Coldplay plot 2008 tour dates

Coldplay have begun planning their 2008 tour dates to coincide with the release of their fourth album.

The band have released a statement on their official website claiming that they are adding the finishing touches to the follow-up to 2005's X&Y.

The messages reads: "The ups and downs come thick and fast at this point in proceedings.

"One minute we’re over the moon about a new artwork idea, the next we’re all gloomy about our slow progress in designing the live show.

"We’re trying to pull all the threads together and get these songs (and all the hoopla that goes with them) ready to present to the big wide world."

According to the Daily Star, the Brian Eno-produced LP will be called Prospeckt and feature a brass band on one track.