THE chaps who brought us big stadium rockers such as Sex On Fire and Use Somebody are back to rock some stadiums after a two year hiatus.

Kings of Leon make their long-awaited comeback to UK arenas next summer as part of a full European tour. 

The announcement comes alongside the band beginning work on their sixth studio album, hoping to follow the success of its predecesor,Come Around Sundown, released back in 2010.

The upcoming shows from the Nashville foursome are as follows.

Manchester Tour Dates:

June 2013

Monday 24 Manchester Arena

Tuesday 25 Manchester Arena

Kings of Leon tickets go on-sale 10am on Friday 9 November priced at £45 / £55 / £65.

Available from www.livenation.co.uk and www.ticketmaster.co.uk