The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards has suggested that the band might return to the studio.

The group are currently in the midst of their latest North America tour. 

In an new interview with Rolling Stone, guitarist Richards said that the idea of recording new music recently cropped up in discussions.

He said: "Funny you should mention [recording].

"Just last week, the word 'studio' popped up while we were rehearsing. I said, 'Well, let's find a time. I'm ready'."

The band's last full studio album 'A Bigger Bang' was released in 2005.

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