After the death of founding member Andrew Fletcher, it was initially unclear how Depeche Mode would continue. In August 2022, Depeche Mode posted a photo on Facebook showing Dave Gahan and Martin Gore in the studio.
Another post has now been published on Facebook on an unofficial page, announcing a press conference in Berlin on October 4, 2022, at which Depeche Mode is said to announce a new album and a worldwide tour. The band itself has not confirmed the event. In any case, the fans are enthusiastic about the alleged news. One user commented, “This is great news!”. There has been speculation about the band’s new projects for several years. Her last and current studio album SPIRIT was released in 2017.