Eminem used to be inescapable. These days it seems Mr. Mathers is a bit of a recluse. What started out as rumors and speculation is now confirmed...Eminem will be releasing a brand new album soon. Several dates and locations have already been announced.

With the new album on its way, and a few dates added it seems like "Slim Shady" fans will be getting a bit more Eminem than they have in recent years.

Aftermath Entertainment, which also manages 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre made the good news official on their Facebook page. Em's own recording company, Shady Records also confirmed the news posting in big black and white letters, "Something Big Is Coming" on their Facebook page.

Aftermath Entertainment also posted these tour dates on the same page.

08/15/13 Pukkelpop Festival Kiewit, Belgium?
08/17/13 Slane Castle Dublin, Ireland?
08/20/13 Bellahouston Park Glasgow, UK?
08/22/13 Stade de France Paris, France?
08/24/13 Reading Festival Reading, UK?
08/25/13 Leeds Festival Leeds, UK

So far these are just the confirmed dates. As Eminem, Aftermath and Shady Records get closer to the new album drop, it's likely a full international tour will be announced.

Hopefully fans from the US will get to see the rapper during his summer tour. If not, hopefully by the Fall leg. With Eminem's new album still in rumor phase, we'll keep you posted with all the latest updates.

Will you buy Eminem's new album? Will you see him on tour if he comes to a city near you?