Pelican writing new album

Chicago based post-metal outfit Pelican are currently writing a new studio album according to a recent post from the band.

The pending album marks the first material since 2009’s ‘What We All Need to Come’.

Pelican offered the following statement via Twitter:

first writing session for the new album wrapped yesterday. five new songs in the can that we're very excited about and more to come.

— Pelican (@pelicansong) October 29, 2012