Fans of Hillsong United had to wait two years, but they can now be excited for the band's latest project, Zion. The band's 12^th full-length album, and third studio recording will be available next Tuesday, February 26^th. The Capitol signees will have their work cut out after their last album Aftermath was a certified # 1 international hit, and the band's best selling album.

Fans in U.S. and Canada can listen to the album for free on iTunes, until it's official release Tuesday. Pull out those computers and iPads and click here:

http://e2.ma/click/37vxg/nv365d/7almgb

As for the overall sound of Zion, even the band feels likes a little bit of a departure. Or at the least the band received their second wind.

"In the aftermath of Aftermath, we all took a little break and in that time caught a fresh vision for what it is that we do, why we do it, and what it means to be a part of the church," Joel Houston of Hillsong United shares.

The creative process can be challenging, which is why Houston feels it's necessary as a contemporary Christian artists to always remember to put God first.

"The album was birthed out of our cry, 'God I want to be a part of what it is you're doing,'" he continues. "If that means write a song, we'll write the best songs we can. If it means serving the poor and those who are hurting, then we're going to do it better than we've ever done it before.'"

To check out a behind the scenes look at Zion's first single, "Scandal of Grace", co-written by Houston be sure to visit:

http://e2.ma/click/37vxg/nv365d/n3lmgb

Hillsong United will be launching a U.S. tour this summer. To stay updated on the band's activity check out their official homepage, Facebook and Twitter:

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