Guitar pop band Paramore have announced arena dates for the UK and Europe this December, following a sold out special performance at Islington Academy last night (7th Sept).

The band are returning to play their biggest shows in Europe as yet in celebration of their new third album brand new eyes, which is released on 28th September.

Hayley Williams, singer, said: ‘We are stoked to be coming back before Christmas, we love our UK/European fans. These venues are going to be the biggest shows we’ve done outside the US so far, and we can’t wait to play all our new songs.’

British pop rock group Youmeatsix will support on all dates.

10th December  – Glasgow SECC (0870 040 4000 www.secc.co.uk)
11th December – Birmingham NIA (0121 780 4141 www.thenia.co.uk)
12th December – Dublin O2 Point (+353 (01)819 8888 www.theo2.ie)
14th December – Cardiff International Arena (02920 224488 www.livenation.co.uk)
16th December – Manchester MEN Arena (www.men-arena.com)
17th December – Brighton Centre (01273290131 www.brightoncentre.co.uk)
18th December  London Wembley Arena (www.whatsonwembley.com)

Tickets are priced at £20 for all dates except Dublin, which is €35.80, and are on sale from 9am Friday 11th September via the above contacts.

The single Ignorance is out on 14th September and brand new eyes is out 28th September, both via Fueled By Ramen/Atlantic Records.