The group, which broke up in 1999 after plenty of drama between brothers and bandmates Jim and William Reid and then reunited in 2007, features the siblings along with guitarist John Moore, Phil King on bass, and drummer Loz Colbert. The Chain gang launched its 2012 tour with a few warm up shows for SXSW in March, followed by June dates on the West Coast.

Previously announced August gigs include an appearance at Thursday At The Harbor in Buffalo, N.Y., Aug. 2; as well as Toronto Aug. 3 and Osheaga Festival in Montreal Aug. 4.

The Jesus And Mary Chain’s September schedule is listed below, featuring appearances at Hopscotch Music Festival and Riot Fest.

Tickets for most shows went on sale today.
   
Sept. 5 – New Orleans, La., House Of Blues
Sept. 6 – Atlanta, Ga., Variety Playhouse    
Sept. 7 – Raleigh, N.C., Hopscotch Music Festival
Sept. 8 – Philadelphia, Pa., Union Transfer    
Sept. 9 – Washington, D.C., 9:30 Club    
Sept. 11 – Boston, Mass., Paradise Rock Club    
Sept. 12 – Boston, Mass., Paradise Rock Club    
Sept. 13 – New York, N.Y., Irving Plaza Powered By Klipsch    
Sept. 14 – New York, N.Y., Irving Plaza Powered By Klipsch    
Sept. 15 – Detroit, Mich., St. Andrews Hall    
Sept. 16 – Chicago, Ill., Humboldt Park, Riot Fest   
Sept. 19 – Madison, Wis., Majestic Theatre    
Sept. 20 – Indianapolis, Ind., The Vogue    
Sept. 21 – Cleveland, Ohio, House Of Blues    
Sept. 22 – Grand Rapids, Mich., Orbit Room

For more information visit TheJesusAndMaryChain.co.uk.