Slipknot announce a new four-date UK arena tour for early 2016

Metal giants Slipknot have announced a four-date UK arena tour for early 2016.

The Iowa metallers will play four UK shows in February of next year, beginning on February 8th at Cardiff Motorpoint Arena and finishing up at Leeds First Direct Arena on February 13th and also calling at venues in London and Birmingham.

Speaking about the shows, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor said: "Any time we get the chance to come over to the UK, it's awesome. Hopefully the fans have as much fun as we do.  We'll be putting together a great set for them, and as we fill out the bill with bands, we hope the excitement gets even bigger."

The tour is in support of the band's new album .5: The Grey Chapter, which is out now and available to preview and purchase on the right-hand side of the page. 

Slipknot will play:

Cardiff Motorpoint Arena (February 8)

London Alexandra Palace (9)

Birmingham Genting Arena (12)

Leeds First Direct Arena (13)