Pearl Jam to Release<br />First Album in Seven Years Pearl Jam recently announced the upcoming<br />release of their new album, ‘Gigaton,’ on March 27. It is the group’s 11th album and their first album<br />since releasing ‘Lighting Bolt’ in 2013. In a statement, lead guitarist<br />Mike McCready said making the<br />record was a "long journey”<br />full of mixed emotions. Mike McCready,<br />via 'Variety' Ultimately, creating the album gave<br />McCready a greater understanding of<br />the “need for human connection.” Mike McCready,<br />via 'Variety' The band will tour across North America<br />and Europe in support of their album. The North American leg kicks<br />off on March 18 in Toronto, Canada.
