Alkaline Trio Recent News

Alkaline Trio's 'This Addiction' Debuts At Career High Chart Position

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:03:00 -0800

Cult rock heroes Alkaline Trio have scored their highest charting position with the release of the acclaimed new album This Addiction, which debuts at #11 selling north of 25K copies in the first week. This is the band's first release on their newly formed label Heart & Skull and in partnership with Epitaph Records.

Called Alkaline Trio's "best album in years" by Los Angeles Times and "a vital, rousing, occasionally heartbreaking monument to punk-rock gumption that gives looking backward a good name" by Metromix, This Addiction has caught the ears of critics and fans around the globe with a valiant return to the band's punk rock roots.

The beloved Trio recently released a vibrant new video for their first single and title track and is scheduled to perform "This Addiction" on "The Late Show with David Letterman" on March 10 in support of the new album. Additionally, the band is currently on a headlining tour, selling out venues across the country. (see dates below)

Alkaline Trio first emerged from Chicago in 1996 and has since released the full length studio albums Goddamnit, Maybe I'll Catch Fire, From Here To Infirmary, Good Mourning, Crimson and 2008's Agony & Irony, which was previously the band's highest charting record. Alkaline Trio is comprised of guitarist/vocalist Matt Skiba, bassist/vocalist Dan Andriano and drummer Derek Grant, all of whom are partners in the Heart & Skull label.

Alkaline Trio Tour Dates:

03/03/10 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
03/04/10 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
03/05/10 - Pittsburgh, PA - Club Zoo
03/06/10 - Toronto, CAN - The Phoenix Concert Theater
03/08/10 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights
03/09/10 - Hartford, CT - The Webster Theater
03/11/10 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero SOLD OUT
03/12/10 - New York, NY - Nokia Theatre Times Square SOLD OUT
03/13/10 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
03/14/10 - Providence, RI - Lupos Heartbreak Hotel
03/16/10 - Towson, MD - Rocher Theatre
03/17/10 - Charlotte, NC - Amos' Southend
03/18/10 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm
03/19/10 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
03/20/10 - Jacksonville Beach, FL - Freebird Live
03/22/10 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
03/23/10 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
03/25/20 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
03/26/10 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
03/27/10 - Dallas, TX - The Palladium Ballroom
03/28/10 - Austin, TX - Emo's
03/30/10 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee Theater
04/01/10 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
04/02/10 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
04/03/10 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

Alkaline Trio 'This Addiction' In Stores Today

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:02:00 -0800

This Addiction, Alkaline Trio's seventh album and first through its new Heart & Skull label venture with Epitaph, is out today. The record's release has been preceded by the release of its title track as first single, which the band will perform March 10 on The Late Show with David Letterman.

Currently in the midst of a tour that has already sold out stops in New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Philadelphia and a pair of homecoming shows in its native Chicago among others, the members of Alkaline Trio have somehow found the time to design a limited edition line for the Hurley clothing company. The very limited collaborative Hurley Alkaline Trio is now available here and will debut at retail March 1.

Alkaline Trio first emerged from Chicago in 1996 and has since released the full length studio albums Goddamnit, Maybe I'll Catch Fire, From Here To Infirmary, Good Mourning, Crimson and last year's Agony & Irony, which was the highest charting record of the band's career to date. The band is comprised of guitarist/vocalist Matt Skiba, bassist/vocalist Dan Andriano and drummer Derek Grant, all of whom are partners in the Heart & Skull label.

Alkaline Trio Tour Dates:

02/23/10 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
02/24/10 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
02/25/10 - Englewood, CO - The Gothic Theater SOLD OUT
02/26/10 - Lawrence, KS - Granada
02/27/10 - Chicago, IL - The Metro SOLD OUT
02/28/10 - Chicago, IL - The Metro SOLD OUT
03/02/10 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theater
03/03/10 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
03/04/10 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
03/05/10 - Pittsburgh, PA - Club Zoo
03/06/10 - Toronto, CAN - The Phoenix Concert Theater
03/08/10 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights
03/09/10 - Hartford, CT - The Webster Theater
03/11/10 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero SOLD OUT
03/12/10 - New York, NY - Nokia Theatre Times Square SOLD OUT
03/13/10 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
03/14/10 - Providence, RI - Lupos Heartbreak Hotel
03/16/10 - Towson, MD - Rocher Theatre
03/17/10 - Charlotte, NC - Amos' Southend
03/18/10 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm
03/19/10 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
03/20/10 - Jacksonville Beach, FL - Freebird Live
03/22/10 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
03/23/10 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
03/25/20 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
03/26/10 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
03/27/10 - Dallas, TX - The Palladium Ballroom
03/28/10 - Austin, TX - Emo's
03/30/10 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee Theater
04/01/10 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
04/02/10 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
04/03/10 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

Alkaline Trio Vancouver In-Store

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:02:00 -0800

Show up to get a free signed Alkaline Trio poster and other gifts while supplies last. Buy any Alkaline Trio/ Hurley piece and receive a free wristband. Any Alkaline Trio / Hurley purchase guarantees entrance to the performance.

Everyone is welcome. Come one come all. Come say hi to Alkaline Trio and see their only Vancouver performance live.

Check out all the details on Facebook.

Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: West 49 Port Coquitlam, Vancouver BC
Street: 2842-2929 Barnet Highway

Exclusive Alkaline Trio 7" Now Available

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:02:00 -0800

Alkaline Trio's latest 7" is now available exclusively at Hot Topic! Side A features "This Addiction" and on Side B you'll find "Dine, Dine, My Darling." Head out to your local Hot Topic to pick up yours today!

This Addiction hits stores on February 23rd! Pre-order your copy today at the Epitaph Store!

Alkaline Trio Premiere New Music Video For "This Addiction"

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:02:00 -0800

Cult rock heroes Alkaline Trio have debuted their new video for the first single and title track from their forthcoming album This Addiction, due out February 23, today on MySpace.com. Watch "This Addiction" below:

Set in the mountainous fields of Ventura County, California, the visually stunning video for the metaphorical rock anthem "This Addiction" paints a rare glimpse of Alkaline Trio as they perform on an open battlefield where two sides of the heart collide in a vibrant burst of color.

"This Addiction" is the title track and first single from Alkaline Trio's long-awaited seventh studio album.

Don't miss Alkaline Trio on tour this spring with Cursive!

Alkaline Trio Tour Dates:

Feb 16 - Pomona, CA - Glass House (Ticketmaster.com)
Feb 17 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues (Sunset) (Ticketmaster.com)
Feb 18 - San Francisco, CA - Regency Ballroom (Ticketmaster.com)
Feb 19 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom (Ducatking.com)
Feb 20 - Seattle, WA - Neumo's (Ducatking.com)
Feb 23 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory (Ducatking.com)
Feb 24 - Salt Lake City, UT - In the Venue (Ducatking.com)
Feb 25 - Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre (Ducatking.com)
Feb 26 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theater (Ducatking.com)
Feb 27 - Chicago, IL - Metro (Ducatking.com)
Feb 28 - Chicago, IL - Metro (Ducatking.com)
March 2 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak (Ducatking.com)
March 3 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall (Ticketmaster.com)
March 4 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues (Ticketmaster.com)
March 5 - Pittsburgh, PA - Club Zoo (Ticketmaster.com)
March 6 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre (Ticketmaster.com)
March 8 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Light (Ducatking.com)
March 9 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre (Ducatking.com)
March 11 - Philadelphia, PA - Tracadero (Ticketmaster.com)
March 12 - New York, NY - Nokia Theatre (Ticketmaster.com)
March 13 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland (Ticketmaster.com)
March 14 - Providence, RI - Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel (Ducatking.com)
March 16 - Towson, MD - Recher Theatre (Ticketmaster.com)
March 17 - Charlotte, NC - Amos' Southend (Ducatking.com)
March 18 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm (Ducatking.com)
March 19 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Ticketmaster.com)
March 20 - Jacksonville Beach, FL - Freebird Live (Ducatking.com)
March 22 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues (Ducatking.com)
March 23 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution (Ticketmaster.com)
March 25 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues (Ducatking.com)
March 26 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live (Ducatking.com)
March 27 - Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom (Ticketmaster.com)
March 28 - Austin, TX - Emo's (Ticketmaster.com)
March 30 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee (Ducatking.com)
April 1 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues (Ticketmaster.com)
April 2 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues (Ticketmaster.com)
April 3 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues (Ticketmaster.com)

Alkaline Trio "This Addiction" Now On iTunes

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:01:00 -0800

Today, Alkaline Trio released their brand new track "This Addiction" to iTunes! Click Here to download it today!

This Addiction in stores February 23rd! Pre-order today from the Epitaph Store.

Pre-Order Alkaline Trio 'This Addiction'

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:01:00 -0800

Alkaline Trio's new record This Addiction is available in stores everywhere February 23rd, but starting today you can pre-order the record from the Epitaph Store! Take a look below to see some of the exclusive bundles that are available.

This Addiction Collectors Bundle

This Bundle Includes:

- This Addiction Gatefold LP's, including one of every pressed copy from the first pressing
- Hot Topic exclusive pre-release "This Addiction" 7"
- This Addiction Deluxe CD/DVD
- Exclusive Alkaline Trio t-shirt
- This Addiction poster and sticker
- Access to deluxe album download prior to street date

This Addiction Deluxe CD/DVD & T-Shirt Bundle

This Bundle Includes:

- This Addiction Deluxe CD/DVD
- Exclusive Alkaline Trio t-shirt
- This Addiction poster and sticker
- Access to deluxe album download prior to street date

This Addiction Gatefold LP & T-Shirt Bundle

This Bundle Includes:

- This Addiction Gatefold LP with access to a digital download
- Exclusive Alkaline Trio t-shirt
- This Addiction poster and sticker

Also Available:
- This Addiction Gatefold LP First Pressing Bundle
- This Addiction Standard CD & T-Shirt Bundle
- This Addiction Deluxe CD/DVD
- Exclusive T-Shirt & This Addiction Download

Click over to the Epitaph Store to check out everything that's available and make sure to follow @kingsroadmerch to stay up to date with all the latest offerings!

Alkaline Trio Unveil Their Addiction On February 23

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:01:00 -0800

Celebrated punk rock cult heroes, Alkaline Trio have announced the release of their forthcoming album, This Addiction, on February 23 via Epitaph Records/Heart & Skull.

Recorded and produced by the band with help from longtime cohort Matt Allison at Atlas Studios in Chicago, This Addiction marks Alkaline Trio’s first release on their imprint label Heart & Skull and first with their parent label Epitaph Records. The album also finds the Trio revisiting their punk roots while moving forward creatively.

"This record is a rock record but our punk rock upbringing definitely shines through, more so than our last few records," singer/guitarist Matt Skiba recently told Spinner.com. "The vibe is similar to our humble beginnings. It's a step forward but I also think it has glimmers of our past in it."

Beginning January 5, fans can visit www.ThisAddiction.org where they will have the opportunity to stream the title track and first single “This Addiction,” in exchange for a Twitter or Facebook posting. A metaphoric crowd pleaser, “This Addiction” is “about a relationship gone bad and, for some reason, you just can't quit it," Skiba told Spinner.com. The single is also currently available for sale on iTunes and at other digital retailers.

The album’s title track and first single wastes no time in setting the tone of the album as it rips and roars with Matt Skiba’s exceptional vocals and signature guitar riffs, bassist and co/vocalist Dan Andriano’s thumping low-end and drummer Derek Grant’s steadfast beats. From soon-to-be fan-favorites like the Andriano led rocker “Dine, Dine My Darling” and politically charged anthem “The American Scream” to the sonically mesmerizing rhythm and lyrics of “Dorothy” and the thrilling sing-along “Draculina,” This Addiction showcases Skiba, Andriano and Grant’s abounding gift for songwriting and crafting passionate punk fueled rock that will make fans fall in love with them all over again.

"I think that we wanted to make a punk rock record that we've been describing as 'thinking-man's punk,'" said Skiba. "We wanted to do something that's fun but also interesting and lyrically, something that will be fun for people to read along to and hopefully understand."

The band’s seventh studio album, This Addiction, will be available as a standard CD, a limited Deluxe CD/DVD edition (containing two bonus songs, four acoustic tracks and a full length concert DVD), as well as Gatefold LP vinyl. Epitaph will also have exclusive items signed by the band, rare vinyl and Limited Collector’s bundles - all with a standard digital download or a Deluxe Digital Download. Pre-orders for This Addiction begin Tuesday, January 5th here

Alkaline Trio first emerged from Chicago in 1996 and has since released the full length studio albums Goddamnit, Maybe I'll Catch Fire, From Here To Infirmary, Good Mourning, Crimson and last year's Agony & Irony, which was the highest charting record for the band's to date. The band is comprised of Skiba, Andriano and drummer Derek Grant, all of whom are partners in Heart & Skull.

Don’t miss Alkaline Trio on tour this February with indie rockers Cursive!!!

This Addiction Tracklisting (Standard CD/Digital):

1. This Addiction - 2:35
2. Dine, Dine My Darling - 2:58
3. Lead Poisoning - 2:37
4. Dead On the Floor - 4:20
5. The American Scream - 3:00
6. Off The Map - 3:16
7. Draculina - 3:34
8. Eating Me Alive - 2:53
9. Piss And Vinegar - 2:28
10. Dorothy - 3:32
11. Fine - 3:17

This Addiction Tracklisting (Deluxe/Collector’s CD):
1. This Addiction - 2:35
2. Dine, Dine My Darling - 2:58
3. Lead Poisoning - 2:37
4. Dead On the Floor - 4:20
5. The American Scream - 3:00
6. Off The Map - 3:16
7. Draculina - 3:34
8. Eating Me Alive - 2:53
9. Piss And Vinegar - 2:28
10. Dorothy - 3:32
11. Fine - 3:17
12. Kick Rocks - 2:45
13. Those Lungs - 3:49
14. This Addiction (acoustic) - 2:37
15. Dine, Dine My Darling (acoustic) - 3:00
16. Dead On the Floor (acoustic) - 4:08
17. Fine (acoustic) - 3:13
+
DVD – "Alkaline Trio Live At the House of Blues, Las Vegas, NV. 2008"
(with Deluxe/Collector’s CD only)

Alkaline Trio Announce Tour With Cursive In Support Of 'This Addiction'

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:12:00 -0800

As anticipation builds for their Epitaph Records/Heart & Skull debut, seminal punk rockers Alkaline Trio have announced plans for a US headlining tour with indie rock band Cursive, in support of their forthcoming studio album, This Addiction, which is due out February 23.

Beginning December 22nd at 10AM local venue time, fans will be given the chance to get a discounted pre-order of This Addiction with a presale through Ticketmaster.com OR Ducatking.com, depending on the market. A list of dates are below with the corresponding presale option next them.

Since emerging in 1996, Alkaline Trio have become one of the punk rock's most progressive and unique bands of the last decade, commanding an enormous cult following with six fan-adored albums and relentless world-wide touring. This Addiction is the next chapter in the band's celebrated career.

Alkaline Trio Tour Dates:
Feb 16 - Pomona, CA - Glass House (Ticketmaster.com)
Feb 17 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues (Sunset) (Ticketmaster.com)
Feb 18 - San Francisco, CA - Regency Ballroom (Ticketmaster.com)
Feb 19 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom (Ducatking.com)
Feb 20 - Seattle, WA - Neumo's (Ducatking.com)
Feb 23 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory (Ducatking.com)
Feb 24 - Salt Lake City, UT - In the Venue (Ducatking.com)
Feb 25 - Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre (Ducatking.com)
Feb 26 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theater (Ducatking.com)
Feb 27 - Chicago, IL - Metro (Ducatking.com)
Feb 28 - Chicago, IL - Metro (Ducatking.com)
March 2 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak (Ducatking.com)
March 3 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall (Ticketmaster.com)
March 4 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues (Ticketmaster.com)
March 5 - Pittsburgh, PA - Club Zoo (Ticketmaster.com)
March 6 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre (Ticketmaster.com)
March 8 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Light (Ducatking.com)
March 9 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre (Ducatking.com)
March 11 - Philadelphia, PA - Tracadero (Ticketmaster.com)
March 12 - New York, NY - Nokia Theatre (Ticketmaster.com)
March 13 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland (Ticketmaster.com)
March 14 - Providence, RI - Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel (Ducatking.com)
March 16 - Towson, MD - Recher Theatre (Ticketmaster.com)
March 17 - Charlotte, NC - Amos' Southend (Ducatking.com)
March 18 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm (Ducatking.com)
March 19 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Ticketmaster.com)
March 20 - Jacksonville Beach, FL - Freebird Live (Ducatking.com)
March 22 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues (Ducatking.com)
March 23 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution (Ticketmaster.com)
March 25 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues (Ducatking.com)
March 26 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live (Ducatking.com)
March 27 - Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom (Ticketmaster.com)
March 28 - Austin, TX - Emo's (Ticketmaster.com)
March 30 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee (Ducatking.com)
April 1 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues (Ticketmaster.com)
April 2 - Los Angeles - House of Blues (Ticketmaster.com)

For More Information:
www.alkalinetrio.com
www.myspace.com/alkalinetrio
www.epitaph.com

Alkaline Trio to Tour With Cursive in Support of ‘This Addiction’

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:12:00 -0800

Alkaline Trio announced today that they will be touring with Cursive in support of the upcoming record This Addiction. Spinner has the full story!

Fans have heard Alkaline Trio performing a new track, 'This Addiction,' on their last tour, and now frontman Matt Skiba confirms that it will be the title track to their seventh studio album. Like many of the Chicago punk act's songs, it involves pain, sorrow and a bit of self-loathing.

To continue reading, head to Spinner!