The Strokes will release their comeback single 'Under Cover Of Darkness' later today (February 9).

Fans will be able to obtain the track from thestrokes.com for free for 48 hours at 7.35pm (GMT). It follow the song's official debut on DJ Zane Lowe's evening show on BBC Radio 1.

'Under Cover Of Darkness' will be available as a digital download from iTunes on February 15.

The track is the first single to be taken from the New York band's much-anticipated new album 'Angles', due out on March 21 in the UK and March 22 in the US.

The album is the follow-up to 2006's 'First Impressions Of Earth' and was self-produced by the band.

Meanwhile, the band's manager has revealed that plans are being finalised for a US tour in June and European dates in July.

(by Jason Gregory)