Dropkick Murphys Take A Stand Against Tyranny With New Single

Dropkick Murphys have officially released their powerful new single, “Citizen I.C.E.” (featuring Haywire), a reimagined version of their 2005 classic “Citizen C.I.A.” The track serves as a centerpiece for their upcoming 12” split LP, New England Forever. Accompanied by a message of solidarity and a call to raise consciousness against tyranny, the band is using their platform to speak out against social injustice.

Fans can find the vinyl exclusively during the For The People…In The Pit St. Patrick’s Day Tour, which kicked off this week on February 9. The trek, featuring support from The Aggrolites and Haywire, runs through March 17, culminating in the band’s legendary annual hometown residency in Boston.

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38 years ago today
The Pogues released their third studio album, If I Should Fall from Grace with God, January 18, 1988

It features the singles "Fairytale of New York," "If I Should Fall from Grace with God," and "Fiesta."

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Dropkick Murphys Share Video For “The Big Man”

Providing a bit of an escape from all the chaos in the world, Dropkick Murphys have released a comical video for their song “The Big Man.”

It’s a hysterical and heartfelt ode to the band’s longtime friend Fletcher Dragge from Pennywise, one of punk rock’s biggest characters (including his proclivity to enjoy adult beverages from a Pringles can). The animated clip is mixed with performance footage from Dropkick Murphys’ shows around the world, including scenes from Dropkick Murphys’ recent tours with Pennywise.

https://youtu.be/Yie5FluJiPc?si=qt3JFJPENjNVfHId

When discussing the song, Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey told Stereogum: “We go way back with him [Fletcher], from ’90s Warped Tours to spending a lot of time with Pennywise on the road in the last few years. He’s got so many stories. We’ve witnessed many of the stories. But for every crazy thing he does, he does really nice things for people, too. We just thought it would be a fun thing to do, to acknowledge him.”

“The Big Man” video features character design and storyboarding by Adam Murphy and animation by Black Balloon Media. The song and video marks the final release from Dropkick Murphys’ acclaimed 2025 For The People album.

For The People shows courage and confidence, speaking up against the injustices happening in the United States, and doing so with the strength and power that harkens back to Dropkick Murphys’ earliest punk rock roots. For The People is more than a title. It’s a heartfelt stance, a declaration of who this band is – and who they’ve always been. Dropkick Murphys continue to advocate for workers’ rights and human rights – as they have done for their entire 29+ year career.

Dropkick Murphys will return to the road February 9, 2026 to kick off their 2026 For The People…In The Pit St. Patrick’s Day Tour with The Aggrolites and Haywire supporting on most dates. The U.S. trek culminates March 13, 14, 15 and 17 in Boston with the band’s annual run of hometown dates during St. Patrick’s Day week that are attended by Dropkick Murphys fans from around the globe each year.

U.S. Tour Dates

Feb 9 – State Theatre, Portland, ME

Feb 10 – The Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ

Feb 12 – Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA

Feb 13 – The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY

Feb 14 – The Ritz, Raleigh, NC

Feb 15 – House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC

Feb 17 – House of Blues, Dallas, TX

Feb 18 – House of Blues, Houston, TX

Feb 19 – ACL Live at Moody Theater, Austin, TX

Feb 21 – The Signal, Chattanooga, TN

Feb 22 – The Fillmore, Charlotte, NC

Feb 24 – The Factory, Chesterfield, MO

Feb 25 – Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa, OK

Feb 26 – The Admiral, Omaha, NE

Feb 27 – Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines, IA

Mar 1 – Mission Ballroom, Denver, CO

Mar 3 – The Salt Shed, Chicago, IL

Mar 5 – The Rust Belt, East Moline, IL

Mar 6 – Palace Theatre, St Paul, MN

Mar 7 – Panther Arena, Milwaukee, WI *

Mar 8 – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, Louisville, KY

Mar 10 – The NorVa, Norfolk, VA

Mar 11 – MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA *

March 13 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA ◊

March 14 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA (Matinee) ∆

March 14 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA ◊

March 15 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA ◊

March 17 – Citizens House Of Blues, Boston, MA †

* Hockey game performance – no opening acts

◊ with Haywire and additional support TBA

∆ Claddagh Fund matinee mini-show – no opening acts

† Support TBA

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In memory Shane MacGowan 💔

December 25, 1957 - November 30, 2023

The Pogues singing 'Dirty Old Town' drunk in a pub

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In memory of Shane MacGowan, who would have celebrated his 68th birthday today

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Punk Aulde Lang Syne? Yes please!

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The Rumjacks: Live in London - Acoustic Sessions

bandcamp link:
https://therumjacks.bandcamp.com/album/live-in-london-acoustic-sessions

album.link:
https://album.link/6qhk2d8z7pbt3

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