Luke Traynor

MIDDLE-of-the-road Canadian rockers Nickleback are coming to Manchester next week on the back of their new album, The Long Road.

The record debuted in the album charts at number five and their new single Someday has also been enjoying Top 10 success.

The Long Road has been dubbed "the biggest non-rap record of the year" by Billboard Magazine in America, reflecting the group's highly mainstream appeal.

Whether you like them or not Nickleback's new album looks set to imitate the success of its £7m selling predecessor Silver Side Up and fans will no doubt be growing their goatee beards in readiness for their heroes appearance.

Nickleback are at the Manchester Apollo next Tuesday, December 9.

Tickets are priced at £21 and are on sale now from box offices and all usual agents. You can also buy online from www.gigsandtours.com