Misfits’ first album of new material in a decade
Misfits fans, rejoice: the punk icons will release The Devil’s Rain, their long-awaited, first full-length release of all-new, original material in nearly a decade, on Oct 4.
The album was produced by Ed Stasium, whose credits include the Ramones’ Road to Ruin and Too Tough to Die, as well as the Misfits’ 1999 release Famous Monsters. Appropriately, the cover art is by fantasy/comics artist Arthur Suydam, who has worked on the Marvel Zombies series.
The band’s current lineup – consisting of founding member Jerry Only on vocals/bass, Black Flag alum Dez Cadena, and drummer Eric “Chupacabra” Arce – kicks off an extensive US tour in September. The Misfits only Canadian date is Oct 26 in Toronto. Chicago trio JuiceheaD, signed to Misfits Records, will open.
The band’s dawn dates back to 1977, and since then bands as varied as Metallica, Guns ‘n’ Roses and My Chemical Romance have cited the Misfits as a key influence.
Misfits 2011 by Mick Rock.
Misfits tour dates:
(all dates w/JuiceheaD as direct support except for *)
09/16: Rome, Italy @ Piper Club
09/17: Harelbeke, Belgium @ Rat Rock Festival
09/23: Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar*
09/24: Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club*
09/29: Santa Clara, CA @ The Avalon
09/30: Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theater
10/02: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
10/03: San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
10/04: West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
10/05: Tucson, AZ @ The Rialto Theater
10/06: Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
10/07: Scottsdale, AZ @ The Canyon
10/08: Albuquerque, NM @ Historic El Rey Theater
10/09: Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
10/12: Murfreesboro, TN @ Gilligan’s
10/14: Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
10/15: Auburn, ME @ Club Texas
10/16: Danvers, MA @ The Palace Ballroom
10/20: Newport, KY @ The Historic Southgate House
10/21: Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s
10/22: Detroit, MI @ Harpos
10/26: Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theater
10/28: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
10/29: Toledo, OH @ The Omni
10/31: New York, NY @ B.B. Kings
11/03: Rosedale, MD @ Recher Theater
11/04: Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
11/05: Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
11/06: Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
11/09: Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall
11/10: Houston, TX @ Stereo Live
11/11: Oklahoma City, OK @ Samurai’s
11/12: San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
11/14: Dallas, TX @ Trees
11/17: Orlando, FL @ Firestone Live
11/18: Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
11/19: Daytona Beach, FL @ Sickboys
11/20: Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall
