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May 27, 2010 By John Everhart

After some tantalizing teaser clips were released earlier this week, details have emerged regarding Arcade Fire's third full-length, The Suburbs. Due August 3rd on CD and double-LP on Merge Records, pre-orders starting today will be entitled to the immediate gratification of two downloads, title-track "The Suburbs" and "Month of May."

Recorded in Montréal and New York City over the past two years, the record was co-produced by the band and Markus Dravs (Brian Eno, Björk, Coldplay), who also assisted on Neon Bible. Live dates announced thus far include a bevy of European festivals, along with a Chicago Lollapalooza headlining slot and a Toronto date in August. Full dates confirmed thus far are listed below, with more to be announced shortly. To preorder the record and receive the aforementioned downloads, go to http://www.mergerecords.com/thesuburbs.

Confirmed tour dates are as follows:

June 28 - Helsinki, Finland - The Senate Square

June 30 - Rättvik, Sweden - Dalhalla

July 2 - Arendal, Norway - Hove Festival

July 4 - Werchter, Belgium - Rock Werchter

July 9 - Dublin, Ireland - Oxegen

July 13 - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa Bluesfest

July 31 - Montreal, Canada - Osheaga Festival

August 8 - Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza

August 14 - Toronto, Canada - Olympic Island

August 27 - Leeds, UK - Leeds Festival

August 28 - Reading, UK - Reading Festival

August 29 - Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, France - Rock En Seine

August 31 - Berlin, Germany - Tempodrom

September 2 - Bologna, Italy - Arena Parco Nord