Conversation so far:
How did Yauch die and when?
On May 4, 2012, Yauch died from cancer.
How and when did Berry die?
John Berry died on May 19, 2016, aged 52, as a result of frontotemporal dementia, after a decline of health for several years.
What albums did the band release around 2012?
the Beastie Boys recorded new music in late 2011 after the release of Hot Sauce Committee (Part 2).
Were the sales of the album good?
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what did you find intriguing about the band?
In April 2013 it was announced that the group has signed a deal to write an autobiography.
Did the autobiography sell well?
The book was scheduled to be released in the fall of 2015.
However, Horovitz stated that the autobiography is being delayed.

Question: What does the band currently do?
Self-contained rewrite: What do Beastie Boys currently do?