June 2, 2009 0:10

Muse announce new UK and Irish arena dates

Matt Bellamy and co set for winter tour

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Muse are set for a UK and Irish arena tour this winter, NME.COM can exclusively reveal.

Matt Bellamy and co will play seven arena dates in November, climaxing with two shows at the London O2 Arena on November 12 and 13 after shows in Sheffield, Liverpool, Dublin, Glasgow and Birmingham.

The band are expected to have released their forthcoming new album, 'The Resistance', in time for the shows. They are currently recording the album in Italy.

"We are coming up with a different and exciting stage set and production which will encompass our fans," the band told NME.COM, leading to speculation that the shows will be 'in the round', with fans surrounding the band on a centre stage.

As well as playing their own dates, Muse will support U2 at a series of shows this year.

Tickets for Muse's headline arena tour go on sale on Friday (June 5) at 9am (BST).

Muse will play:

Sheffield Arena (November 4)
Liverpool Echo Arena (5)
Dublin O2 Depot (6)
Glasgow SECC (9)
Birmingham NIA (10)
London 02 Arena (12, 13)

To check the availability of Muse tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now, or call 0871 230 1094.