the pillows are getting ready to release their new single, "Energia", next month. Although there's still a month before its release date, the band has already announced that they will be releasing a new album, "TRIAL", on January 18th!

The album will feature a total of 10 songs including their latest singles, "Comic Sonic" and "Energia". It will also come with pre-order ticket information for their nationwide tour, which will kick off in March 2012.

On the same day, the pillows will release a DVD of their U.S. tour they held back in September. Titled "WE ARE FRIENDS", the DVD will feature the band's performance in a completely different atmosphere.

When fans purchase all three of these new releases, they'll get� the chance to win special goods such as tote bags and T-shirts. All that's required is to take the stickers included in the single and album,� paste them onto the postcard that comes with the live DVD, and then send it to the address provided on the card.

Check out the track list for "TRIAL" below!

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01. Revival
02. Rescue
03. Comic Sonic
04. Flashback Story
05. Energia
06. Polaris no Kagayaki Hirowanakatta Yumeutsutsu
07. Minority Whisper
08. Mochinushi no Nai Guitar
09. TRIAL
10. Ready Steady Go!

Source: natalie