The Darkness Announce Huge UK Arena Tour

The Darkness will return to live duties in 2006 and have announced a huge UK arena tour starting February.

It’s the first time the band have played live since the winter of 2004 in Justin Hawkins said of the concerts: "We are all really looking forward to getting back out there and playing live to our fans. It will be great to air the new album and new bass player, Richie Edwards, as well as some of our older classics."

Tickets are on exclusive presale through The Dakness' official website till 4pm today. The dates are:

Dublin, The Point – February 4
Belfast, Odyssey Arena – 5
London, Alexandra Place – 7/8
Sheffield, Hallam FM Arena – 11
Glasgow, SECC – 12
Newcastle, Metro Radio News Arena – 13
Manchester, MEN Arena – 18
Birmingham, NEC – 19
Nottingham Arena- 20
Brighton Centre - 21