Overview
- The band issued a plain‑sleeved white‑label 12‑inch under the name "The Cockroaches" in select record shops Saturday, with no streaming version at launch.
- In Germany the single was priced at €10.07, a nod many took as signaling a July 10 release date for a new album reported by dpa.
- A cryptic campaign of posters with a QR code led to a Universal Music site, where a WhatsApp clip teased a blues‑rock intro and a map listed participating stores.
- Multiple outlets report the upcoming album draws on tracks cut during the 2023 Hackney Diamonds sessions and may include recordings by late drummer Charlie Watts.
- "The Cockroaches" is a pseudonym the Stones used for secret shows, and current reporting suggests any promotion now is likely to be limited appearances or short residencies rather than a long tour.