Black Flag are hitting the road with their latest singer, professional skateboarder Mike Vallely. The seminal hardcore band's Victimology Tour follows in the wake of a tumultuous year complicated by dueling reunions, lawsuits, and the on-stage firing of the last Black Flag vocalist, Ron Reyes. Vallely's most recent official stint with the band was a series of benefit dates back in 2003. This time around, guitarist Greg Ginn can boast of being both headliner and opening act: his psychedelic electronica act HOR will provide support on the tour, along with Brooklyn punk duo Cinema Cinema.In a press release, Ginn calls Vallely "the perfect frontman to capture what Black Flag was, is and will be.” The new vocalist has made a statement affirming the new tour:
“I’m excited about performing songs from the entire Black Flag catalog. I feel confident in my ability to communicate the songs — To give them their due respect and yet still make them my own. Ginn’s songwriting is truly timeless and it gives all of the material relevance right here, right now.”
The band plans to add more dates soon; in the meantime, check out the list of confirmed dates below.
05-15 Midland, TX - Blue Max
05-16 El Paso, TX - Tricky Falls
05-17 Scottsdale, AZ - Pubrock
05-18 Las Vegas, NV - Hard Rock Cafe
05-19 Bakersfield, CA - On The Rocks
05-20 San Diego, CA - House of Blues
05-21 Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
05-22 San Francisco, CA - Brick & Mortar Music Hall
05-23 Oakland, CA - New Parrish
05-24 Reno, NV - Jub Jub's Thirst Parlor
05-27 Seattle, WA - The Showbox
05-28 Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
05-29 Bend, OR - Volcanic Theater Pub
05-30 Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades
05-31 Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
06-11 Dallas, TX - Elm Street Festival
06-13 Columbia, MO - Blue Note
06-14 Omaha, NE - Bourbon Theatre
06-15 Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock
06-16 Madison, WI - Majestic
06-17 Chicago, IL - Reggies
06-18 Lansing, MI - The Avenue
06-19 Toronto, Ontario - El Mocambo
06-20 Montebello, Quebec - Amnesia Rockfest
06-21 Danbury, CT - Heirloom Arts
06-22 Brooklyn, NY - Europa
06-23 Long Branch, NJ - Brighton Bar
06-24 Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
06-25 Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
06-26 Newport, KY - Southgate House
06-27 Nashville, TN - Exit/In
06-28 Hot Springs, AR - Maxine’s
Watch Black Flag perform "Good For You" with Mike Vallely: Reported by Pitchfork 11 hours ago.