Dropkick Murphys announce 'For the People'

“Who’ll Stand With Us?” is the album’s first single

Dropkick Murphys’ new album For The People shows courage and confidence, speaking up against the injustices happening in the United States, 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.

For The People will be released digitally on July 4th via the band’s Dummy Luck Music/Play It Again Sam, with the LP and CD release featuring five bonus tracks out October 10th. The poignant album cover, featuring a black rose, was created by renowned social/political artist Shepard Fairey’s design firm Studio Number One, and the album was produced and mixed by longtime Dropkick Murphys collaborator Ted Hutt.

The black rose is traditionally linked to death, loss, mourning and grief. However, the black rose also symbolizes change, renewal, rebirth and new beginnings. Black roses are also associated with courage, confidence, strength and power.

For The People rises to its moment: an expression of humanity at a time of relentless dehumanization, a promise of hope in an era fueled by fear-mongering, a declaration of solidarity in an age of disunion, a defiant rebuttal to the charlatans and demagogues who seek to divide us for their own power and profit.

“Who’ll Stand With Us?,” the album’s first single, aims to frame class warfare for what it is, empowering listeners to take action. The powerful video was directed by Jon Vulpine and depicts the disturbing reality of people disappearing in the United States.

In line with the album’s theme and band’s ethos, frontman Ken Casey recently participated in a humanitarian aid convoy in Ukraine, highlighting the band’s commitment to supporting the war-torn country. In recent years, Dropkick Murphys have raised money for Ukrainian aid efforts through the sale of limited-edition t-shirts, and Casey felt it was important to see things firsthand and to show moral support for the people of Ukraine.

As part of their longtime support of veterans and workers’ rights, Dropkick Murphys will launch their summer touring with a historic performance on the National Mall in Washington, DC as part of the Unite for Veterans, Unite for America rally on June 6th, the anniversary of D-Day.

Building on the band’s longtime relationship with the Boston Red Sox, on July 11th, fans can enjoy a night of fun during Dropkick Murphys night at Fenway Park which will feature a limited edition Dropkick Murphys’ “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” bobblehead for those who purchase tickets through the Red Sox’s website. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit Dropkick Murphys’ official charity, The Claddagh Fund, which has raised over $20 million to support non-profit organizations that are focused on children, veterans and addiction recovery.

Later in the summer, iconic punk rock bands Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion will continue to share their message of fighting for what’s right during the co-headlining U.S. Summer Of Discontent Tour from July 22nd through August 17th.