My Chemical Romance are set to embark on a huge UK arena tour next year, it’s been announced.

The US band will play eight dates, starting at Wembley Arena in London on February 12.

Other gigs are scheduled to take place in Birmingham (February 13), Glasgow (15), Nottingham (19) and Newcastle (22).

My Chemical Romance released their new album 'Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys' earlier this month.

Tickets go on sale on Friday (December 3) at 9am.

My Chemical Romance’s 2011 UK arena tour dates are:

• London, Wembley Arena - February 12
• Birmingham, LG Arena - 13
• Glasgow, SECC - 15
• Manchester, Evening News Arena - 18
• Nottingham, Trent FM Arena - 19
• Cardiff, International Arena - 21
• Newcastle, Metro Arena - 22

(by Jason Gregory)