Kings of Leon announce European tour

Kings of Leon have announced a European tour to support the release of their forthcoming album Come Around Sundown.

The Nashville group's fifth studio album is due to be released on October 18 in the UK, and will be preceded by a single 'Radioactive' on September 13.

So far, 11 dates in Belgium, Austria, Germany and England have been announced. Shows in Spain and Italy are to be revealed later this week.

The tour date list is as follows:

• November 29 - Antwerp,Sportspalais


• December 4 - Vienna, Stadthalle


• December 6 - Munich, Olympiahalle


• December 8 - Hamburg, Colorline Arena


• December 9 - Frankfurt, Festhalle


• December 13 - Manchester, MEN Arena


• December 14 - Sheffield, Sheffield Arena


• December 16 - Birmingham, NIA


• December 17 - Birmingham, NIA


• December 19 - Sheffield, Sheffield Arena


• December 21 - London, O2 arena

Ticket pre-sales will begin September 8 at 9.00am local venue time. General tickets will go on sale September 9 for Vienna and September 10 for all other dates. Details about further European performances will be posted on the band's official website.

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