03.09.07
Just finishing up the last details on the new record, should be out within a few months. New show added down south. More news to follow.

11.26.06
New show dates added... more news coming soon!

05.04.06
"US Record Release and new dates"

So we're out of hibernation. The new record "Over The Counter Culture" is out now on Sailors Grave -an imprint of Thorp Records- and available at you local record shop or www.sailorsgrave.com. It's a mix of new originals and some punk and R&B covers recorded with Jim Seigal at the Outpost studio the US version of Punk Rock Rythym and Blues.
We've tracked down most of the band members and we'll be throwing them in the van for a couple of US dates and then shipping off for some European festival shows, check out the tour dates page for listings. For Euro dates check the MAD site too (www.mad-tourbooking.de) as there tends to be some last minute rerouting over there.

10.13.05
Final European tourdates Posted & Changed

10.01.05
"Punk Rock Rhythm & Blues Release Dates"
Finally after months in the studio the Kings are pleased to announce the release of their new record. The European Version entitled "Punk Rock Rhythm & Blues" and the Noth American Version entitled "Over the Counter Culture". The European version will be released on People Like You Records in Germany with a release date of Nov. 18th, 2005. A European tour promoting the record starting the 18th of November, going until December 18th. The U.S. version will be released on Thorp records with a tenative release date set in March 2006

9.19.05
Due to circumstances beyond our control we have had to cancel the rest of the Old Scars & Upstarts Tour. Weather down south, gas prices, last minute venue cancelations as well as tour discrepencies from the L.A. home-office has forced us to make this hard decision.We would like to thank everyone who came out for the first leg of the "Disaster" tour, and a special thanks to the Hunns and all their Road crew, the Black Halos, and the Angel City Outcasts. Thanks for putting up with our shit guys, we had a blast.

6.10.05
"Still in the Studio/New 2005 TourDates"

"How would I describe you guys sound? It's like passing really bad gas and then leaving the room, thats how I'd describe it." Quoting the engineer of the new record right before handing over mixing board duties to Zack. We're Still hammering out the new material, 3 new tours added to the Tourdates page.

5.10.05
"Studio Recording"

- Pics posted in scrapbook from the current recording of the New record. Mr. Dana Colley of "Morphine" fame stops by to lay down some Low BASS Sax tracks on the new record, along with many other special guests.
More news coming soon

3.02.05
"Man Down Tour Over, 6 out of 8 Return Home"

- "It was one of our hardest and most interesting tours yet."
Quoted Torr. "We experienced almost everything, Hospitals, Vehicle Breakdowns, Border Hassles, Leaky Boats, Blizzards, Brawls, and Jail. on the plus side at least 6 of us made it home, just kidding they just released the other 2 a few hours ago. They should back in the States soon... I hope."
Thanks to everyone who came out to support us. A very special thanks to Marc and everyone at M.A.D., andreas, the U.S. MP's, and the U.S. consolute in Italy, Olaf and all the Trashmarc staff and of course Schlumpf who put up with all of our constant shenanigans always kept us together and never left a man behind, well maybe 2.(rest stops excluded)

?.?.05
"RED SOX WIN THE WORLD SERIES!"

- Celebrating in Cambridge over the victory!
Officer Conolly, Necro, Lenny and Steffi. Fuck New York!

10.25.04
"Thanks to Social Distortion"
We would like to thank Everyone on the Social Distortion and
Tiger Army team for having us fill in on the tour.

10.10.04
"Spikes new baby girl, Sophia"

9.28.04
"U.S. Tour Over, Necro Hospitilized"

- There are much to many people to thank this time around for their amazing hospitality through out the States, we could not of completed this tour without you all. Thank you all again. Necro's injuries to not appear to be life threating, although he does have permanent scaring.



8-01-04
U.S. Tour Dates Posted.

6-16-04
To Clear up a few things,
The Following Rumors are NOT True...
-The Kings have Broken up.
-Liam is in Jail
-Necro came back to get a "new massachusetts" mariage
-Europe was cancelled due to The Kings "Not Giving a Fuck"
The Following Rumors are in FACT True...
- Necro is back.
- Justice has left.
- Spike is no longer touring with us and is expecting a baby girl very soon.
- A West coast tour is currently being planned.
- The European Tour is being re-scheduled for thr Fall.
- A new record is currently in the works.
More info on all of this coming soon.

6-10-04
The European Tour has been officialy cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. Our sincere apollogies to everyone, the tour will be re-scheduled soon, so check back soon for the new dates.

5-5-04
The "new" Kings bus preformed amazingly well on its maiden voyage up and down the East Coast with only 4 Tire blow-outs. Special thanks to Laurie and the 9:30 Club Crew for keeping us out of jail in D.C., Arron in Florida, Mackie and Jay in Chapel Hill, the Orlando Kings A' Nuthin, the Toasters, The Sideshow profits and their housemates, the Turbo A.C.'s, Murphys Law, Blood or Whiskey, Billy Balony, Far from Finished, Nadeem and the Orlando Rumblers and the "Miami Crew" who is Comin' after you!

2-22-04
A great thanks to the Dropkick Murphys and their road crew for having us along on their Midwest shows. We had a blast... Special thanks to Mr. Grant Thayer, Fordy, the Unseen, the Heart of Clevland Gang and Tomas for putting up with our shananigans. Appologies to our friend in Chicago who was evicted the morning after putting us up for the night. *Torr is offering a reward for any information on where his scally cap disapeared to during the "Lesbian Heavy Metal Kereoke Night" in Kentucky.*

1-23-04
After another sucessful European Tour, the Kings all meraculously made it home alive again. A special thanks to Mr.Matthew Murphy from the Raging Teens, for going above and beyond his obligations while filling in on Bass duties. Another thank you to Schlumpf our Tour Manager, who managed to put up with us the whole time without beating us all down.(at least not when he was on the clock.)And last but not least M.A.D. and everyone who came out to support us. We'll see you again in July. Dropkick Murphy's Midwest Dates added to Shows page.

12-10-03
After playing Baritone sax with the Kings for a little over 2 years, Slick has decided to say his fare-wells and re-direct his time in persueing other interests and opportunities. The Kings all wish their long time friend the best in his future indevours, and plan on dragging him back on stage whenever possible. In the mean time Tommy Bellvue will be filling in on Baritone Duties. .

8-11-03
New west coast shows added.
In other news Hayden is still missing. He was last seen in New Hampshire sporting a freshly broken nose, a three dollar suit and a tenor sax. The latest rumors place him in the Buffalo NY are with a shattered hand, freshly deported from Canada. Any leads, pleas notify us, we need him to work out some new songs

7-18-03
As many of you have undoubtedly already noticed, the Kings sax section has grown again. Tommy Bellevue is back with us full time, Slick still holds it down on baritone, and our newest and youngest addition is "Iron" Hayden Cummings, wailing on the tenor. Hayden comes to us from Maine and was discovered on the streets of Boston, playing for change. He is currently homeless and MIA as this is being written.

3-18-03
A few rumors to clear up- Yes, the Kings will be in europe in May-June 2003.
And, yes MTV has been using 2 of our songs for one of their "reality" TV shows.
The Kings will also be appearing on The Life We Lead, on Boston cable channel 23, starting Wednesday March 5th 10:30pm and repeating on each Wednesday in March.
Also, check out the Kings interview with Punknation (Belgium).



2-28-03
No thanks to Mr. David Brainly of Continetal Airlines and the February Nor'easter, the Kings finally made it safely back to Boston. A special thanks to Matthew McNary and Ryan for their patience and hospitality, as well as their piano help. Thanks also to Laurie, Mr. Driscoll, Alex's, Aaron, Joe, Big Jen, Joe Vegas, Big Paulie, Carrera, Ariane, Timmy Cocked, Moe, the Creeps, and everyone who came out to support us. We'll see you all again soon.
More dates added to the shows page.
A big hearty "Suck It" to Mr. David Brainly for our last minute strip search at LAX, you're just lucky Tommy didn't shit himself that day! Don't fly Continental!

2-06-03
Life has been hectic within our dysfunctional family, but a new year brings new news. Our van is running again so keep an eye out for "a jack knifed trailer" in your neck of the woods. Two new interviews with 2 german fanzines have been added to the site, MessedUp, and Runamok. Click on the magazine's name to link to that interview. Also European tourdates for May/June 2003 are available here.

12-12-02
The Kings would like to wish all of our families and friends around the world a joyous and safe holiday season. We are happy to announce an all ages show at Axis on Jaunary 11th. The Kings will also be heading out west again in February so stay tuned for details.

10-10-02
The new record is in stores and is being well received. Read reviews of it here. The new van has already blown its motor, and is currently "out of commision". The Kings are still auditioning for a tenor sax player, click here for more info. More shows to be added soon.