/05 - Osaka Namba Hatch, Osaka
2/06 - Osaka Namba Hatch, Osaka
2/07 - Shinkiba Studio Coast, Tokyo
2/08 - Shinkiba Studio Coast, Tokyo
2/10 - Shinkiba Studio Coast, Tokyo
2/16 - ATP's I'll Be Your Mirror, Altona
2/18 - Enmore Theater, Sydney
2/20 - Tivoli Theater, Brisbane
2/22 - Palace Theatre, Melbourne
3/09 - Barrowlands, Glasgow - Barrowlands
3/10 - Apollo, Manchester
3/12 - Hammersmith Apollo, London
3/13 - Hammersmith Apollo, London