Govt Mule has confirmed the release date for its first studio album in three years. By a Thread will be available for purchase on October 27 via the groups own Evil Teen Recordsshortly before the band celebrates Halloween at Upper Darby, PAs Tower Theatre. The album is the Mules first with new bassist Jorgen Carlsson. The band will hit the road for an extensive tour at Salt Lake City, UTs The Depot on September on September 9.