New Yorkers Battles have announced two live performances - their first since entering the studio to record their eagerly awaited second album.

The performances, one in their home town and the other in London, will undoubtedly feature material from the new album - which the band have described as 'magnanimous'.

Their UK appearance will be at ATP's Halloween Extravaganza, 'Release The Bats'. The band will appear alongside Beak >, The Field, Walls DJ set and Tweak Bird.

Details of the gigs are as follows:

26 October - Le poisson Rouge - New York

Tickets here.

30 October - ATP Release the Bats - The Forum - London

Tickets here.