Aside from the single, ‘TeenDanceOrdinance’ (released July2 nd) finds ‘A’ fully realising their potential. ‘A’ have been best known in the past as a band that fires out melodic pop-punk firecrackers and that continues on this album with ‘SomeoneElse’ and ‘BetterOffWithHim’. However, the darker, rawer side of the band is in evidence throughout, with ‘SecondComing’, ‘WakeUp’ and ‘TheArtOfMakingSense’ all pulverising slabs of pure rock ferocity that indicate a fresh direction for the five-piece.

‘A’ are set to introduce the incendiary sounds of ‘Teen Dance Ordinance’ with an exclusive four-night residency at London’sMetro running from April4 th-April7 th. Each night will be themed differently with a different set by the band, a different support band and a different DJ each night. Fans can vote for their favourite ‘A’ tracks at the band’s official site. The Metro gigs (all SOLD OUT) will offer fans the first chance to hear tracks from the new album played live, as well as a chance to see the band in an intimate environment in comparison to their last London headline date at Brixton Academy.

‘A’ will also play a full UK tour in May. Please turn over for the full dates.

‘A’ tour dates

April
04 – London Metro (sold out)
05 – London Metro (sold out)
06 – London Metro (sold out)
07 – London Metro (sold out)

May
04 - Northampton Soundhaus
05 - Nottingham Rock City
06 - York Fibbers
07 - Leeds Cockpit
09 - Wrexham Central Station
10 - Manchester Academy 3
11 - Newcastle University
13 - Edinburgh Venue
14 - Aberdeen Moshulu
15 - Glasgow King Tuts Wah Wah Hut
16 - Birmingham Academy 2
18 - Leicester Charlotte
19 - Sheffield Leadmill
20 - Oxford Zodiac
22 - Brighton Concorde
23 - Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms
24 – London Mean Fiddler
26 - Reading Fez Club
27 - Bristol Fleece