KulBritania - The Libertines to play series of gigs ahead of new album release

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The band led by Doherty and Barat will play a series of club shows later this month (September) to coincide with the release of their new album 'Anthems For Doomed Youth'.

The Libs will play five intimate shows to mark the release of their third studio LP 'Anthems For Doomed Youth', with dates scheduled at Glasgow O2 Academy (September 6), Nottingham Rock City (7), Bristol O2 Academy (8), London Electric Ballroom (10) and Manchester Ritz (11).

Tickets for the shows will go on sale this Friday at 10am. However, those who pre-order 'Anthems For Doomed Youth’ will have access to pre-sale tickets from September 2 (Wednesday).

The album is scheduled to be released on September 11 and will mark the band's first album in 11 years, following their 2004 self-titled album. So far, they have released lead single 'Gunga Din', 'Glasgow Coma Scale Blues' and 'Anthem For Doomed Youth'.

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In other news, The Libertines stream two new tracks.

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