Antony and the Johnsons will play two Irish dates for the first time since their Electric Picnic performance in 2006.

On the Record reports that the Antony Hegarty-led band will play Dublin's Vicar Street on May 31st, and Belfast's Waterfront Hall on June 1st.

Their third album 'The Crying Light' is due for release on January 16th.

Tickets are on sale this Friday, with prices to follow.

[UPDATE: Tickets are €40.20 for Dublin, and £22.50, £25 and £27.50 for Belfast.]