The record, which is due out on May 17, was produced by the band and Phil Ek over a 16-month period.

In a statement, Band of Horses said 'Infinite Arm's had been influenced by “the serene woods of Northern Minnesota” and their native Carolinas.

As previously reported, the group will play two shows in London later this year.

Tickets for the gigs – at Koko on April 12 and the Roundhouse on June 9 – are on sale now.

The dates form part of a more extensive European tour, which also includes gigs in Paris, France (April 8) and Koln, Germany (April 14).

Band of Horses are also set to support Snow Patrol at their outdoor gigs in June.

(by Jason Gregory)