The Offspring announce UK arena tour with The Hives

As The Offspring gear up to release their first new album in nine years, the band have just announced a UK arena tour in support of the record.

The legendary California punk rockers will be joined by The Hives on the Let The Bad Times Roll tour, together hitting Cardiff, Birmingham, London, Glasgow, Manchester and Leeds this coming November.

"After nearly two years of not playing for our fans, the idea of getting in front of the UK crowds is beyond exciting!" the band enthuse. "We can’t wait! See you soon!"

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The Hives add: "Yes, it’s true! The Hives will join The Offspring on their UK/Ireland invasion spreading the California punk sun by adding their own unique unfuckwithable version of arena garage rock. Missing out on the fun is for idiots. Sincerely The Hives."

Catch the Let The Bad Times Roll tour at the following:

November

23 Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
24 Birmingham Resorts World Arena
26 London SSE Arena, Wembley
27 Glasgow SSE Hydro
29 Manchester AO Arena
30 Leeds First Direct Arena

Tickets go on sale this Friday from 10am.

Let The Bad Times Roll is due out on April 16 via Concord Records.

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