The Offspring have announced additional tour dates in preparation of the release of their upcoming album.

Get ready to RAAAAWK because Kiss, Offspring, Motorhead and Lost Prophets will be moshing up a frenzy at Download Festival this summer.

A few years ago The Offspring poked fun at Axl Rose and his long delayed Chinese Democracy CD. That was before The Offspring took their sweet time recording the follow up to 2003's Splinter. Frontman Dexter Holland issued an update on Christmas Eve and no, the album isn't quite done yet.

Offspring have installed a new publically available webcam in their studio as they continue to work on their next full length in Orange County, California.

Amidst speculation about the motives for his departure, the Offspring have posted a short note about the departure of drummer Atom Willard. While Pete Parada (of Saves The Day) is filling the vacant position, for the album itself, the drums were recorded by session musician Josh Freese (he Vandals, Devo, Guns N' Roses, Suicidal Tendencies).