Kaiser Chiefs: 'We predicted the riots for five years'

The Kaiser Chiefs have said that they have predicted the recent UK riots for five years.

The band, who performed at V Festival over the weekend, explained that their songs have always dealt with the state of UK culture throughout their career.

Speaking to NME at the music event, guitarist Andrew White said: "It's funny, if you listen to our lyrics and give it a f**king chance, we did predict this. We sing about culture and the state of city centres and the state of society for five years."

Frontman Ricky Wilson added: "I was reading an article about a moaning old rock star who was saying that no-one writes about culture anymore and I was thinking, 'Who are you listening to?'"

Wilson also recalled when the band first heard of the rioting after flying back from Australia, saying: "It was pretty shocking stuff. The next day we had a day off [so] we had a bit of a look round and clean up with brooms."

Kaiser Chiefs recently announced plans to embark on a 20-date tour of the UK in early 2012.

Watch the music video for Kaiser Chiefs' hit single 'I Predict A Riot' below: