'I think this is our best work': Pearl Jam announces release date for new album 'Dark Matter' and drops debut single

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Pearl Jam band has announced the release date of their upcoming album!

The popular rock band has also released their debut single, which will be included on the album titled 'Dark Matter.'

The project, produced by Andrew Watt, took shape in 2023 during a three-week period at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, California, per People.

Vocalist Eddie Vedder is "extremely proud" of the upcoming album. "We’re at this time in our lives when you could do it or you could not do it, but we still care about putting something out there that is meaningful and we hopefully think is our best work," said Vedder at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, per a press release.

"No hyperbole, I think this is our best work," he added.

Ament talks about 'Dark Matter'

The new album is a collaborative effort crafted by Watt, Vedder, bass player Jeff Ament, guitarists Stone Gossard and Mike McCready, and drummer Matt Cameron.

"We felt like we were about to make a really important record," said Ament.

"A lot of that had to do with the atmosphere Andrew set up," said Ament about Watt. "He has an encyclopedic knowledge of our history, not only as a band and how we wrote songs but as players."

"He could pinpoint things we did on old songs to the point where I was like, ‘What the f**k is he talking about?’ His excitement was contagious. He’s a force."

Ament expressed his gratitude, stating, "I just want to say thanks for keeping us on track. I couldn’t be prouder of us as a band. I feel so grateful for the fans, but mostly for my brothers and these people I’ve made music with," regarding the producer.

The tour lineup features Deep Sea River and Glen Hansard as opening acts for various North American dates. In the United Kingdom and Europe, The Murder Capital will open, while Richard Ashcroft will do so in Dublin and London.

Additionally, Pixies will join as openers for shows in Australia and New Zealand.

The band is set to embark on a global tour in 2024, spanning nine continents.

The tour kicks off on May 4 in Vancouver and will later visit cities such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Seattle, London, Barcelona, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Boston before concluding its final leg in Sydney in November.

The 'Dark Matter' album is scheduled to be released on April 19th.