In an American political era that screams for its share of politically-conscious music, we actually have precious few bands that fight for their right to speak out. One of those groups is venerable punk outfit Anti-Flag, which just announced its 10th studio album, American Spring, this past week.
"We are excited to announce that our 10th full-length record will be released on Spinefarm Records this spring," the band said in a statement (via Diffuser). "There is no shortage of fodder for a new record of commentary on the social and political climate in 2015: endless wars, the new Jim Crow and American injustice, corprotocracy [sic], environmental coup d'état, the surveillance state, loss, grief and anxiety. We hope that these songs can grant us solace in a seemingly hopeless era."
The band sees its political role as completely necessary, given the fact that no one else appears to be stepping up.
"It has been frustrated to see much punk rock music - and music in general - quiet in the face of so many atrocities that are taking place around the world," the band continued. "This record is not quiet. If you are disillusioned with the status quo, these songs are for you. The 'American Spring' is now."
The new album doesn't have a tracklist or a due date, but Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello and Rancid's Tim Armstrong will make appearances.
Tour dates below:
01/19 - Charlotte, NC @ The Visulite Theatre
01/29 - Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop
01/30 - Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theater
01/31 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club
02/04 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes
02/05 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
02/06 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
02/12 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada @ Horseshoe Tavern
02/13 - Montreal, Quebec, Canada @ Les Foufounes Electriques
02/14 - Peterborough, Ontario, Canada @ The Red Dog
02/15 - Hamilton, Ontario, Canada @ Club Absinthe
02/17 - London, Ontario, Canada @ Call the Office
02/18 - St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada @ L3 Nightclub
05/23 - Las Vegas, NV @ Punk Rock Bowling 2015
05/29-31 - Nürburgring, Germany @ DER RING Grüne Hölle Rock
05/29-31 - Olympiapark München @ Rockavaria
08/06-09 - Blackpool, UK @ Rebellion Festival
The American Spring is now. https://t.co/agcEHxn4L4
— Anti-Flag (@anti_flag) January 16, 2015
