Arctic Monkeys have unveiled the cover artwork for their forthcoming third studio album ‘Humbug‘.

The ten track album, co-produced by Josh Homme and James Ford is set for release on August 24, the week before the band headline the Reading and Leeds Festivals (Reading on August 29, Leeds on August 28).

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The cover photograph, which is the is the first album cover to feature the band, was taken by Guy Aroch at New York’s Electric Lady Studios on the last day of recording.

The album is now available to pre-order from the band’s website;arcticmonkeys-store.co.uk the CD coming with a limited edition poster.

The Humbug tracklisting is available here.

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The band, fronted by Alex Turner have also just confirmed four new US tour dates:

Highline, New York, USA (August 3)

Paradise, Boston, USA (5)

Metro, Chicago, USA (7)

Lollapalooza, Chicago, USA (8)

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