by Andrew Trendell Staff | Photos by Press / Jimmy King

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David Bowie announces new single, 'Lazarus'

Taken from his huge new album, Blackstar

 

More new David Bowie songs - 2015 single Lazarus from album Blackstar Photo: Press/Jimmy King

More awesome news for David Bowie fans - 2015 continues to be a treat, as the 'Heroes' and 'Life On Mars' icon continues to tease new songs by unveiling another new song from his upcoming album, Blackstar. 

The Thin White Duke has already unveiled the epic, 10-minute title track from the record - made in New York where he lives with his wife Iman, his 25th album is coming in January in time for his 69th birthday. The album also features LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and was inspired by Kendrick Lamar

Now, Bowie unveils that his next single 'Lazarus' will be released on 18 December, after being premiered the day before on BBC 6 Music at 5.15pm. 

Hear a preview of 'Lazarus' below

'Lazarus' is the only track on the album taken from Bowie's new Broadway musical of the same name. Based on his iconic movie, The Man Who Fell To Earth, the show has opened to a mixture of rave and baffled reviews - which is just oh so Bowie

Watch the video for 'Blackstar' below

Meanwhile, even at 68 Bowie is as busy as ever. He's said to be collaborating with Damon Albarn on the next Gorillaz project, has time to give the thumbs up to Ricky Gervais on upcoming music work, giving the thumbs down to Danny Boyle, has been contributing to a new Spongebob Squarepants musical - but alas, is said to have retired from touring

Below: David Bowie's greatest hits, ranked in order of greatness

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