Legendary worship rock band Delirious? returns December 26th with a fresh new album, The Mission Bell, which will deliver a call of action to all believers in the Church.

“What are we going to do with what we have been given?” asks Delirious? member Martin Smith. “We love what we do, but there’s gotta be more. We want to make a change. Surely, this whole God thing is not just for putting Christian records out. Surely, God has called us to higher things. It’s not enough to sit back and enjoy the ride, but to be sure of the ride we’re on.”

The Mission Bell features difficult issues in society today, such as the subject of social injustice, A.I.D.S., abortion, etc. The album also includes the talents of popular artist tobyMac on “Solid Rock,” a remake of the hymn, “On Christ the Solid Rock.” In addition, The Mission Bell will be enhanced with a 12-minute behind the scenes video.

The first stateside radio single “Fires Burn” will hit the airwaves next month.

“I think there’s a lot of inspiration for people to get out of these songs,” says Stu G. “I think it’ll help some folks kind of work out their calling, work out what they’re supposed to be doing.”

In anticipation of the release of The Mission Bell, Delirious? is currently on tour, prepping American audiences by playing new music at four dates in California. BREATHEcast had the opportunity to meet up with them yesterday in Livermore (near San Francisco) for a quick interview. Keep checking BREATHEcast.com for media updates on Delirious?.

In addition, the band is planning another US tour next April. For all the latest tour updates, go to www.delirious.co.uk.

Delirious? has played for capacity crowds at venues worldwide, including stints with Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, and most recently in front of a million people in Germany for World Youth Day. Recognized as an RIAA certified Gold selling band, Delirious? and their compelling live performances took them into 23 countries last year alone.