The Libertines And Arctic Monkeys To Form Supergroup

Members from both The Libertines and Arctic Monkeys are set to record a charity album, it has been revealed.

The supergroup will include Carl Barat, Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders, Babyshambles bassist Drew McConnell and Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys.

The band will be called The Bottletop Band and will include other famous contributors including, VV Brown, Sam Sparro, Reverend And The Makers, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly and Eliza Doolittle.

The charity album will help to raise funds for employment and education projects in Brazil, Africa and the UK.

Single 'Fall Of Rome', taken from the album 'Dream Service' released April 11, is available to download from tomorrow (December 10) at Thebottletopband.com.

(by Holly Frith)

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