After a period of relative quiet it appears Beastie Boys are back at work on their new album. According to the front page of their website, the previously announced Hot Sauce Committee Part 1 will continue to be delayed indefinitely, but the band does intend to release Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 in spring of 2011. We'll keep you updated as more details become available.

The band's most recent studio album was the instrumental The Mix-Up, released in 2007.