The wait is over – rock supergroup Silverchair are back.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 28: Musicians (L-R) Ben Gillies, Daniel Johns and Chris Joannou of Silverchair arrive on the red carpet at the 2007 ARIA Awards at Acer Arena on October 28, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. The 21st annual Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards recognise excellence and innovation across all genres of Australian music, and are a culmination of an events season which includes the ARIA Hall of Fame and the ARIA Fine Arts Awards. There are 28 awards categories, 26 of which are voted for by the musician's peers and 2 are a result of audited sales results. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)


Their long-awaited fifth album Young Modern builds on the success of Diorama, with its orchestral bursts and fantastical lyrics. Young Modern raced to the top of the Australian charts in the first week of its release, and was certified double-platinum in less than a month. It spawned the monster hit single “Straight Lines” which also debuted at number one.

After impressing fans back home, Silverchair are keen to wow crowds in America.

Fans will get to hear the new songs live when The ‘Chair tour the United States and Canada later this year. The dates will include a main stage appearance at Chicago’s Lollapalooza Festival. While Silverchair played a handful of sold-out shows earlier this year, the band has not toured North America since 1999.

According to Undercover, Silverchair are currently negotiating with international record labels to release Young Modern throughout Europe.

Young Modern will be released in North America on July 24. Their American tour kicks off in San Diego on July 13.