Iron Maiden to kick off world tour in Ireland

It's shuttlecock down the trouser time on December 1 when Iron Maiden kick off their Dance Of Death World Tour at The Point Theatre, Dublin.

The trek – which will see the veteran UK hard rockers play to upwards of 800,000 people – is inspired by the album of the same name which emerges on September 8.

Also keep your eyes peeled for the animated day-trip-to-hell video for the lead single 'Wildest Dreams', that's directed by Muse and Soundgarden man Howard Greenhalgh.

Tickets for the event go on sale August 16.