Bell X1 have announced two dates at Dublin's Vicar St to coincide with the release of their upcoming fifth studio album.

'Bloodless Coup' is the newly announced follow up to 2008's chart topper 'Blue Lights On The Runway'. The band worked with Irish producer Rob Kirwan on the album, which was recorded in the world class Grouse Lodge studios in Westmeath.

'Bloodless Coup' is due for release on April 1st 2011 and Bell X1 will play Vicar St on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th of April to mark the occasion. The boys' recent acoustic tour marking the 10th anniversary of their debut 'Neither Am I' was fully sold out, so make sure you're on the ball when tickets priced €33.60 go on sale next Monday December 13th at 9am.