Ananova:

Electric Six have announced a short UK tour to warm up for their appearance at the Download Festival.

The Detroit band will be embarking on a five date tour starting in Middlesbrough on May 31 and finishing in Exeter on June 4, reports XFM.

The band will also be playing the Download Festival at Donnington Park on June 5 alongside Linkin Park, Sum 41, Iggy And The Stooges and The Hives.

The full tour dates are:

Middlesbrough Arena, (May 31)

Southampton, Guildhall (June 1)

Folkestone, Leas Cliff Hall (2)

Reading, Hexagon Centre (3)

Exeter, Lemon Grove (4)

Donnington Download Festival (5)