Fredrik Thordendal, Tosin Abasi, Javier Reyes: Meshuggah tour dates with Animals as Leaders for the UK

The Swedish kings of crushingly technical metal, Meshuggah, are set to return to the UK for a full tour next April.
The eight-date run will kick off 12 April at Bristol's O2 Academy, before stopping off in Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Norwich, Brighton and London. Check out the full dates, venue and ticket details below.
Meanwhile, the band have also recently unveiled plans to release an as-yet-untitled seventh studio album in the UK early next year. Their last full-length, 'obZen' was, internationally at least, their most successful release to date, so it will be interesting to see what Mr Thordendal and co can come up with seventh time round.
Meshuggah 2012 UK tour dates
12 April – Bristol, O2 Academy www.ticketweb.co.uk13 April – Wolverhampton, Slade Rooms www.wolvescivic.co.uk14 April – Nottingham, Rock City www.alt-tickets.co.uk15 April – Glasgow, Garage www.triplegmusic.com17 April – Manchester, Academy www.livenation.co.uk18 April – Norwich, Waterfront www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk19 April – Brighton, Concorde 2 www.seetickets.com20 April – London, Electric Ballroom www.livenation.co.uk

The Bristol date

Meshuggah
Animals As Leaders
We are Knuckle Dragger
O2 Academy Bristol
Thu 12 Apr 12
Door time: 7.00pm
Show time: TBC

Meshuggah will play a full headline UK tour in April 2012 in support of their highly anticipated new album due out early next year.

Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times
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