This December, Californian metallers Machine Head will embark on a headlining tour across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Support on the 11-date long trek will come from Devil You Know and Darkest Hour. All these winter dates will also include the material from the band's upcoming eighth album, which will be released via Nuclear Blast by the time they arrive.

The band states: "We're really excited to announce the UK dates for our first full headline tour since 2011. We can't fucking wait to play new music for all you HeadCases! We have some great support bands lined up, including Howard Jones' (ex-Killswitch Engage) new band Devil You Know so come out and rage with The Head UK!"

Tour dates:

12/06/2014 - London - Roundhouse
12/07/2014 - London - Roundhouse
12/09/2014 - Portsmouth - Guildhall
12/10/2014 - Bristol - O2 Academy
12/11/2014 - Plymouth - Pavillions
12/13/2014 - Glasgow - O2 Academy
12/14/2014 - Leeds - O2 Academy
12/16/2014 - Manchester - Apollo
12/17/2014 - Nottingham - Rock City
12/18/2014 - Birmingham - O2 Academy
12/19/2014 - Dublin - Academy

Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday (August 15th) here and here.

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Machine Head