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Swedish duo The Knife have announced a 14-date European tour for April and May, 2013, which include a single UK show.
The duo return in 2013 with new album, Shaking The Habitual, and recently announced two live shows in Copenhagen, with the promise of more gigs to follow.
The electro stars will perform a one-off date London's Camden Roundhouse on 8 May, amid a string of shows, including performances in Germany, Italy, Holland, Norway and Sweden.
Tickets will be available for pre-sale for subscribers to the band's mailing list on 16 January.
The Knife's new album Shaking The Habitual will be released on 8 April, 2013.
The duo tour in April and May after the release of their Shaking The Habitual album
The duo released a mysterious video entitled 'We asked our friends and lovers to help us', in December 2012 teasing a new release, the band's first since their 2006 release, Silent Shout.
It was later confirmed that a new album entitled 'Shaking the Habitual' will be released in Spring 2013 through Mute label and will feature Shannon Funchess of synth-pop duo Light Asylum.
Full European tour dates are below. For more information visit Gigwise gig tickets.
Saturday 27th April – Germany, Hamburg – Docks
Monday 29th April – Italy, Milan – Magazzini Generali
Tuesday 30th April – Switzerland, Zurich – Komplex 457
Wednesday 1st May – Germany, Munich – Muffathalle
Thursday 2nd May – Germany, Cologne – E Werk
Saturday 4th May – France, Paris – Cite De La Musique
Sunday 5th May – Belgium, Brussels – Ancienne Belgique
Monday 6th May – Holland, Amsterdam – Paradiso
Wednesday 8th May – UK, London – Roundhouse
Saturday 11th May – Germany, Berlin – Columbiahalle
Sunday 12th May – Denmark, Copenhagen – Vega
Monday 13th May – Denmark, Copenhagen – Vega
Wednesday 15th May – Norway, Oslo – Sentrum
Thursday 16th May – Sweden, Stockholm – Hangaren Subtopia
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