Vampire Weekend Unleash New Album Release Date

After hinting on all forms of social media, New York City's joyous indie rockers Vampire Weekend have unleashed the title, track names and most importantly, the release date for their third studio full-length.

Titled Modern Vampires Of The City, the 12-track record will be the return of the band whose last album Contra made massive waves in 2010 – continuing their already roaring success following the 2008 self-titled debut, both achieving Gold status in Australia and the USA, while the latter surpassing Gold to achieve Platinum sales in the UK.

Here is the full track list - fans who were present at the Big Day Out may find a few tracks familiar, the band treating the crowd to a sneak peak across the country in January.

1) Obvious Bicycle
2) Unbelievers
3) Step
4) Diane Young
5) Don't Lie
6) Hannah Hunt
7) Everlasting Arms
8) Finger Back
9) Worship You
10) Ya Hey
11) Hudson
12) Young Lion

Modern Vampires Of The City will be released Friday 3 May via XL Recordings / Remote Control.

And why not give you something to get in the mood.