Ex-Pandoras bassist Kim Shattuck joins the ranks of the Pixies as they launch a gargantuan 2013-14 world tour. (Updated 7/25)

Two weeks ago, we reported that original Pixies bassist Kim Deal said sayonara to her bandmates, 27 years after she responded to Black Francis’ ad in the newspaper classifieds, waltzing into her audition bass-less, having never before played the instrument. On Friday, the Pixies followed up with a bold new single “Bagboy,” their first new tune in 9 years, hinting (hopefully!) at a new wave of material to be premiered on tour.

“Along with everyone’s favorites, we’ll be playing songs that we haven’t played in ages or never played live before,” said Black Francis. “Songs like ‘Brick is Red,’ ‘Havalina,’ ‘Tony’s Theme.’ and ‘Sad Punk.’ We’ve probably rehearsed some 80 songs, so we’ll be able to change up the set at the last minute if we feel like it. We’re all really looking forward to this tour.”

Europeans take note. “Leg One” of the tour hits the pavement in Paris before jamming their way across the crucible of Western civilization. To our dear Pixies: America waits with bated breath.

UPDATE 7/25: The Pixies have extended their tour back into September, hitting the three most populous U.S. cities before heading overseas, where additional dates have been added as well. See the updated list of tour dates below!

Pixies Leg One 2013 Tour Dates
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Sep 09: Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
Sep 10: Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
Sep 11: Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
Sep 12: Los Angeles, CA – Mayan Theatre
Sep 15: Chicago, IL – RiotFest
Sep 17: New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
Sep 18: New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
Sep 19: Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
Sep 20: New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
Sep 25: London, UK – iTunes Festival
Sep 29: Paris, France – Olympia
Sep 30: Paris, France – Olympia
Oct 02: Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
Oct 03: Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
Oct 05: Amsterdam, Holland – Paradiso
Oct 06: Amsterdam, Holland – Paradiso
Oct 08: Berlin, Germany – Huxleys
Oct 09: Berlin, Germany – Huxleys
Oct 10: Prague, Czech Republic – Lucerna Music Hall
Nov 01: Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
Nov 02: Geneva, Switzerland – Thonex
Nov 04: Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
Nov 05: Toulouse, France – Le Phare
Nov 07: Madrid, Spain – La Riviera
Nov 08: Madrid, Spain – La Riviera
Nov 09: Lisbon, Portugal – Coliseum
Nov 11: Luxembourg, Luxembourg – Rockhal
Nov 13: Copenhagen, Denmark – Falkoner
Nov 14: Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
Nov 15: Stockholm, Sweden – Munchen Brewery
Nov 18: Dublin, Ireland – Olympia
Nov 19: Dublin, Ireland – Olympia
Nov 21: Manchester, England – Apollo
Nov 22: Glasgow, Scotland – Barrowland
Nov 24: London, England – Hammersmith Apollo
Nov 25: London, England – Hammersmith Apollo