WEST. has announced the release of their 11th full album "A.H.O. -Audio Hang Out-" on March 12, and an arena tour across nine cities in Japan.

The album opens with the pop and catchy title track “A.H.O.”, showcasing the band’s fun and energetic style. It also features singles released during their 10th anniversary year, including “Heart,” “FATE,” “Maaikka!,” and the summer tune “SOUTH WEST BEACH!!” written by Kiyosaku of MONGOL800. Additionally, seven tracks written by the members themselves, as well as songs provided by Umeda Cypher, Penthouse's Shintaro Namioka and Takuma Ohara, and former Yanawaraba member Rio Aizato, will be included to further highlight WEST.’s diverse appeal. The music video for “A.H.O.” will premiere on WEST.’s official YouTube channel at on February 1 at 9:00 pm JST.

The album will be available in three versions: Limited Edition A, Limited Edition B, and Regular Edition. Each edition will include different bonus tracks. Limited Edition A will feature the surprise song “Go.,” performed after the screening of the “WEST. 10th Anniversary Live ‘W’ -Film Edition-” movie. Limited Edition B will include the energetic message song “Kono Senritsu yo, Dareka no Uta ni Nare,” and the Regular Edition will include the unique track “Power Spot Ore,” which sings about the melancholic voice of a power spot. The limited editions will also come with special video content, including music videos and behind-the-scenes footage for the songs “A.H.O.,” “shhhhhhh!!,” and “Go.,” directed by Shuichi Tan.

WEST. will kick off their 'WEST. LIVE TOUR 2025 A.H.O. -Audio Hang Out-' on March 21 in Kagawa’s Anabuki Arena, followed by 28 performances across nine cities. The final concert will take place on June 1 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Aichi.

Check out the album details and tour dates below!

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WEST.「A.H.O. -Audio Hang Out-」Track List

CD

01. A.H.O.
02. Apple Pie
03. Maaikka!
04. shhhhhhh!!
05. TICKTOK
06. Sweety
07. Rainy Rhapsody
08. Soreike Best Friend! 
09. Heart
10. FATE
11. WESTraight
12. Tida
13. SOUTH WEST BEACH!!

Limited Edition A Bonus Track
14. Go.

Limited Edition B Bonus Track
14. Kono Senritsu yo Dareka no Uta ni Nare

Regular Edition Bonus Track
14. Power Spot Ore

Limited Edition A Blu-ray / DVD

・「A.H.O.」Music Video, Making
・「shhhhhhh!!」Music Video, Making
・「Go.」Music Video, Making

Limited Edition B Blu-ray DVD

・「SUMMER SONIC 2024 -LIVE & BACKSTAGE-」
Tracks included: OVERTURE / Eejanaika / Giragira Boo Baby / Anything Goes / Shukan Umakuiku Youbi / Hormone ~Kansai ni Tsutawarishi Diamond~ / Tsubasa / Heart / Cho Kitto Daijoubu / Moonlight / Shoko

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WEST. LIVE TOUR 2025 A.H.O. -Audio Hang Out-

Friday, March 21 - Anabuki Arena Kagawa (Kagawa)
START 18:00

Saturday, March 22 - Anabuki Arena Kagawa (Kagawa)
START 18:00

Sunday, March 23 - Anabuki Arena Kagawa (Kagawa)
START 16:00

Saturday, March 29 - Osaka-jo Hall (Osaka)
START 18:00

Sunday, March 30 - Osaka-jo Hall (Osaka)
［1st］START 12:00
［2nd］START 17:00

Sunday, April 6 - Marine Messe Fukuoka A Hall (Fukuoka)
START 17:00

Monday, April 7 - Marine Messe Fukuoka A Hall (Fukuoka)
［1st］START 12:00
［2nd］START 17:00

Saturday, April 12 - Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Miyagi)
START 18:00

Sunday, April 13 - Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Miyagi)
［1st］START 12:00
［2nd］START 17:00

Sunday, April 20 - Makomansi Sekisui Heim Ice Arena (Hokkaido)
［1st］START 13:00
［2nd］START 18:00

Friday, May 2 - Yokohama Arena (Kanagawa)
START 18:00

Saturday, May 3 - Yokohama Arena (Kanagawa)
START 18:00

Monday, May 5 - Yokohama Arena (Kanagawa)
START 17:00

Tuesday, May 6 - Yokohama Arena (Kanagawa)
［1st］START 12:00
［2nd］START 17:00

Saturday, May 17 - Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center (Niigata)
START 18:00

Sunday, May 18 - Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center (Niigata)
［1st］START 12:00
［2nd］START 17:00

Saturday, May 24 - Ecopa Arena (Shizuoka)
START 18:00

Sunday, May 25 - Ecopa Arena (Shizuoka)
［1st］START 12:00
［2nd］START 17:00

Saturday, May 31 - Aichi Sky Expo A Hall (Aichi)
START 18:00

Sunday, June 1 - Aichi Sky Expo A Hall (Aichi)
［1st］START 12:00
［2nd］START 17:00