Godspeed You! Black Emperor have announce details of a short UK tour this winter.

The band will play four dates, starting in Manchester on December 7.

Other gigs are scheduled for Glasgow (December 8), Bristol (12) and London (13).

The gigs will follow the band's appearance at ATP's Nightmare Before Christmas festival, which takes place from December 3-5 in Minehead.

Tickets for Godspeed You! Black Emperor's headline dates go on sale this morning (June 18) at 10am.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor's UK tour dates are:

• Manchester, Academy – December 7
• Glasgow, Barrowlands – 8
• Bristol, Ansom Rooms – 12
• London, Troxy – 13

(by Jason Gregory)