Since unleashing their seminal 1996 debut, Die for the Government, Anti- Flag has empowered and emboldened their listeners for two generations with a timeless punk spirit. With today’s chaotic political landscape stemming from the controversial 2016 presidential election, the Pittsburgh, PA quartet (Justin Sane [vocals], Chris#2 [bass, vocals], Chris Head [guitar, vocals], and Pat Thetic [drums]) felt the time was right for the band to release their most definitive offering – American Fall (out November 3rd, 2017 on Spinefarm Records).
Co-produced by Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden, American Fall fuels politically driven and powerful self-awareness lyrics, while the 11-song collection is structurally fused together in a new sonic direction of punk-rock singalongs and big hooks. Watch Anti-Flag’s new Racists lyric video via VEVO below!
Racists (Lyric Video) by Anti-Flag on VEVO.
‘This song is a call to arms. We must challenge racism and hatred everywhere we see it: at school, at work, at the dinner table with our families…absolutely everywhere. If you still stand by the Trump regime after Charlottesville, you are complicit. The line has been drawn. On one side stand those who fight for humanity, optimism, and empathy. On the other side are those who precipitate bigotry, cynicism, and apathy. Now is the time to get off of the fence and choose which side of history you want to be on.’-
Anti-Flag will bring their memorable live set on the road this Fall with select tour and festival dates in the US and UK announced, including Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA on October 21st with Nine Inch Nails and Perfect Circle. Plus, the band will perform at this year’s KNOTFEST in Toluca, Mexico on October 28th. See all dates listed below.
ANTI-FLAG 2017 TOUR DATES:
Oct 11 Manchester, United Kingdom @ O2 RITZ
Oct 12 Bristol, United Kingdom @ O2 Academy Bristol
Oct 13 Leicester, United Kingdom @ O2 Academy Leicester
Oct 15 Leeds, United Kingdom @ O2 Academy Leeds
Oct 16 London, United Kingdom @ o2 Kentish Town Forum
Oct 17 London, United Kingdom @ o2 Kentish Town Forum
Oct 18 Newcastle, United Kingdom @ O2 Academy Newcastle
Oct 19 Glasgow, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland @ O2 Academy Glasgow
Oct 21 Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival
Oct 28 Toluca, Mexico @ KNOTFEST MÉXICO
Oct 30 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s*
Oct 31 Niagara Falls, NY @ The Rapids Theatre*
Nov 02 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom*
Nov 03 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory*
Nov 04 Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall*
Nov 05 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium*
*w/ Flogging Molly