Prog-metallers Mastodon have announced several Irish dates as part of their world tour this winter.

Currently working with producer Brendan O'Brien (Springsteen, Incubus, Audioslave) on the follow-up to 2006's 'Blood Mountain', the Athens, Georgia band will play the following dates, thanks to promoters FOREVERPresents:

December 2nd: Savoy, Cork (€23.50)
December 3rd: Vicar Street, Dublin (€24.50)
December 4th: Spring and Airbrake, Belfast (£19.50)

Tickets are on sale on Tuesday, August 12th from usual outlets.