The Libertines sign to Virgin EMI, announce first LP since 2004

The deal was signed in Thailand, where lead singer Pete Doherty is currently attending rehab. The picture above is from the signing.

Next year's as-yet-untitled record will be the band's third, following their eponymous release in 2004.

Doherty was lost for words about the news, saying in a press release: "I don’t know what to say, I’m so happy... It was a beautiful day." With Carl Barât, adding: "After everything we have been through The Albion sails on course again, I couldn't be more excited."

Watch their video for "Don't Look Back Into The Sun" below.