Billy Idol announces first album in over a decade, recruits Avril Lavigne and Joan Jett as special guests

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Billy Idol has announced ‘Dream Into It’, his first album in over a decade. Listen to the album’s first single ‘Still Dancing’ below.

The hard rock veteran announced the album on Wednesday (February 26) – it’s officially the first Billy Idol album since 2014’s ‘Kings & Queens of the Underground’.

Idol, who turns 70 this year, shared the music video for ‘Still Dancing’ upon the album announcement. ‘Dream Into It’ arrives on streaming platforms on April 25.

The uptempo rock track blazes through the hallmarks of Idol’s music – Sunset Strip glam metal guitars, propulsive drums, a shiny hook, and Idol’s famous snarl – as he sings about remaining in the game decades since his early days in the British punk rock scene, as a member of the band Generation X.

“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,” said Idol in a press release, per Consequence.

“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.”

“As the song says, there have been many moments along the way where I’ve been self-destructive,” he continued. “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.”

Watch the music video for ‘Still Dancing’ below.

‘Dream Into It’ will feature nine songs with guest appearances by Avril Lavigne, Joan Jett, and Alison Mosshart of The Kills. See the full tracklist below.

The tracklist for Billy Idol’s ‘Dream Into It’ is:

1. ‘Dream Into It’
2. ’77’ (featuring Avril Lavigne)
3. ‘Too Much Fun’
4. ‘John Wayne’ (featuring Alison Mosshart)
5. ‘Wildside’ (featuring Joan Jett)
6. ‘People I Love’
7. ‘Gimme The Weight’
8. ‘I’m Your Hero’
9. ‘Still Dancing’

Last week, Idol announced his only UK headline performance of 2025. The singer-songwriter will take to the stage at the OVO Wembley Arena on Tuesday June 24, following an appearance at the Forever Now Festival at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes two days prior (22).

“Every time we play Wembley we have an absolute blast and this summer will be no exception!” Idol said in a statement. He’ll be joined at the concert by special guests and post-punk legends New Model Army.

The Wembley date takes place the day before Glastonbury 2025 kicks off on Wednesday June 25 – meaning Idol could potentially make an appearance on Worthy Farm this summer. He is currently free over the Glasto weekend, amid his UK shows and a joint North American tour with Joan Jett.

Idol performed at Worthy Farm in 2023 as part of Generation Sex, a supergroup featuring Idol with his former Generation X bandmate Tony James alongside Sex Pistols‘ Steve Jones and Paul Cook.

Earlier this month, Idol earned a consideration for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2025. He appeared on the longlist alongside the likes of Oasis, New Order, Mariah Carey, The White Stripes and Cyndi Lauper.

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