Revived Seattle rockers Soundgarden are planning to record a new album “very soon,” according to a post on the band’s official site. Here’s a pic of the band in the studio to show that they’re not just blowing (very, very exciting) smoke up our asses:

Read the full message below:

Our goal for 2011 – Let’s Make A Record

Over the past few months, we’ve been busy jamming, writing and hanging out together – exploring the creative aspect of being Soundgarden. It feels great. We have some cool new songs that we are going to record very soon. Thank you for all of the support!

Loudest of Love,

Ben, Chris , Kim and Matt

The most recent “new” Soundgarden material to see the light of day was the track Black Rain, which was recorded during the Badmotorfinger sessions, but kept under wraps until last August. The track later appeared on the band’s greatest hits compilation Telephantasm: A Retrospective. Listen below:

Is it just me, or is this shaping up to be the best week ever in music news? And it’s only Tuesday…