Depeche Mode's new album Memento Mori is set to be released on Columbia Records on 23rd March. It will be the band's 15th studio album and the first following the death of co-founder and keyboardist Andy Fletcher. S

ince the recording began in 2019 while the artist was still alive, it's unclear whether Fletcher will contribute. Memento Mori contains 12 songs, one of which 'Ghost Again' was shared with its own music video on 3rd February.

In the black and white video, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore are seen playing a game of chess on a city rooftop with alternating shots of the artists performing in a cemetery. The music video was directed by Anton Corbijn, who has often worked with Depeche Mode in the past.

The video, which sometimes appears joyful and other times melancholic, can be watched below.

The album was originally about to release in last fall, five months after the death of founding member Andy "Fletch" Fletcher.

"We started work on this project early in the pandemic, and its themes were directly inspired by that time," Martin Gore said of the record.

“After Fletch’s passing, we decided to continue as we’re sure this is what he would have wanted, and that has really given the project an extra level of meaning.”

In addition, Dave Gahan said: “Fletch would have loved this album. We’re really looking forward to sharing it with you soon, and we can’t wait to present it to you live at the shows next year.”

The band also announced a 2023 tour including shows in North America and Europe. The tour begins on March 23 and runs through August.

On 14 June 2023, Depeche Mode will play a live show at Malahide Castle in Dublin. Tickets for the almost sold out gig can be purchased here.

Memento Mori album cover

Memento Mori tracklist:

01 - 'My Cosmos Is Mine'
02 - 'Wagging Tongue'
03 - 'Ghosts Again'
04 - 'Don’t Say You Love Me'
05 - 'My Favourite Stranger'
06 - 'Soul With Me'
07 - 'Caroline’s Monkey'
08 - 'Before We Drown'
09 - 'People Are Good'
10 - 'Always You'
11 - 'Never Let Me Go'
12 - 'Speak To Me'