The Hives have announced details of a UK tour in April.

The scandi-garage band will play 5 nights up and down the country.

Tickets are on sale now for the following dates:

14 April " Norwich, UEA (01603 508 050)
15 April " Newcastle, Academy (0870 771 2000)
16 April " Nottingham, Rockcity (08713 100 000)
17 April " Bristol, Academy (0870 771 2000)
18 April " London, Brixton Academy (0870 771 2000)

The band are also inviting fans to submit sleeve artwork for their new single We Rule The World.

It's open to anyone and the winning design will be used for the 10 single and accompany the digital release in February.