Roadrunner newcomers ROYAL REPUBLIC have confirmed they will visit the UK for a run of club shows around the release of their debut album We Are The Royal, which hits UK stores on March 14th.

The guys are excited to get cracking over here, saying; “This is it! In 2011, Royal Republic will invade the United Kingdom!! We do so with great confidence and a huge amount of respect for the country that has been the home to some of the greatest bands and artist through out the history of rock n’ roll. It’s gonna be epic! Thanks for having us!”

Tour dates line up as follows. Tickets are on sale now from box offices and all the usual agents:

Mon 7th Mar – LONDON Barfly
Tue 8th Mar – BIRMINGHAM Academy 3
Wed 9th Mar – MANCHESTER Deaf Institute
Thu 10th Mar – GLASGOW Kings Tut’s
Fri 11th Mar – BRISTOL The Fleece
Sat 12th Mar – NOTTINGHAM Rock City

If you’re wondering what sort of musical styling’s to expect from Royal Republic, front man Adam Grahn states, “Our musical backgrounds are extremely diverse. It all probably starts with The Hives or Danko Jones and then stretches out to a little Metallica, on up to Bob Dylan, Norah Jones and even film music or classical. And maybe even a touch of the absolute deadliest black metal you can imagine.” Check out a track over at their Artist Page.