Meat Loaf has announced details of a UK tour, which is set to get under way in in Cardiff on November 29.

The eight-date Hang Cool tour also includes gigs in Bournemouth (December 1), Birmingham (5) and Manchester (9).

It is due to conclude at the SECC in Glasgow on December 16. Additional dates in Ireland will be announced shortly.

Meat Loaf said: "We’re gonna be kickin’ ass and takin’ names."

Tickets go on sale on Friday (September 3) at 9am.

Meat Loaf's UK tour dates are:

• Cardiff, CIA – November 29
• Bournemouth, BIC – December 1
• Birmingham, LG Arena – 5
• London, Wembley Arena – 7
• Manchester, MEN Arena – 9
• Sheffield, Motorpoint Arena – 11
• Newcastle, Arena – 14
• Glasgow, SECC – 16

(by Jason Gregory)