The new three-part “´Til The Anarchy Restored EP“ (Rise Records) by Flogging Molly features the previously unreleased title track and one-take performances of classic songs by the band: "Drunken Lullabies" and "What's Left of the Flag", and has been available since March 10, 2023, via Rise Records.
The video for “Drunken Lullabies“ can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdUNYJJfr-I
The video for "'Drunken Lullabies (Live From Electrical Audio)" shows recordings from the band’s summer shows in Manchester and Dublin, capturing the exuberant atmosphere present at Flogging Molly’s live performances.
The concerts were part of the first wave of performances related to the release of their seventh studio album Anthem. For this album, the band teamed up again with Steve Albini (who worked with Flogging Molly on their first two albums: Swagger and Drunken Lullabies). Currently, the Celtic punk band is back on tour and has played at historic venues like the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater, and at the upcoming annual St. Patrick's Day at the Hollywood Palladium. Tonight, they are performing at the Voodoo Lounge (Harrah's) in Kansas City.
Flogging Molly recently also announced a European tour in late spring, which includes several festival appearances as part of the month-long tour, including performances at Rock Am Ring, Rock Im Park, Hellfest, and the two Slam Dunk Festivals.
With five years between albums, expectations for Anthem were high, and the band delivered a thoroughly exuberant yet heartfelt collection of songs. Brooklyn Vegan stated that Anthem is "a ripper", New Noise said Anthem "easily satisfies expectations the Celtic-inspired punks have built over a decades-long career," and American Songwriter triumphantly declared: "Flogging Molly is back." The band has released four videos in support of Anthem, including the fitting track and clip for "A Song of Liberty". The song, originating from Kings, tells of a dark period in Irish history but has become even more relevant due to the events in Ukraine.
Flogging Molly tour dates (Germany, Austria, Switzerland):
June 2 Nürburg, DE Rock Am Ring
June 3 Linz, AT Sbäm Fest
June 4 Nürnberg, DE Rock Im Park
June 6 Lörrach, DE Burghof Lörrach GmbH
June 7 Crans-Près-Céligny, CH Caribana Festival
June 19 Magdeburg, DE Factory Event Center Dominion Club GbR
June 20 Rostock, DE M.A.U. Club/Zabrik E.V.
Flogging Molly consists of:
Dave King (vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán)
Bridget Regan (violin, tin whistle, vocals)
Dennis Casey (guitar, vocals)
Matt Hensley (accordion, concertina, vocals), Nathen Maxwell (bass guitar, vocals)
Spencer Swain (mandolin, banjo, guitar, vocals)
and
Mike Alonso (drums, percussion).
Flogging Molly, who started as the house band of Molly Malone's in Los Angeles and built a loyal fanbase through endless touring, have become a staple in the punk scene over the past 20 years. Starting with their raucous debut album Swagger to their six other studio albums. With numerous late-night television appearances, an annual sold-out Salty Dog Cruise through the Caribbean, and an annual St. Patrick's Day festival in Los Angeles, the band's latest release Anthem came out in September 2022 via Rise Records.
