The band is currently holed up in a cabin working on their new album, and they told MTV the goal for the new album is to hook up with Dre, saying, "You know, getting some sort of business plan worked out. I mean, the guy's a genius." Is this a joke?
MTV thinks it may be, but then again, Pete Wentz made an off-handed comment about Jay-Z, and look how that worked out for "The F-O-B".
The band reportedly has four songs finished, which are said to be a "modern fairy tale -- with a romantic twist." The band plans to stay in their weird cabin for another month before moving on to Los Angeles.
Oh, and by the way? You know who is not producing the new album? Matt Bellamy. Nor is Danny Elfman. The band now claims Rob Mathes is, which sounds more reasonable, however, their manager says he's not confirmed. Maybe they're holding out for Phil Spector's trial to be over. Or waiting on that call from Dre.
Just in case that call doesn't happen on its own, how about everyone at Shoutmouth starts a fundraiser to get Dr. Dre and Panic! in a room together, while we film it, so we can watch how that meeting of the minds go down? I have $6.40 in my pocket to get things rolling....
