They’re one of the most respected and influential punk bands of all time, and now Bad Religion have entered the studio once more, with intentions to seemingly put an end to the band’s longest drought of studio albums ever.

Beginning back in 1980, Bad Religion made a name for themselves throughout the ’80s and ’90s as one of the most outspoken political bands of the time, while also gaining widespread popularity for their hardcore punk style and later, a more radio-friendly version of the same material.

In the almost-40 years that the band have been together, vocalist Greg Graffin has overseen the production of all 16 of the group’s albums. However, following the release of 2013’s True North, the band embarked upon their biggest drought of studio albums ever, surpassing the time between 1983’s Into The Unknown and 1988’s seminal Suffer. Now, it seems like that might be all about to change.

Taking to Instagram recently, both guitarists Brett Gurewitz and Brian Baker shared posts showing themselves in the studio, appearing to lay down music for a new project.

While there has been no official announcement as to the group being back on the studio, or if there is indeed a long-awaited album on the horizon, fans are undoubtedly looking forward to either hearing new material or seeing the group on our shores once again.

As it stands, it’s been six years since Bad Religion were last in Australia, playing as part of the 2012 Soundwave festival. Whether this new material might mean a new Aussie tour remains to be seen, but we’re definitely excited to see whatever may come.

Check out ‘Fuck You’, Bad Religion’s 2013 album True North: