Shellac announce new UK shows including London KOKO date

The trio haven't toured the UK in almost two and a half years, and will hit Leeds' Brudenell (29 May), Cardiff's Trashed (30 May), and London's KOKO (31 May) when they return.

Tickets for the shows are on sale now; Helen Money is supporting on all dates.

In the press release the band note a select few milestones since they last performed on these shores:

Everyone is now married

Todd has now officially outlived Jon Bonham

The band released their fifth studio album Dude Incredible on Touch & Go Records and the kids loved it

Bob turned 50 but doesn't want to talk about it

Steve still just has better hair than Butch Vig

Letterman called it a day and Bob recorded the final few shows to his DVR in tribute

Shellac's first show of 2016 will be 5 March in San Francisco, opening for Neurosis who're currently celebrating 30 years together.

Shellac's most recent album, Dude Incredible, was released in 2014.