Fans of Perth rockers Birds Of Tokyo ought to have Friday 1 March etched into their diaries right now, as the band have just announced that this is the date they will release their brand new record, which they're, aptly enough, calling March Fires.

The band made the record in Los Angeles with producer Dave Cooley and had Tony Hoffer mix the record, just a small example of the changes they have made to the way they operate since the last record, changes that also include two new members, new home cities and even writing some songs in France, just for the hell of it.

Of course in order to give the record the kind of launch into the world that the band believe it deserves, they are heading out on the road for a massive run of shows that will see them bringing their brand of melodic rock to punters all across the country.

This will be the band's first national concert tour in 18 months, so plenty of rabid fans are no doubt very excited about the prospect of seeing the boys live in action again.

The dates the band will be playing are as follows; tickets are available from Friday 14 December. Regular John support on all dates except for those taking place in Western Australia.

Wednesday 27 February – University of Ballarat, Sport & Rec Centre (Mt Helen Campus)
Thursday 28 February – Pier Live, Frankston
Friday 1 March – Kay St, Traralgon
Saturday 2 March – The Forum, Melbourne
Tuesday 5 March – HQ, Adelaide
Thursday 7 March – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
Friday 8 March – Fremantle Arts Centre
Sunday 10 March – Breath Of Life Festival, Launceston
Tuesday 12 March – UC Refectory, Canberra 
Wednesday 13 March – Waves, Wollongong
Friday 15 March – Panthers, Newcastle
Saturday 16 March – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (all ages)
Tuesday 19 March – Laurieton United Services, Laurieton 
Wednesday 20 March – Plantation Hotel, Coffs Harbour
Friday 22 March – The Tivoli, Brisbane
Saturday 23 March – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast

For what it's worth, this is the track list for the new record.

Liquid Arms
This Fire
When The Night Falls Quiet
Motionless
Lanterns
The Others
White Leaves
Blume
Boy
Sirin
Hounds