Australian electro-rock quintet, Pendulum prepares its Immersion for next spring.

'Immersion' is the title of the band's upcoming third studio album, which will see the light in May 2010 and be accompanied by an extensive promotional tour in the UK and Eire the same month.

The tour will kick off in Belfast at Ulster Hall on May 17th, via Dublin Olympia, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Blackpool Empress Ballroom, Doncaster Dome, Brighton Centre, Birmingham Academy, London Wembley Arena, Cardiff Arena, Plymouth Pavilion and Swindon Oasis Centre on May 31st. Support for the entire tour comes from Ram Records' Sub Focus.

While the band are still keeping their new baby under wraps, you can sign up for an exclusive pre-sale on their website, www.pendulum.com, and take a peep at their Live DVD, 'Live At Brixton Academy', which came out in June this year.

You can also hear the album in full ahead of the UK tour at a special 'Earstorm' Pendulum DJ Set at Matter in the O2 next month (22nd Jan), where they will be supported by Zane Lowe, Sub Focus, Hervé and many more for a pocket-friendly £15 (available now). This set will also be streamed live via www.pendulum.com.

Tickets for the tour go on sale tomorrow, Friday 4th December, at 10am, and cost £ 22.50 (+bf), except Belfast £21.50 and Dublin €30.00.

Solange Moffi