Tom Waits has set the release date of his new album "Bad As Me" as 24th October, 2011.

The record features 13 new tracks and there will be a deluxe version to include an additional 3 new songs and a 40 page book of lyrics and photos taken by Waits himself. It will also be available on180 gram vinyl, which will include the LP and CD plus full-size 12-page book.

You can now pre-order the album at www.tomwaitsstore.com.