Kings of Leon announce European tour, September 8 presale

American rock band Kings of Leon is set to make a tour of Europe in November and December, announced the band on September 5. Eleven shows in Belgium, Austria, Germany, and England have so far been announced, with concerts in Spain and Italy set to be announced by week's end.

Kings of Leon will be touring in support of forthcoming album Come Around Sundown, due out October 18 in the UK and on October 19 in North America. That album is a follow-up to the Nashville group's fourth studio album Only By The Night, which topped charts in the US, UK, Australia, and Ireland and earned four Grammy Awards.


Kings of Leon European tour dates:

November
29: Sportspalais, Antwerp, Belgium

December
4: Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
6: Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
8: Colorline Arena, Hamburg, Germany
9: Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany
13: Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester, UK
14: Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, UK
16: NIA, Birmingham, UK
17: NIA, Birmingham, UK
19: Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, UK
21: O2 Arena, London, UK


Presales will begin September 8 at 9:00 am (local venue time). General tickets then go on sale September 9 for the Vienna show and a day later for all others. Details about the performances in Italy and Spain will be posted on the band's website within the coming days.

Find tour details and buy tickets: http://www.kingsofleon.com

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