Chris Martin rules out solo career

Chris Martin has ruled out launching a solo career.

The singer insisted that he is committed to remaining in Coldplay and would only release a solo record under exceptional circumstances.

"It would probably mean I've been dumped by my wife and I desperately need the money," he told The Sun.

"Hell would not only have to freeze over but be skated over and completely closed up.

"The Pope would have to declare it didn't even exist. I cannot think of anything worse."

Martin confirmed that he has already started working on the group's fifth studio album, but has found time to enjoy himself too.

"The main thing I do on tour is write, then go watch The Wire," he said.

"Maybe it's because I'm about to turn 33, but I just feel hungry to write all the time. I think the next album will be quite stripped down and based upon a story idea."

Coldplay were recently reported to be experimenting with a jazz and rave sound for their next record.