Acclaimed Brisbane thrash rock-pop duo DZ Deathrays have confirmed the release date of their much-awaited second album.

Black Rat will be out on Friday 2 May through I Oh You and is the follow-up to 2012's ARIA winning debut Bloodstreams.

We were given a taste of the new album back in November with the track Northern Lights and we now have the single Gina Works At Hearts to keep us amped until the LP drops. The song is typically rabid and catchy as hell - give it a listen below:

Ahead of the album's release, the DZ boys will be travelling to the US and UK for a spot of shows including a set at the SXSW conference mid-March.

Black Rat can be pre-ordered now.