London, Jan 7 - Pop diva Madonna is planning a foray into the rock genre with her next album. The singer has lined up rock band Pearl Jam producer Brendan O Brien to work on her new tracks.

Madonna is starting her 12th studio album, a follow-up to 2008's Hard Candy, and she's looking to expand her musical style for the next record, reported contactmusic.com

The currently untitled record is due for release later this year.