Robbie Williams Plans 'World Domination' With New Album

Robbie Williams has revealed that he plans to 'take over the world' with his new solo album.

The singer, who rejoined Take That last year for a new album and tour, will release his ninth solo album next autumn after signing a new record deal with Universal Music.

Williams told fans on his official blog: "Within months I'm about to embark on the busiest period of my career to date and I can't wait to get it started.

"Everything seems new. I've taken the idea of friendly gigs a bit further, but you'll have to wait a bit to find out."

He continued: "RE new album: I think a while ago I said the new album sounds like Escapology. I'll have to revise that. The new album sounds like none of the old ones.

"But I have been listening to what you want from me. You want guitar/ piano/ heart on my sleeve stuff. OK, you got it. I made the last couple of albums for me and had a great time doing it, but my raison d'etre (world domination) was missing... It's back."