Kaiser Chiefs red hot on a cold night in Birmingham

The Kaiser Chiefs gave us all a timely reminder of why they remain one of Britain's most genuine talents.

In front of a packed Birmingham O2 Academy, the Leeds band opened up with hit song Every Day I Love You Less And Less before moving into newer territory with Little Shocks as the crowd lapped up the hour-and-a-half show.

Ricky Wilson was on fine form and joined the crowd in the balcony at one stage to sing Take My Temperature, much to the horror of the frantic security crew.

The ever-energetic frontman was good value all night and reminded his fans of what they've been missing in what is their first UK tour for two years.

The venue exploded through their best-known hits Ruby and I Predict A Riot while Angry Mob illustrated just how much sway Wilson has with his adoring public.

Finishing off with some of their stronger work – Love's Not A Competition and Oh My God – the crowd, on a freezing night in Brum, were left melting by the sheer force of the Kaiser Chiefs.