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[Photos by: Holy Wars/Mel Hummel, grandson, Dropkick Murphy’s]

Dropkick Murphys announce tour dates and other news you might have missed today

Angel Du$t share two new singles—plus, don’t miss Ryan Knight’s song from his solo project. Check out the news you might have missed today below!

1. grandson shares new live music video

In response to a chronic slew of mass shootings in America, grandson shared a new video for “Thoughts & Prayers.” The video was shot at an event supporting March For Our Lives. In a tweet, the artist stated: “Take the millions in lobbying money away from our politicians. If we change nothing then nothing will change. If we continue to invest so little in mental health, do so little to help our sick Americans, we send a message to the world that we condone this senseless violence.”

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2. Angel Du$t share two new songs

Baltimore’s Angel Du$t shared their new songs, “Big Ass Love” and “Take Away The Pain.” These are the first releases since the group’s 2016 album, Rock The Fuck On Forever. The band feature saxophone and experimental punk sounds creating two magnificent new tracks. The band are currently supporting Every Time I Die on tour with Turnstile and Vein. Tickets are available here.

Dates:
11/12 – Chicago, IL @ Metro
11/13 – St. Louis, MO @ The Ready Room
11/14 – Lawrence, KS @ The Granada Theater
11/16 – Denver, CO @ The Bluebird
11/17 – Denver, CO @ The Bluebird
11/19 – Phoenix, AZ @ Club Red
11/20 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
11/21 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
11/23 – Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
11/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent
11/25 – Tucson, AZ @ 191 O’Toole
11/27 – San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
11/28 – Dallas, TX @ Canton Hall
12/03 – Tampa, FL @ Orpheum
12/04 – Lake Park, FL @ Kelsey Theatre
12/05 – Jacksonville, FL @ 1904
12/06 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
12/07 – Columbia, SC @ The Senate
12/08 – Greensboro, NC @ Arizona Pete’s
12/09 – Richmond, VA @ Broadberry
12/10 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
12/11 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
12/12 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre

3. Ryan Knight shares new instrumental song

Guitarist Ryan Knight, formerly of Black Dahlia Murder, shared a new song, “Chica Funk,” from his solo project. The bluesy and intricate song is one of nine on Knight’s upcoming album Sunbelt Bliss. You can place preorders here.

4. Famous For a Day share new song

Famous For A Day shared their new song “Hourglass.” This is the title track straight from their new EP available everywhere Nov. 16. Hourglass features four original tracks and can be preordered here.

5. Dropkick Murphys announce tour dates

Dropkick Murphys announced dates for their St. Patrick’s Day tour. Supporting acts include the Devil Makes Three, the Interrupters, Booze & Glory, Lenny Lashley’s Gang Of One, Amigo The Devil, Stop Calling Me Frank and others. Tickets are available here starting Nov. 16.

Dates:
02/17 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ Mid-Hudson Civic Center
02/18 – Toronto, ON @ Rebel
02/19 – Grand Rapids, MI @ 20 Monroe Live
02/20 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
02/23 – Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion
02/24 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
02/25 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
02/27 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
03/01 – New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore
03/02 – Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall
03/04 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
03/05 – Miami Beach, FL @ Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
03/06 – Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House Of Blues *
03/08 – North Myrtle Beach, SC House Of Blues
03/09 – Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine
03/10 – Richmond, VA @ The National
03/11 – Lancaster, PA @ Freedom Hall
03/12 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre
03/14 – Boston, MA @ House Of Blues +
03/15 – Boston, MA @ House Of Blues ^
03/16 – Lowell, MA @ Tsongas Center %
03/17 – Boston, MA @ House Of Blues #
* with Booze & Glory, Lenny Lashley’s Gang Of One
+ with the Interrupters, Stop Calling Me Frank
^ with Booze & Glory, Amigo The Devil
% with the Devil Makes Three, Booze & Glory
# with Lenny Lashley’s Gang Of One, TBA

6. Turnstile perform live set on BBC Radio 1
Turnstile performed four original songs on BBC Radio 1. You can stream the whole set here. They are kicking off tour today with Every Time I Die, Vein and Angel Du$t. Tickets are available here.

Dates:
11/12 – Chicago, IL @ Metro
11/13 – St. Louis, MO @ The Ready Room
11/14 – Lawrence, KS @ The Granada Theater
11/16 – Denver, CO @ The Bluebird
11/17 – Denver, CO @ The Bluebird
11/19 – Phoenix, AZ @ Club Red
11/20 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
11/21 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
11/23 – Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
11/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent
11/25 – Tucson, AZ @ 191 O’Toole
11/27 – San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
11/28 – Dallas, TX @ Canton Hall
12/03 – Tampa, FL @ Orpheum
12/04 – Lake Park, FL @ Kelsey Theatre
12/05 – Jacksonville, FL @ 1904
12/06 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
12/07 – Columbia, SC @ The Senate
12/08 – Greensboro, NC @ Arizona Pete’s
12/09 – Richmond, VA @ Broadberry
12/10 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
12/11 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
12/12 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre

7. Holy Wars release new video for “Born Dark”

Dark-pop L.A.-based act Holy Wars dropped “Born Dark” in October, marking their first single since debut LP Mother Father last year. The single is produced by AFI’s Hunter Burgan finally has a new video, which you can check out above.