Billy Idol has announced a new album, Dream Into It, and shared its lead single, “Still Dancing.”

The legendary punk rock artist’s first full-length album in more than a decade is set for release on April 25 via Dark Horse Records/BMG.

Avril Lavigne, Joan Jett, and The Kills lead singer Alison Mosshart are featured on Dream Into It, which narrates Idol’s life story.

“‘Still Dancing’ is really a reflection of my whole journey. From the punk rock period through to now. And I’m still looking towards the future, still living the life I set out to live,” said Idol. “At the start of the song I’m recalling the early times in London, when I was living in squats or at friends’ apartments, all my belongings in a plastic bag. Everybody at home or work told you what you were doing was never going to happen. But punk rock gave me an opening.”

“I was surrounded by people who loved the music as deeply as I did and you were going to throw caution to the wind, believe in what you were doing and grab on for dear life,” he continued. “As the song says, there have been many moments along the way where I’ve been self destructive. But what’s seen me through is that unflinching belief in the music that started all those years ago. That’s been the greatest gift of all.”

Two important events in Idol’s life are anticipated at the end of April: The announcement of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 inductees and the launch of his It’s A Nice Day To… Tour Again.

Source: RTT Music News