The album will be the group's first for Republic Records, after many years on Roadrunner. "I've been a fan of the band since their inception," says Republic Records co-founder and CEO Monte Lipman. "Unfortunately, like many people, I had the opportunity to sign them and blanked, and missed one of the biggest opportunities of my career."

"For me, on behalf of Republic and this company, it's about how we can make a difference in their career," he added. "And that's what I convinced these guys -- I said, 'You're a legacy act, and as far as I'm concerned, your trajectory is right into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and I want to be a part of that.'"