The band of 2005 so far... opening act on this year’s NME tour in January, two Top Ten singles with ‘Oh My God’ and 'Everyday I Love You Less and Less', debut album ‘Employment’ ever present in the Top Ten, also certified double platinum, sold out UK tour, one of the highlights of this year’s Glastonbury whilst being the only British act to feature at the recent Live 8 in Philadelphia and there’s more...

Click here to see the video to the brand new single from the Kaiser Chiefs - 'I Predict A Riot' - out to buy 22nd August.

Originally given a somewhat limited release in the Autumn of last year, ‘I Predict A Riot’ has provided the base on which this years success has been built. Last year saw the track pick up plaudits from across the water with plays on the influential Kroq station in L.A. as well as bringing the band to the fore this side of the Atlantic. A live favourite then and even more so now the single is being released as a double AA sided single with a brand new and arguably brilliant track , ‘Sink That Ship’ occupying the prestigious flip side*.

Meanwhile Kaiser Chiefs take to the road again in the Autumn with their biggest UK shows to date. The band who have just been included in this year’s Nationwide Mercury Award with their debut album ‘Employment’ are pleased to announce the following shows in association with NME, with dates as follows:

October

15th Manchester Apollo
16th Manchester Apollo
18th Leeds Town Hall
19th Leeds Town Hall
22nd Birmingham Carling Academy
23rd Birmingham Carling Academy
25th London Brixton Academy
26th London Brixton Academy
29th Glasgow Carling Academy
30th Glasgow Carling Academy

Fellow Yorkshire types The Cribs will open the proceedings whilst Maximo Park fill the middle spot on all dates. Meanwhile The ‘Chiefs release their double AA single ‘I Predict A Riot’ / ‘Sink That Ship’ on 22nd August...