Weezer haven't even launched their tour in support of the 'Red Album' (officially, their third eponymous disc), and already they're planning their next release. Drummer Pat Wilson told Billboard that the band plans to return to the studio in November, just a week after closing night for their month-long trek (which kicks off this Tuesday). For the sessions, they're bringing in producer Jacknife Lee and have already begun sending him sketches, ideas and loose demos.

Why the sudden productivity from one of those bands that's been known to, ahem, take their time between albums? Wilson attributes it to once-dictator Rivers Cuomo finally giving up his throne, allowing his fellow bandmates stake in the songwriting process. We were always under the impression that the democratic process makes things take even longer, but we're not complaining. After all, now that we have green, blue and red, by springtime we'll be ready for more colors.