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Kaiser Chiefs

Kaiser Chiefs

Kaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band from Leeds who originally formed in 1996 as Runston Parva, before reforming as Parva in 2000, and releasing one studio album, 22, in 2003, before renaming and establishing themselves in their current name that same year. Since their formation, the band has consisted of lead vocalist Ricky Wilson, guitarist Andrew "Whitey" White, bassist Simon Rix, keyboardist Nick "Peanut" Baines and since 2013 drummer Vijay Mistry, who replaced founding drummer Nick Hodgson following his departure from the band in late 2012.Primarily inspired by new wave and punk rock music of the late 1970s and 1980s, the band have released seven original studio albums: Employment (2005), Yours Truly, Angry Mob (2007), Off with Their Heads (2008), The Future Is Medieval (2011), Education, Education, Education & War (2014), Stay Together (2016), and Duck (2019), one EP: Lap of Honour (2005), one compilation album: Souvenir: The Singles 2004–2012 (2012) and numerous singles, including the number one hit song "Ruby".

Their album Employment enjoyed critical and commercial success with over three million copies sold. It has won the band three Brit Awards, including the award for Best British Group, a NME award for Best Album, and was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize.Their UK hit singles include 2004 and 2005 number 9 hit "I Predict a Riot", 2007 UK number 1 hit "Ruby", which has sold over 461,000 copies, from their platinum album Yours Truly, Angry Mob plus a further two Top 20 singles in 2007 with "The Angry Mob" and "Everything Is Average Nowadays". Their singles "Ruby", "I Predict a Riot", "Everyday I Love You Less and Less", "Never Miss a Beat" and "Oh My God" had sold a combined total of 1.1 million up to August 2012.

Albums

2005 Employment
2007 Yours Truly, Angry Mob
2008 Off With Their Heads
2011 The Future Is Medieval
2014 Education, Education, Education & War
2016 Stay Together
2019 Duck
2024 Kaiser Chiefs’ Easy Eighth Album
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Live Review: Kaiser Chiefs @ RAC Arena, Perth
Kaiser Chiefs prove exactly why 'Employment' has stood the test of time, and why two decades into their career, they have a staying power that has resonated with a large audience.
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'We Were Trying To Think Big': Kaiser Chiefs Reflect On 20 Years Of 'Employment'
As the Kaiser Chiefs return to Australia for the first time in 13 years to play their debut album, 'Employment,' in full, bassist Simon Rix reflects on the record that started it all.
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Kaiser Chiefs Announce 2025 Australian Tour
Kaiser Chiefs are returning to Australia for the first time since 2012.
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Kaiser Chiefs Reveal The Top Five Festival Moments Of Their Career
To celebrate the release of their new track 'Jealousy', UK outfit Kaiser Chiefs have revealed the Top 5 Festival Moments of their career.
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Album Review: Kaiser Chiefs - Stay Together
"The band is looking back to move forward."
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Album Review: Kaiser Chiefs - Education, Education, Education & War
If only something from left-field broke up the straight and narrow.
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Album Review: Kaiser Chiefs - Souvenir: The Singles 2004-2012
A solid reminder of just how much great music has come out of the Chiefs over the last eight years...
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Kaiser Chiefs - Palace Theatre
“Shut up! We’ve got no time for clapping – we’ve gotta play more songs.”
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Groovin The Moo Bunbury Sold Out
Bunbury Groovin sold out.
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The Dark Place
Simon Rix of Kaiser Chiefs tells Katie Benson how three years off and a big idea got the band back on track.