Kings Of Leon Making Progress As They Start Work On New Album

Kings of Leon have begun work on their new album, drummer Nathan Followill has confirmed.

The band are understood to be recording the follow-up to 2008's 'Only By the Night' in Nashville.

Followill has been tracking the their progress in the studio via Twitter since Monday.

In his first post, he described day one as a “musical success”, adding: “I'm very happy 2 get back 2 work and the mini bar.”

And in in his latest update, the drummer said: “Yesterday we put down some jams that I think you all will like.”

As previously reported, Kings of Leon are set to stage a one-off headline concert in London's Hyde Park this summer.

The gig, on June 30, will feature support from The Black Keys, The Drums, The Whigs and The Features.

(by Jason Gregory)

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