Kicker Announces North American Tour Dates

Oakland punk supergroup Kicker - which features within its ranks members of Filth, Dystopia, and Neurosis with infamous veteran road dog, Pete the Roadie, on vocals - will kick off a short rash of North American live assaults this week.

Set to inaugurate on September 20th at Brooklyn's Burning Fest, Kicker will hammer through Philadelphia, Richmond, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Toronto, and Montreal before coming full-circle with a second stop in Brooklyn on September 27th. The trek marks the band's first time on East Coast soil. Kicker will be joined by Hard Skin on select dates.

Living by the slogan, "we're here to drink your beer, eat your chips and bludgeon your ears with punk," Kicker was forged on rainy night at 924 Gilman. The members took refuge in the brewery bar across the street. Mauz [Dystopia], had a room full of musical equipment and an idea for a band. Dave [Edwardson, Neurosis] was looking for a new project. Pete the Roadie -- who for over thirty years has roadied for the likes of Subhumans, Amebix, Jello Biafra, Neurosis and everyone in between -- swore he would never cross over to the dark side. Somehow though, he was convinced. Toby, of crust punk legends Filth, was lured out of semi-retirement. They were all looking for something more than everyday life can provide. A few lyrics and some guitar riffs led to regular rehearsals and eventually a demo. Soon it was time for the first gig. As it turns out, Roadie is a natural. And the true spirit of punk rock lives on...

9/20/2014 Brooklyn's Burning Fest @ The Wick - Brooklyn, NY w/ Doom **
9/21/2014 Kung Fu Necktie - Philadelphia, PA **
9/22/2014 Gallery 5 - Richmond, VA **
9/23/2014 Comet Ping Pong - Washington DC **
9/24/2014 Belvederes - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Submachine **
9/25/2014 S.H.I.B.G.B's - Toronto, ON
9/26/2014 Coop Katacombes - Montreal, QC
9/27/2014 The Grand Victory - Brooklyn, NY
** w/ Hard Skin (UK)