English rockers Kasabian have announced an Australian tour, in the wake of the release date of their new album being revealed.

The band, who formed in the late 90s, will venture down under for five headline shows this August, playing dates in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Tickets go on sale Thursday 15 May at 9am and you can find the info below.

It's been a little while since we heard from the rock stalwarts, but it looks like 2014 is going to be a massive year for the band with the release of their new record 48:13. The album drops next month (Friday 13 June through Sony) and earlier this week, its first single Eez-eh was unveiled along with the video: