Artist: Dropkick Murphys

This past weekend at KROQ's Weenie Roast , Linkin Park's Chester Bennington stepped into Scott Weiland's shoes as the new singer for Stone Temple Pilots. Judging from the lukewarm chaos that ensued online, it's not a decision that's been accepted with "Open Arms" . That inspired us to list our top five best and worst replacement singers in music history. Now, mind you, we wanted to keep each choice to one name - otherwise we would have just listed every Dead Kennedys frontman that didn't go by Jello Biafra - so hopefully that clears up some confusion. [...]

The Indiecision Five at 5 is our attempt at sharing our musical tastes with you, and showcasing music from around the world. Each weekday at 5pm sharp, one NH7 writer or staffer will bring you five songs he/she is listening to on the day. Your Friday playlist comes from Mars.  1. Mumford & Sons - 'I Will Wait' (Live at Red Rocks)  Because of the magic of (DOP duo) Fred and Nick. Craftsmen. 2. Empire Of The Sun - 'Alive' [...]

Boston Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys have just released a three song EP Rose Tattoo: For Boston Charity EP to help support Boston Marathon bombing victims affected by the recent terrorist attack tragedy that occurred a few weeks ago. Known for their philanthropic and political support for various causes, this latest effort is no different. The EP includes the title track "Rose Tattoo" , assisted by classic rock legend Bruce Springsteen and two live versions of two other tracks, "Don't Tear Us [...]

Bruce Springsteen. Los oriundos de Boston, los Dropkick Murphys , llevan a cabo su segunda acción para recaudar fondos para las víctimas por el bombardeo de hace un mes en esa ciudad. Primero, hicieron una playera edición especial que pusieron a la venta a través de su sitio. Ahora, reclutaron a Bruce Springsteen para grabar un EP. Spingsteen y los Murphys se juntaron para hacer una nueva versión de "Rose Tattoo", original de los segundos. Además, el EP tendrá dos canciones acústicas en vivo: “Don’t Tear Us Apart” y “Jimmy [...]

Dropkick Murphys graban "Rose Tattoo" junto a Bruce Springsteen La banda punk-rock Dropkick Murphys es uno de los grupos más comprometidos con su comunidad en Boston, ya lograron recaudar más de $100 mil dólares para apoyar a las víctimas de los atentados del maratón de Boston con la venta de una playera especial . Ahora, han lanzado una nueva versión de su reciente hit " Rose Tattoo " con la colaboración especial de Bruce Springsteen . El tema está disponible en un nuevo EP de tres canciones de [...]

Since the Boston Marathon bombings, support has been flooding through to the city and it's inhabitants from all across the United States. read more

Boston's Dropkick Murphys have released a charity EP to benefit victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. The single includes an updated version of their song "Rose Tattoo" with contributions from Bruce Springsteen , along with live, acoustic recordings of "Don't Tear Us Apart" and "Jimmy Collins's Wake." It's available exclusively through iTunes for the special price of $1.29. Everyone involved has agreed to donate 100% of the money raised through this release. The band's most recent record, Signed and Sealed in Blood [...]

The pride and joy of Boston, MA, Dropkick Murphys , have already raise upwards of $100,00 for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings through the sale of a special t-shirt . Now, they've recruited the pride and joy of Asbury Park, NJ, Mr. Bruce Springsteen , for a revamped version of their song "Rose Tattoo". The collaboration's available on a new three-song EP from Dropkick, backed by live acoustic versions of "Don't Tear Us Apart" and "Jimmy Collins's Wake", which the band recorded in Las Vegas just four days after the April 15th terrorist attack. [...]

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After raising more than $150,000 through their charity shirt for the Boston bombing victims, Dropkick Murphys have announced a benefit show at the House of Blues in Boston on Sunday. The show begins at 1pm EST and the lineup will also include State Radio , Big D and the Kids Table , Parkington Sisters , Old Brigade , and Barroom Heroes . All the show and shirt proceeds are being distributed to those affected by the senseless attack via the Claddagh Fund which was [...]

Filed under: News Gino DePinto, AOL Dropkick Murphys are Boston boys from head to toe. So when twin bombings struck their city's annual marathon this past Monday, the band sprung into action. They designed t-shirts, adorned with a simple message and the word "FOR BOSTON," emboldened in royal blue to honor the victims of the blast.

The Dropkick Murphys have posted a benefit shirt on their web store for the Boston Marathon tragedy that occurred earlier this week. The band has been a prominent fixture in the Boston music scene and have pledged to give 100% of the proceeds directly to the victims and families affected by the Boston bombings. You can order the shirt here . To find out how to donate blood in the Boston area, click here .

More, more, more: ► Coachella comes to the city again tonight for a bunch of "Localchella" shows, including Youth Lagoon at the El Rey Theatre. That's Trevor Powers' new video for "Mute," above. ► Then there are Dropkick Murphys and Skinny Lister , rocking Club Nokia. ► Then there are Sparks , doing a second night at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. ► Then there are the very buzzing up=-and-comers Palma Violets at the Echo. ► Along with James McCartney , [...]

Incoming: OMD, Ghost B.C., the Faint, the Postal Service, Rodriguez, Foals, Franz Ferdinand, Smith Westerns, James McCartney, Gary Clark Jr., Polica, Aesop Rock, Modest Mouse, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Dropkick Murphys, Youth Lagoon, A Day to Remember, Palma Violets, Public Enemy, Alt-J, Jello Biafra, Green Day, Purity Ring, La Roux, Bad Religion, Action Bronson, Dinosaur Jr., 2 Chainz, Little Green Cars, Tinariwen, Warpaint, Bon Jovi, the Call, Keyshia Cole, Beach Fossils, Queensryche Above:  That's "Faithful Man," from Lee Fields & the Expressions , who visit the Troubadour on Wednesday. Got soul? [...]

Just because Weekend 1 of Coachella 2013 is over, doesn't mean you can't get your fix during the week! Dropkick Murphys follow up their Saturday set in Indio with a date at Club Nokia on Wednesday, April 17. Joining Dropkick...

Who: Dropkick Murphys at the main stage In 3 or Fewer Words: Erin go braugh! Memorable Because: The Dropkick Murphys dodged any criticism of being a Pogues facsimile when they invited the original Celtic punk band's accordion player James Fearnley on stage for the final third of their excellent set. It's tough to pick a favorite anthem from a performance that had everyone as far back as the sound booth jumping and jigging, but "Rose Tattoo" is as good as any. (And yes, they played "I'm Shipped Up to Boston," aka "the song [...]

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Summerfest has revealed the lineup for its 2013 installment. Self-described as "The World's Largest Music Festival," the Milwaukee-based event spans 11 days (June 26-30 & July 2-7), and features over 700 bands performing across 11 stages on the Summerfest grounds. The lineup includes Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT, Empire of the Sun, Diplo, Yeasayer, Pretty Lights, Dispatch, Imagine Dragons, Dropkick Murphys, Atmosphere, Silversun Pickups, Grouplove, Billy Idol, Bad Religion, Social Distortion, The Airborne Toxic Event, Cake, Dr. John, Alice Cooper, LL Cool J, The Features, and Atlas Genius. Advanced sale general admission tickets are now available [...]

As a result of a recent scrum between a Neo-Nazi and Dropkick Murphys ' Ken Casey in New York, the band have begun receiving threats from Neo-Nazis in Australia. The band's management received an email warning them not to show up in Australia, a screenshot of which (that the group tweeted ) can be seen below. DKM invited the crowd on stage in New York while they performed the cover of AC/DC's "T.N.T." and the offending patron decided to perform a Nazi salute to the assembled throng. This didn't sit [...]