Slipknot have announced details of a massive UK arena tour in support of their new album 'All Hope Is Gone'.

The dates begin with two nights in London on December 1st and conclude in Sheffield on December 12th.

The band will release their new album on August 25th, a day after their performance at the Reading Festival.

Slipknot's UK tour dates are:

• London, Hammersmith Apollo – December 1/2
• Cardiff, International Arena – 5
• Birmingham, NIA – 7
• Glasgow, SECC – 8
• Manchester, MEN Arena – 9
• Newcastle, Metro Arena – 11
• Sheffield, Arena - 12

(by Jason Gregory)