The Material Girl is at it again ... posing in nothing but a wrestling belt and black leotard just days after the release of a similar sultry cover photo for a US magazine.

The queen of pop is this time posing for the cover of her new album, Hard Candy promising "it kicks ass."

Days earlier, the mother-of-two was shown posing in a similar sultry pose for the cover of US magazine Interview, wearing a tight black leotard with a champion belt, and boxing boots.

For the album cover, Madge adopts a similar look - this time with a pink background, and freshly cropped hair.

Due for release on April 29, Hard Candy features production by Pharrell Williams, Timbaland and Nate "Danja" Hills as well as an appearance by Justin Timberlake

A spokeswoman for Madonna said the cover "represented a juxtaposition of tough and sweetness."