Rolling Stones launch Foreign Tongues album in London

The Rolling Stones launched their new album, "Foreign Tongues," with a star-studded party and a spectacular drone light show over London on Wednesday night, July 8. The legendary rock band, fronted by Mick Jagger, will release the album on Friday, July 10, marking their 25th studio record and their second since the death of drummer Charlie Watts in 2021.

The central London event, held at the St. Clement hotel, featured an intimate performance by Jagger and guitarist Ronnie Wood. They debuted the new track "Ringing Hollow," which Jagger described as a love letter to America, though its lyrics reference a "tear in her gown" on the Statue of Liberty. The pair also performed the classic "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Dead Flowers" from "Sticky Fingers." The guest list included celebrities such as actors Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz, musician Sam Fender, tennis legend John McEnroe, and producer Andrew Watt.

Following the performance, a display of 500 drones illuminated the sky above the River Thames and landmarks like the London Eye and Big Ben. The show was set to the new Stones song "In The Stars" and featured the band's iconic tongue logo. Internationally acclaimed...