Plant and his group Band Of Joy will begin the tour with a rage performance at the Forum in London on September 2.

The gig is followed by dates in Cardiff (October 26), Birmingham (27) and Manchester (31).

Plant is set to release his tenth solo album 'Band Of Joy' on September 13. It was co-produced by the singer and Nashville guitarist Buddy Miller.

Tickets go on sale on Friday (July 9).

Robert Plant's UK tour dates are:

1. London, Forum – September 2
2. Cardiff, St David's Hall – October 26
3. Birmingham, Symphony Hall – 27
4. Manchester, Palace Theatre – 31

(by Jason Gregory)