MUSIC NEWS - Dropkick Murphys will release their seventh full-length studio album, Going Out In Style on March 1, 2011 via their own Born & Bred Records (ILG). The new set was produced by Ted Hutt and will feature the group’s signature blend of punk rock energy, folk soul, Irish spirit and American rock 'n roll and a special on a rousing rendition of “Peg O’ My Heart” with guest vocals by Bruce Springsteen.
You can get a taste of their new music before it’s released when Dropkick Murphys; Ken Casey (lead vocals, bass guitar), Al Barr (lead vocals), Matt Kelly (drums, vocals), James Lynch (guitar, vocals), Tim Brennan (guitars, accordion, whistle, vocals), Jeff DaRosa (banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, harmonica, vocals) and Scruffy Wallace (bagpipes), hit the road starting on February 23 for their annual St. Patrick’s Day USA tour. The trek, featuring Against Me! as support on most dates, will wind up in Boston for the band’s run of St. Patty’s Day week hometown gigs. Additional USA dates planned for May and June.