Jimmy Cliff will release an EP, his first studio effort in seven years, in November.

Californian punk legends Rancid will begin work on their follow-up to 2009's Let The Dominoes Fall in September. The as-yet-untitled effort will be produced by Bad Religion guitarist (and Epitaph owner) Brett Gurewitz.The band will tour the U.S. from August 25 for a nine-date stint as special guests of Blink 182.

Punks reveal details of eighth LP and 20th anniversary world tour for 2012

Blink 182 and My Chemical Romance will headline this summer's Honda Civic tour in the US.The 40 date trek will kick off on August 5 in Holmdel, New Jersey and conclude on October 15 in San Diego, California. Support will come from Manchester Orchestra and Rancid.Watch a video of Blink announcing the tour below.

Attention Rancid and Operation Ivy fans, Matt Freeman has announced the release of the self-titled debut album for his side project Devils Brigade