"We are really looking forward to getting a good look around the beautiful country and of course playing shows in new territories is also really exciting," say the band. "We see it as a challenge to be at the top of our game and put on the best show we can to a whole new audience. We want to be invited back.

"We all see the UK as the spiritual home of metal. Our heroes and idols have all walked those streets, worked those stages and inspired us so much from the other side of the world. To have the opportunity to play these venues and walk the same paths as so many legends is a real honour and only inspires us to work harder and reach further.