Crystal Castles are set to embark on a UK and Ireland tour in October, it’s been announced.

The 12-date jaunt gets underway in Belfast on October 8.

Other gigs will take place in Wolverhampton (October 11), London (15) and Glasgow (19).

Crystal Castles released their self-titled second album digitally last Friday. The record is available in stores on May 24.

Tickets for the tour went on sale today (May 4).

Crystal Castles’ UK and Ireland dates are:

• Belfast, Mandela Hall - October 8
• Dublin, Academy - 9
• Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall - 11
• Bournemouth, Academy - 12
• London, Roundhouse - 15
• Bristol, Academy - 16
• Liverpool, Academy - 18
• Glasgow, ABC - 19
• Nottingham, Rock City - 20
• Manchester, Academy - 22
• Leeds, Metropolitan University - 23
• Norwich, UEA - 24

(by Jason Gregory)