June 30, 2009 9:17
Arctic Monkeys announce comeback single details
Band ready first cut from 'Humbug' for release
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Arctic Monkeys have announced their comeback single will be 'Crying Lightning'.
The first track taken from third album 'Humbug' (out August 24) will be released physically - artwork pictured - on August 17.
However, the song will get its first radio play on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show next Monday (July 6), and the track will be made available as a download through iTunes from midnight on the same evening.
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