Echo And The Bunnymen Plan New Album And Tour

Liverpool veterans Echo and the Bunnymen have confirmed details of their next album, which is set to be released on October 12.

'The Fountain' will be preceded by a single, 'I Think I Need To Know' on 28th September.

The forthcoming album, which will be their first since the release of 'Siberia' in 2005, will be followed by a five date UK tour.

Last year the band marked their 30th anniversary by playing an acclaimed show at the Liverpool Echo Arena that saw them perform their classic 'Ocean Rain' album in full.

For ticket information, check out the Gigwise Gig Guide.

The five dates that have been announced are:

Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall - October 12
Manchester, The Ritz - 13
Glasgow, Barrowlands -14
London, Roundhouse - 15
Oxford, O2 Academy – December 12