VOLBEAT have celebrated the completion of new studio album, Beyond Heaven / Above Hell, by announcing a run of headline UK shows; the first time the Danish quartet - already an arena act in mainland Europe - have embarked on a tour over there.

The band recently made an at the Download Festival in Castle Donington, their second showing at this prestigious UK event; they have also shared European stages with the likes of METALLICA, AC/DC and RAMMSTEIN, showcasing a signature style that that draws equal inspiration from JOHNNY CASH, SOCIAL DISTORTION and Metallica, with tattooed singer/guitarist Michael Poulsen unafraid to show the full breadth of his musical vision.

The band now have the following dates schedule:

November

2 - Düsseldorf, Germany - Philipshalle
3 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - Arena
4 - München, Germany - Zenith
5 - Wien, Austria - Gasometer
6 - Graz, Austria - Stadthalle
8 - Zürich / Winterthur, Switzerland - Eishalle Deutweg
10 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Heineken Music Hall
11 - Antwerp, Belgium - Lotto Arena
13 - Chemnitz, Germany - Arena
14 - Berlin, Germany - Columbiahalle
15 - Hamburg, Germany - Sporthalle
24 - Portsmouth, England - Wedgewood Rooms
25 - Dublin, Ireland - Academy
26 - Belfast, Ireland - Spring & Airbrake
28 - Sheffield, England - Corporation
29 - Nottingham, England - Rescue Rooms

December

1 - Norwich, England - Waterfront
2 - Newcastle, England - Academy II
3 - Glasgow, Scotland - Garage
4 - Manchester, England - Academy II
6 - Bristol, England - Thekla
7 - Oxford, England - Academy
8 - Birmingham, England - Academy II
9 - London, England - Electric Ballroom

A Special Guest act for the UK dates will be announced shortly.

Prior to these shows, Volbeat will release their fourth studio outing since first coming together back in 2001; titled Beyond Heaven / Above Hell and overseen by regular producer Jacob Hansen, the album - their first for Spinefarm Records UK - is set to be the band’s most varied effort to date, with all aspects of the well-honed Volbeat sound being pushed to new and exciting levels; in other words, more melody, more atmosphere and definitely more power, with the heavier songs - supported by a number of surprise guest appearances - showing that Poulsen & Co. are true (dark) masters of the riff.

‘A Warrior’s Call’, a song recorded by the band as a tribute to Danish boxer Mikkel Kessler (who also features on the track), is now confirmed to appear on the album.

The first single, title TBC, is likely to be released in mid-to-late August.

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