Soundgarden have confirmed that there latest track, "Been Away Too Long," from their forthcoming album, King Animal, is due to radio on September 19.
Speaking with Rolling Stone, guitarist Kim Thayil said the album "re-establishes that we still rock, we're still heavy, and we're still a little weird."
Earlier this year, Soundgarden released "Live To Rise," the band's first new song in 15 years, as part of the soundtrack for the film, Marvel's The Avengers.
According to an industry insider (via Blabbermouth), the band is also in the midst of acquiring a new recording contract, signing a worldwide deal with Universal Music Group.
King Animal, the band's first album since 1996's Down on the Upside, is due November 13.
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