Metric have announced details of a short UK tour, which will begin in Manchester on May 11th.

The six-date tour also includes shows in Coventry, Oxford and London.

The band are due to release their new album 'Fantasies' digitally on March 30th and on physical formats from April 27th.

Metric's UK tour dates are:

• Manchester, Academy 3 – May 11
• Glasgow, Oran Mor – 12
• Coventry, Kasbah – 13
• Bristol, Thekla – 16
• Oxford, Academy – 17
• London, Electric Ballroom – 19

(by Jason Gregory)