Tenacious D confirm new album 'Rize of the Fenix' details

Published Mar 1 2012, 12:44 GMT  |  By Lewis Corner

Tenacious D have confirmed details surrounding their new album.

The duo - consisting of Jack Black and Kyle Gass - will release their third studio album Rize of the Fenix on May 15.



The collection will contain 13 brand new tracks produced by John Kimbrough, recorded at his home in Los Angeles.

Dave Grohl has contributed drum beats to the album after collaborating with the pair on their previous two efforts.

Rize of the Fenix will serve as the follow-up to Tenacious D's 2001 self-titled debut and 2006's The Pick Of Destiny.

Tenacious D previously announced their first North American tour date for 2012, which will be a Memorial Day performance in Washington at the Sasquatch Festival.

They will also play a set at this year's Download festival in the UK, which takes place at Donington Park on June 8-10.

The tracklisting for Tenacious D's Rize of the Fenix is as follows:

1. 'Rize Of The Fenix'
2. 'Low Hangin' Fruit'
3. 'Classical Teacher'
4. 'Señorita'
5. 'Deth Starr'
6. 'Roadie'
7. 'Flutes and Trombones'
8. 'Ballad of Hollywood Jack and the Rage Kage'
9. 'Throwdown'
10. 'Rock Is Dead'
11. 'They F**ked Our Asses'
12. 'To Be The Best'
13. '39'

Listen to Tenacious D's 'Rize of the Fenix' below (Warning: Contains strong language):