Interpol are at work on their next album, with drummer Sam Fogarino recovering from surgery

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Interpol are back at work in the studio according to a new report, and drummer Sam Fogarino is getting back to playing following his recovery from spinal surgery.Fogarino was forced to sit out the band’s 2024 ‘Antics’ 20th anniversary UK and European tour following his operation.“As you may know,” he wrote on social media, “last year, I had to undergo spinal surgery, which resulted in me having to miss Interpol tour dates.”He continued: “While the surgery and recovery has been successful, thus far, unfortunately I’m dealing with continued health issues – and will have to stay off the road for the time being.”Now, according to a new report from his reps (as per Rolling Stone), his recovery is progressing well.The band’s reps said Fogarino was “recovering from his back surgery, getting back to drumming as seen on his IG, and working closely with the rest of the band and Matador on ‘Antics’ assets”They also went on to reveal that he was “writing with the other band members for the next album”, which will follow on from 2022’s ‘The Other Side Of Make-Believe’.A post shared by Samuel Fogarino (@fogonthefloor)The indie veterans have announced plans to play their second LP in full across the UK in November, including stops in Manchester, Glasgow, London and more.Now, they will wrap up their anniversary shows at Dublin’s 3Arena on November 10.

You can find any remaining tickets here.The ‘Antics’ tour kicks off at The Halls in Wolverhampton on November 1, while support at the London date at Alexandra Palace (November 8) will come from Dust and Iceage.NOVEMBER01 – Wolverhampton, The Halls02 – Manchester, O2 Apollo04 – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall05 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall07 – Bristol, Beacon08 – London, Alexandra Palace10 –.