The Blades to play The Academy in December

Since reforming in 2013, The Blades have played sold out gigs in Dublin's Olympia Theatre and performed their classic single ‘Downmarket’ on The Late Late Show. Now, The Blades have announced a headline Christmas show at Dublin's Academy.

Spurred on by the positive response to their Smalltime EP in 2015, the band then entered the studio to recorded their long awaited follow-up to their debut album, Last Man in Europe, after an incredible 32 years.

The resulting album, 2016's Modernised, contained 12 new songs penned by frontman Paul Cleary. Take a long at Hot Press's review of the album here.

The Blades bring their seven-piece band to the Academy on Saturday December 14, and guarantee a night of raw energy coupled with soulful renditions of their back catalogue.

Tickets from €30 (including booking fee) go on sale this Thursday, April 18, at 9am. See Ticketmaster for more information.

The Dublin band also play Live At St Lukes as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival on June 14.