Pearl Jam to Release First Album in Seven Years

Pearl Jam to Release
First Album in Seven Years Pearl Jam recently announced the upcoming
release of their new album, ‘Gigaton,’ on March 27. It is the group’s 11th album and their first album
since releasing ‘Lighting Bolt’ in 2013. In a statement, lead guitarist
Mike McCready said making the
record was a "long journey”
full of mixed emotions. Mike McCready,
via 'Variety' Ultimately, creating the album gave
McCready a greater understanding of
the “need for human connection.” Mike McCready,
via 'Variety' The band will tour across North America
and Europe in support of their album. The North American leg kicks
off on March 18 in Toronto, Canada.