Bon Jovi with new album "Forever"

The stars behind the hit "Livin' on a Prayer" will release their 16th studio album on June 7 as part of the band's 40th anniversary celebrations.

The first single from the album, "Legendary," is already out and sets the stage for the monumental new record.

Frontman Jon Bon Jovi said, "This record is a return to joy. From the writing to the recording process, this is Bon Jovi cranking up the volume and feeling good."

Bon Jovi's 40th anniversary celebrations are in full swing and continue with the premiere of the four-part documentary "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story."

The series - which premieres April 26 - features four decades of personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics and unseen photos that chronicle the rockers' journey from the clubs of Jersey Shore to the biggest stages on the planet.

Earlier this year, the band announced that the anniversary would be celebrated with a digital release of the Bon Jovi Deluxe Edition.

Bon Jovi have announced the release of an exclusive limited edition ruby coloured vinyl record on March 24 and a limited edition cassette on April 5.

John revealed that he has had to overcome a number of issues in recent years, including serious vocal problems that befell him during the band's 2022 tour, and explained that "joy" is at the heart of the record after the challenges he has been through./BGNES