Old school hardcore punk rockers/crossover thrashers D.R.I. (aka Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) have announced plans to tour the U.S. this fall (dates and locations here). The tour will begins in Mexico City on September 17, 2011 and concludes in Escondido, California on December 18. In the middle of the tour, they will visit South America in October before returning to the U.S. in December. According to their website, European tour in November is also in the works, but no dates have been announced.
D.R.I.’s latest full-length studio album, “Full Speed Ahead”, came out back in 1995. Apparently, there have been reports that the band has been working a new album for the label Beer City Records, who has also reissued their back catalog. However, we haven’t heard a release date or any more details. When we have more info we’ll let you know.
September 17, 2011 – Mexico City, Mexico – Metal Unite US Festival
September 20, 2011 – Bakersfield, CA – Jerry’s Pizza
September 21, 2011 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spdes
September 22, 2011 – Boise, ID – Liquid
September 23, 2011 – Portland, OR – Branx
September 24, 2011 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
September 26, 2011 – Danbury, CT – Heirloom Arts Theater
September 27, 2011 – Peekskill, NY – Popeyes Pub
September 28, 2011 – Frederick, MD – Krugs Place
September 29, 2011 – Cleveland, OH – Peabodys
September 30, 2011 – Detroit, MI – Blondie’s
October 1, 2011 – Lansing, MI – Mac’s
October 2, 2011 – Chicago, IL – Reggies’ Rock Club
October 26, 2011 – Quito, Ecuador – Centro Convencoes Miami
October 27, 2011 – Lima, Peru – Teatro Leguia
October 28, 2011 – Santiago, Chile – EX Rockola
October 29, 2011 – Bsas, Argentina – Teatro Flores
October 30, 2011 – Rosario, Argentina – Willy Dixon
December 8, 2011 – Eau Claire, WI – House of Rock
December 9, 2011 – St. Paul, MN – Station 4
December 10, 2011 – Cedar Falls, IA – The Wheelhouse
December 11, 2011 – Battle Creek, MI – Planet Live Music
December 13, 2011 – Albuquerque, NM – Launch Pad
December 14, 2011 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
December 15, 2011 – Salt Lake City, UT – Club Vegas
December 17, 2011 – Hollywood, CA – Key Club (early show)
December 17, 2011 – Hollywood, CA – Key Club (late show)
December 18, 2011 – Escondido, CA – JT’S Limelight