Irish rockers THE ANSWER have entered the studio with producer Toby Jepson (LITTLE ANGELS, GUN, DIO DISCIPLES) to begin recording their fourth album for an early 2013 release. The recording sessions are taking place in a quintessentially English village somewhere between Stratford and Oxford at "a converted townhouse with a great vibe," according to THE ANSWER singer Cormac Neeson.

THE ANSWER's latest release, the "Rise" EP, named after the band's previously unreleased track, came out on July 2 via the group's own The Answer Productions label. The EP consists of a new 2012 radio edit mix of "Rise", an extended full-length version, a very special acoustic/orchestral version and a brand new mix of another rockin' gem called "Lost".

THE ANSWER's third album, "Revival", entered the official chart in the U.K. at position No. 39.

"Revival" was released on October 3, 2011 via Spinefarm Records. The initial run of the album was a limited-edition deluxe format with 24-page booklet and band sleeve notes, plus an 11-track second disc containing previously unreleased studio, acoustic, demo and cover material.

"Revival" was produced by Chris "Frenchie" Smith and mixed by Chris Sheldon.