seems like that October time frame would be about right....maybe we'll get a single from it in early september, hopefully like the 'old' singles with a whole hour of remixes, b-sides, etc.
Seems the band wouldn't even have the time to tour if they weren't like 75% done with new material....with these shows acting as a 'test the waters' sort of deal to tweak the other 25% and/or make last minute changes to the thing.
Remember that Rick is a "perfectionist".