Mark Lanegan is set to return to the UK and Ireland on his first solo tour in five years, it's been announced.

The former Queens of the Stone Age star will play ten-dates, starting in Bristol on April 23.

Other gigs are set to take place in Manchester (April 25), Dublin (April 29) and Nottingham (May 3).

The tour, which is Lanegan's first solo jaunt since the release of 2004's 'Bubblegum', concludes in London on May 4.

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Mark Lanegan's UK and Ireland tour dates are:

• Bristol, Academy 2 - 23
• Leeds, Brudenell Social Club - 24
• Manchester, Academy 3 - 25
• Glasgow, Oran Mor - 26
• Belfast, Empire - 28
• Dublin, Academy 2 - 29
• Galway, Roisin Dubh - 30
• Wolverhampton, Slade Rooms - May 2
• Nottingham, Rescue Rooms - 3
• London, Garage - 4

(by Jason Gregory)