No Doubt are set to hit the road sometime in 2009 for the first time in over 4 years.

The band will play dates next year while they continue to work on the follow-up to 2001’s ‘Rock Steady‘.

The announcement came via a transcript of a instant message conversation on the bands official website.

“I have cabin fever. Maybe we should play some shows or something,” wrote guitarist Tom Dumont.

“I’m down to play, it’s been too long.” replied bassist Tony Kanal.

“I think we should go out now. I don’t think we should wait. Pack up the babies and get a bunch of nannies. So fun! Would be so inspiring to get out there and play all those songs again,” added frontwoman Gwen Stefani.

No other details were given in the conversation, which you can read now on their website Nodoubt.com.