Franz Ferdinand have announced details of a new UK tour, which kicks off in Aberdeen on October 11th.

The tour also includes shows in Newcastle, Sheffield and Wolverhampton.

The band are currently performing in support of recent album 'Tonight: Franz Ferdinand'.

Franz Ferdinand's UK tour dates are:

• Aberdeen, Music Hall - October 11
• Dundee, Caird Hall - 12
• Inverness, Ironworks - 13
• Newcastle, Academy - 15
• Sheffield, Academy - 16
• Manchester, Apollo - 17
• Wolverhampton, Civic Hall - 19
• Leeds, Academy - 20
• London, Brixton Academy - 23

(by Jason Gregory)