Influential indie band Magazine are set to reform for two concerts in 2009. Original members Howard Devoto, Dave Formula, Barry Adamson and John Doyle are to be joined by an as yet unnamed guest guitarist for the shows on 13th February at London's Forum and 14th at Manchester Academy.

Magazine's front man, Howard Devoto co-formed Buzzcocks with Pete Shelley after the pair had seen the Sex Pistols in early 1976 and promoted the now legendary Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall gigs. Devoto left in 1977, after the seminal 'Spiral Scratch' EP had been released, and created Magazine.

Tickets for these special dates are on sale now.