Taking time from recording their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Tool have announced a series of headline shows across Australia this April and May.

The band is scheduled to play four all-ages arena shows in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane.

Pre-sale for Frontier members will occur from midday next Thursday February 14 until noon the following day, with general tickets going on sale Tuesday February 19.

Tool Australian Tour 2013

Saturday April 27 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne – AA

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au, 132 849

Tuesday April 30 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide – AA

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au, 132 849

Friday May 3 – Allphones Arena, Sydney – AA

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au, 132 849

Monday May 6 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane – AA

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au, 132 849