Kansas has announced The Prelude Implicit, their first studio album in 16 years.

"Whether it is the trademark prog epic like 'The Voyage of Eight Eighteen,' biting rocker such as 'Rhythm in the Spirit' or mindful ballad like 'The Unsung Heroes,' there is something on this album for every kind of Kansas fan," guitarist Richard Williams in a press release.

The phoenix on the album's cover art, drummer Phil Ehart says in the release, represents "a new musical beginning" for Kansas.

"Recording The Prelude Implicit was an incredible experience, and I couldn't be happier with the results," vocalist Ronnie Platt says in the release.

"It is my hope that, knowing the intense listeners that Kansas fans are, the continuity yet diversity of this album will be pleasing to them."

The Prelude Implicit will be released on September 23.