Public Enemy are to perform their classic album It takes a nation of millions to hold us back, in its entirety at three gigs in the UK, during May this year.

Dates for the gigs are Brixton Academy on May 23, Manchester Academy on May 26 and Glasgow Abc1 on May 27.

The Glasgow gig is part of the Dont Look Back season where influential bands perform one of their albums complete in a live session. The excellent Sebadoh will perform their fourth album Bubble and Scrapeas part of the season at Koko, Londons premier live music venue on May 7.

Also as part of the Dont Look Back season, Wu-Tang Clan member, Raekwon will perform his album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx at Koko London on May 19.