Dropkick Murphys touring Europe/UK, Japan and the US
Dropkick Murphys have announced the dates for an upcoming trip to Europe and the UK. The band is touring in support of The Warrior's Code released in June. They will be joined by The Explosion who continue to support 2004's Black Tape.
During the tour, Andy Outbreak (The Distillers, The Nerve Agents, Darker My Love) will be filling in for Explosion drummer Andrew Black who
tore the ligaments in his ankle after "launching off of six stairs on his
skateboard."
The band will head to Japan after their Europe dates and then return to the US for a run with GangGreen, Lost City Angels & Darkbuster. You can click Read More for all the dates available so far.
| Date | Location | Venue | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2005 | Germany | Highfield Festival | The Explosion |
| August 20, 2005 | Belgium | Pukkelpop | The Explosion |
| August 21, 2005 | Holland | Lowlands | The Explosion |
| August 22, 2005 | Coesfeld, Germany | Fabrik | The Explosion |
| August 23, 2005 | Koln, Germany | Live Music Hill | The Explosion |
| August 24, 2005 | Paris, France | La Maroquinerie | The Explosion |
| August 25, 2005 | Northampton UK | Roadmender | The Explosion |
| August 26, 2005 | UK | Reading Festival | The Explosion |
| August 27, 2005 | UK | Leeds Festival | The Explosion |
| October 3, 2005 | Osaka, Japan | Mother Hall | Â |
| October 4, 2005 | Nagoya, Japan | Diamond Hall | Â |
| October 5, 2005 | Tokyo, Japan | On-Air East | Â |
| October 6, 2005 | Tokyo, Japan | On-Air East | Â |
| October 10, 2005 | Tempe, AZ | Marquee | GangGreen, Lost City Angels & Darkbuster |
| October 11, 2005 | San Diego, CA | Soma | GangGreen, Lost City Angels & Darkbuster |
| October 12, 2005 | Los Angeles, CA | House of Blues | GangGreen, Lost City Angels & Darkbuster |
| October 13, 2005 | Los Angeles, CA | House of BLues | GangGreen, Lost City Angels & Darkbuster |
| October 17, 2005 | Portland, OR | Roseland Theater | GangGreen, Lost City Angels & Darkbuster |
| October 18, 2005 | Seattle, WA | Showbox | GangGreen, Lost City Angels & Darkbuster |
| October 23, 2005 | Minneapolis, MN | First Avenue | GangGreen, Lost City Angels & Darkbuster |
| October 24, 2005 | Milwaukee, WI | The Rave | GangGreen, Lost City Angels & Darkbuster |
| October 25, 2005 | Columbus, OH | Newport Music Hall | GangGreen, Lost City Angels & Darkbuster |