Michael Monroe announces rare US club dates

Michael Monroe has announced a series of US club dates next spring.

The shows at Count’s Vamp’d in Las Vegas and the Whisky A Go-Go and The Rainbow in Hollywood will mark the Finnish rockers first shows in the country in nine years.

The event at the Rainbow Bar & Grill will celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the world-famous bar on Sunset Boulevard; other performers confirmed to appear include Faster Pussycat, Odin, Black Oak Arkansas and more.

The former Hanoi Rocks lead singer released his latest album, “I Live Too Fast To Die Young,” in 2022.

Michael Monroe
USA 2025

Apr 11 - Las Vegas, NV @ Count's Vamp'd
Apr 12 - Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go-Go
Apr 13 - Hollywood, CA @ The Rainbow

Pick up your copy of “I Live Too Fast To Die Young” here.


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Michael Monroe and Slash rock I Live Too Fast To Die Young title track

Michael Monroe has released a video for the title track to his latest album, “I Live Too Fast To Die Young”, which features a guest appearance by Slash on lead guitar.

“Slash is one of the nicest guys that I know and one of rock’s greatest guitarists as he’s maintained the spontaneity, the human touch and the heartfelt kick-ass attitude in his playing,” says Monroe. “I figured this would be a good one for him to play a solo on, he said he loved the song and that it’s super catchy!”

“Having Slash play an absolutely ripping guitar solo on it was a real honor,” adds guitarist Rich Jones, “and it’s since become a fan favorite in our live shows.”

Monroe recorded his tenth studio set at Inkfish Studios in Helsinki, Finland between November and December 2021.

“This one started life as just a song title - a tongue-in-cheek nod to Vivienne Westwood’s ‘Too Fast To Live, Too Young To Die’ t-shirts after I had been gifted one by a fan in Japan,” explains Jones about the inspiration for the song. “It’s a reference to Michael’s seemingly boundless energy and the fact that he’s still kicking ass after all these years.”

“I love reinventing old clichés,” Monroe laughs. “The whole ‘live fast, die young’ cliché is so boring, so I live too fast to die young! It takes more to survive and be here today than to self-destruct and die young!”

Monroe and Motorhead’s Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons will hit the road next month with Black Star Riders on that band’s 10th anniversary UK tour; the series will open on February 13 at Nottingham’s Rock City.

Pick up your copy of “I Live Too Fast To Die Young” here.


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Michael Monroe releases Derelict Palace video

Michael Monroe has released a video for “Derelict Palace”, a track from his latest album, “I Live Too Fast To Die Young.”

“'Derelict Palace' is about watching someone that you care about disappear into drug addiction," guitarist Rich Jones explains. “I had been listening to a lot of post-punk when I wrote it - Echo & The Bunnymen, Psychedelic Furs, The Church - and I wanted to see if we could push the band in that kind of musical direction."

“The song was written about people who get a little too into drugs and before you know it, they kind of disappear from all of the people and things that they used to love,” adds Monroe. “Of course, that’s sad, but that said, there’s something cool about being an outcast and not fitting in… This is one of my favorite songs off the ‘I Live Too Fast To Die Young’ album and it adds a nice new dimension to my band’s sound and style. Plus, we found the perfect place to film the video for it!”

Monroe recorded his tenth studio set at Inkfish Studios in Helsinki, Finland between November and December 2021.

Pick up your copy of “I live Too Fast To Die Young” at Amazon here.


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Michael Monroe streams Rock Hard Festival performance

Michael Monroe recently performed at the 2022 edition of Germany's Rock Hard Festival, and pro-shot video of the Finnish rocker’s full set is streaming online.

The June 5 appearance took place just days before Monroe released his latest album, “I Live Too Fast To Die Young.”

Monroe recorded his tenth studio set at Inkfish Studios in Helsinki, Finland between November and December 2021 with a lineup that includes Steve Conte (guitars and vocals), Rich Jones (guitar, vocals), Karl Rockfist (drums) and Sami Yaffa (bass/vocals/guitar).

“This album has a great combination and balance of songs, and the collection tells a great overall story,” says Monroe, who became internationally famous as frontman of the enormously influential Hanoi Rocks in the early ‘80s. “It has a lot of color and energy, and of course it is rock ’n’ roll, but punk is also always going to be a part of who we are, that will never die."

Monroe will wrap up his current live dates with an August 27 show in Sheffield, UK and a September 23 performance in Helsinki.

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Michael Monroe streams new album I Live Too Fast To Die Young

Michael Monroe is streaming his new album, “I Live Too Fast To Die Young”, in sync with its release on June 10.

Monroe recorded his tenth studio set at Inkfish Studios in Helsinki, Finland between November and December 2021 with a lineup that includes Steve Conte (guitars and vocals), Rich Jones (guitar, vocals), Karl Rockfist (drums) and Sami Yaffa (bass/vocals/guitar).

“This album has a great combination and balance of songs, and the collection tells a great overall story,” says Monroe, who became internationally famous as frontman of the enormously influential Hanoi Rocks in the early ‘80s, “it has a lot of color and energy, and of course it is rock ’n’ roll, but punk is also always going to be a part of who we are, that will never die."

Monroe previewed the album with the lead single, “Murder The Summer Of Love”, and follow-up tracks “Can't Stop Falling Apart” and “Everybody’s Nobody.”

“I Live Too Fast To Die Young” is now available in multiple formats, including CD Digipak, 12” Red Vinyl, Signed Limited Edition 12” Vinyl with Alternative Artwork, Digital Download, Streaming and special D2C bundles.

Monroe will perform at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 11 as part of his 2022 tour in support of the new record.
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Michael Monroe streams new single Everybody’s Nobody

Michael Monroe is streaming a video for “Everybody’s Nobody”, the latest single from his forthcoming album, “I Live Too Fast To Die Young.”

“It’s a tongue-in-cheek tale about letting go of the ‘good old days’ and finding the things that make you happy here and now,” says Monroe. “A lot of artists in our position seem content to bask in the glow of nostalgia instead of striving to move forward. And since they never ‘made it big’, they’d rather claim that they never really wanted to.

“The title can also be about your own self-worth,” adds Monroe, “everybody’s at least been a nobody and that’s already an achievement in itself.”

“Everybody’s Nobody” follows “Murder The Summer Of Love” and “Can’t Stop Falling Apart” as the third preview to Monroe’s tenth studio album, which he recorded at Inkfish Studios in Helsinki, Finland between November and December 2021.

Due June 10, “I Live Too Fast To Die Young” will be available in multiple formats, including CD Digipak, 12” Red Vinyl, Signed Limited Edition 12” Vinyl with Alternative Artwork, Digital Download, Streaming and special D2C bundles.
Michael Monroe
“I Live Too Fast To Die Young”
Release date: June 10

01. Murder The Summer Of Love
02. Young Drunks & Old Alcoholics
03. Derelict Palace
04. All Fighter
05. Everybody's Nobody
06. Antisocialite
07. Can't Stop Falling Apart
08. Pagan Prayer
09. No Guilt
10. I Live Too Fast To Die Young
11. Dearly Departed

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Michael Monroe streams new single Can't Stop Falling Apart

Michael Monroe is streaming a video for “Can't Stop Falling Apart”, the latest single from his forthcoming album, “I Live Too Fast To Die Young.”

“It’s an ode to our wives and loved ones who have stuck by our sides through years of playing music and touring the world,” says Monroe. “But this can also apply to any person working hard, away from home a lot of the time, who is lucky enough to have a loved one sticking by their side through thick and thin. So, it’s a celebratory song to our nearest and dearest who are always there for us.”

“It's a big, 1970's Slade-inspired glam stomper,” adds guitarist Rich Jones. “It celebrates our loved ones who support us through the ups and downs of being a touring musician.”

“Can't Stop Falling Apart” follows “Murder The Summer Of Love” as the second preview to Monroe’s tenth studio album, which he recorded at Inkfish Studios in Helsinki, Finland between November and December 2021.

Due June 10, “I Live Too Fast To Die Young” will be available in multiple formats, including CD Digipak, 12” Red Vinyl, Signed Limited Edition 12” Vinyl with Alternative Artwork, Digital Download, Streaming and special D2C bundles.
Michael Monroe
“I Live Too Fast To Die Young”
Release date: June 10

01. Murder The Summer Of Love
02. Young Drunks & Old Alcoholics
03. Derelict Palace
04. All Fighter
05. Everybody's Nobody
06. Antisocialite
07. Can't Stop Falling Apart
08. Pagan Prayer
09. No Guilt
10. I Live Too Fast To Die Young
11. Dearly Departed

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Michael Monroe streams new single Murder The Summer Of Love

Michael Monroe is streaming a lyric video for “Murder The Summer Of Love”, the lead single from his forthcoming album, “I Live Too Fast To Die Young.”

Due June 10, Monroe recorded his tenth studio set at Inkfish Studios in Helsinki, Finland between November and December 2021 with a lineup that includes Steve Conte (guitars and vocals), Rich Jones (guitar, vocals), Karl Rockfist (drums) and Sami Yaffa (bass/vocals/guitar).

“This album has a great combination and balance of songs, and the collection tells a great overall story,” says Monroe, who became internationally famous as frontman of the enormously influential Hanoi Rocks in the early ‘80s, “it has a lot of color and energy, and of course it is rock ’n’ roll, but punk is also always going to be a part of who we are, that will never die."

“I Live Too Fast To Die Young” will be available in multiple formats, including CD Digipak, 12” Red Vinyl, Signed Limited Edition 12” Vinyl with Alternative Artwork, Digital Download, Streaming and special D2C bundles.

Monroe will support the follow-up to 2019’s “One Man Gang” with live dates that will begin in Kouvola, Finland on April 8.
Michael Monroe
“I Live Too Fast To Die Young”
Release date: June 10

01. Murder The Summer Of Love
02. Young Drunks & Old Alcoholics
03. Derelict Palace
04. All Fighter
05. Everybody's Nobody
06. Antisocialite
07. Can't Stop Falling Apart
08. Pagan Prayer
09. No Guilt
10. I Live Too Fast To Die Young
11. Dearly Departed

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Michael Monroe streams Junk Planet lyric video

Michael Monroe is streaming a lyric video for “Junk Planet”, the latest single from his newly-released album, “One Man Gang.”

Monroe’s eleventh studio record features guest appearances by ex-Hanoi Rocks guitarist Nasty Suicide and The Damned legend Captain Sensible.

"It's an 'all killers, no fillers' album and I can't wait for you to hear it,” says Monroe.

“Junk Planet” arrives in sync with the launch of the Finnish rocker’s three-week fall tour of Europe that began in Helsinki, Finland on October 19 and includes 10-date UK run that will wrap up at the Hard Rock Hell Festival in Great Yarmouth, UK on November 9.

The singer’s live band includes longtime member and former Hanoi Rocks/New York Dolls bassist Sami Yaffa, guitarists Rich Jones and Steve Conte, and drummer Karl Rockfist.

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Michael Monroe streams Last Train To Tokyo video

Michael Monroe is streaming a video for “Last Train To Tokyo”, the second single from his forthcoming album, “One Man Gang.”

Directed and edited by Toni Kristian Tikkanen, the clip was recorded in Japan and features footage from the group's performances at the recent Summer Sonic 2019 festivals in Osaka and Tokyo.

"It's a groovy, rockin' track paying homage to Tokyo and Japan, one of the most rockin' countries in the world," says Monroe. "In the '80s Hanoi Rocks had, and I have always had, a very special relationship with Japan and it will always be one my favorite countries. Plus, they still live for rock 'n' roll as it should be celebrated, they still have physical product, they still make it crazy, exhausting and really exciting every time you go there, which I am really grateful for."

In sync with the “Last Train To Tokyo” video release, Monroe has also announced a three-date tour of Japan, with stops in Osaka (Dec 2), Shibuya City (Dec 3) and Nagoya (Dec 6).

Due October 18, Monroe’s eleventh studio record will feature guest appearances by ex-Hanoi Rocks guitarist Nasty Suicide and The Damned legend Captain Sensible.

The band will launch the project with a three-week fall tour of Europe that will begin in Helsinki, Finland on October 19 and wrap up with a 10-date UK run at the Hard Rock Hell Festival in Great Yarmouth, UK on November 9.

Michael Monroe
"One Man Gang"
Release date: October 18

01. One Man Gang
02. Last Train To Tokyo
03. Junk Planet
04. Midsummer Nights
05. The Pitfalls Of Being An Outsider
06. Wasted Years
07. In The Tall Grass
08. Black Ties And Red Tape
09. Hollywood Paranoia
10. Heaven Is A Free State
11. Helsinki Shakedown
12. Low Life In High Places


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Michael Monroe streams title track to One Man Gang album

Michael Monroe is streaming a lyric video for the title track to his forthcoming album, “One Man Gang.”

“It sometimes seems like everybody’s pissing on their own parade,” says Monroe, “whether that’s voting stupid people into power and then complaining about them or whatever, but I’m all about living with a P.M.A. – positive mental attitude – and I’ll never allow myself to be forced away from that.”

Featuring a guest appearance by Captain Sensible of The Damned, the tune marks the lead single from the project, which was recorded and mixed by Petri Majuri at E-Studio in Sipoo, Finland over three weeks in March of 2018.

Due October 18, “One Man Gang” will arrive in sync with the launch of a three-week fall tour of Europe that will begin in Oslo, Norway on October 22 and wrap up with a 10-date UK run at the Hard Rock Hell Festival in Great Yarmouth, UK on November 9.

“We're excited to get back to a lot of places that we haven't played in quite some time and play some new music for you guys,” adds Monroe, “and if your country isn't on the list, sit tight. There's more to come.”

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"One Man Gang"
Release date: October 18

01. One Man Gang
02. Last Train To Tokyo
03. Junk Planet
04. Midsummer Nights
05. The Pitfalls Of Being An Outsider
06. Wasted Years
07. In The Tall Grass
08. Black Ties And Red Tape
09. Hollywood Paranoia
10. Heaven Is A Free State
11. Helsinki Shakedown
12. Low Life In High Places


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Michael Monroe announces One Man Gang European tour

Finnish rocker Michael Monroe has announced dates for a fall tour of Europe in support of his forthcoming album, “One Man Gang.”

Due in October, Monroe’s eleventh studio set will feature guest appearances by ex-Hanoi Rocks guitarist Nasty Suicide and The Damned legend Captain Sensible.

"It's an 'all killers, no fillers' album and I can't wait for you to hear it,” says Monroe.

The former Hanoi Rocks singer will launch the project with a three-week series of shows that will begin in Oslo, Norway on October 22 and wrap up with a 10-date UK run at the Hard Rock Hell Festival in Great Yarmouth, UK on November 9.

Monroe’s live band includes longtime member and former Hanoi Rocks/New York Dolls bassist Sami Yaffa, guitarists Rich Jones and Steve Conte, and drummer Karl Rockfist.

Tickets for the fall “One Man Gang” tour will go on sale Friday, May 10 at 10 am local time via the usual outlets.

“We're excited to get back to a lot of places that we haven't played in quite some time and play some new music for you guys,” adds Monroe, “and if your country isn't on the list, sit tight. There's more to come.”

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“One Man Gang”
2019 European tour

Oct 22 - Oslo, NO @ John Dee
Oct 23 - Gothenburg, SE @ Pustervik
Oct 24 - Stockholm, SE @ Fryhuset Klubben
Oct 25 - Copenhagen, DK @ High Voltage
Oct 26 - Hamburg, DE @ Headcrash
Oct 27 - Berlin, DE @ Frannz
Oct 29 - Paris, FR @ La Maroquinerie
Oct 30 - London, UK @ O2 Academy Islington
Nov 01 - Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club
Nov 02 - Milton Keynes, UK @ Crauford Arms
Nov 03 - Southampton, UK @ Engine Room
Nov 04 - Birmingham, UK @ The Mill
Nov 05 - Glasgow, UK @ Garage
Nov 06 - Manchester UK @ Club Academy
Nov 07 - Bristol, UK @ Fleece
Nov 08 - Stoke, UK @ Sugarmill
Nov 09 - Great Yarmouth, UK @ Hard Rock Hell Festival


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photo: Jeff Yeager / Metallica

Michael Monroe joined Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett for a performance of his 1989 single, “Dead, Jail Or Rock 'N' Roll", at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland on May 9, and the band are streaming professional video from the event.

The tune, which appeared on the Hanoi Rocks’ singer’s second solo record, “Not Fakin’ It”, made headlines when it was originally issued with an accompanying video that featured Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose and secured rotation on MTV back in the day.

A legend in his native country, the Finnish rocker’s latest release is 2015’s “Blackout States.”

The May 9 stop in Helsinki is the first of two dates in the city, as Metallica prepare to wrap up their current arena tour of Europe with another show at the same venue on May 11.

Metallica will enjoy a break from their WorldWired tour in support of “Hardwired…To Self-Destruct” this summer before launching a North American arena run this fall.

"Following last summer's sold-out 25-date stadium run,” says the band, “this year we're bringing the in-the-round production currently being seen in European arenas to the U.S. and Canada kicking off on September 2, 2018 in Madison, WI.

“Along the way we'll be visiting 34 cities we did not go to last year, including a few we haven't been to in decades, including Grand Forks, ND (nearly 30 years), Sioux Falls, SD, El Paso, TX, Birmingham, AL (nearly 26 years) and State College, PA (20 years). About time, wouldn't you say?!”



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Michael Monroe details new best of collection

Finnish rocker Michael Monroe has revealed the track list for his upcoming 2-disc set,“The Best.”

Due June 30 via Spinefarm Records, the 29-track career-spanning collection delivers material from Monroe’s solo career, which he launched in 1987 after the demise of Hanoi Rocks due to the death of drummer Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley in a 1984 car crash with a drunken Vince Neil of Motley Crue behind the wheel.

Monroe’s 1987 debut, “Nights Are So Long”, was followed by a series of studio releases up to, and including his latest, 2015’s “Blackout States.”

"This album is a great representation of my 30-year solo career,” Monroe explains, “including four songs from the Little Steven-produced ‘Demolition 23’ album – which has been unavailable for over 20 years – plus some special rarities and previously unreleased bonus tracks.

"There's a couple of extra special tracks like 'It's A Lie,' sung as a duet with Stiv Bators (Dead Boys, Lords Of The New Church) back in 1985,” he adds, “and a never-before-released second version of the Steppenwolf cover 'Magic Carpet Ride,' featuring Slash, left over from the Coneheads soundtrack project that Slash did with me in 1993.

“And since Slash has the biggest heart of gold in rock 'n' roll, he was kind enough to allow me to use it on this album. God bless him!"

The set also features two other previously unreleased songs, "Fist Fulla Dynamite" and "Simpletown", outtakes from "Blackout States", and the new single "One Foot Outta The Grave."

Monroe will kick off an extensive 2-month tour of his Finnish homeland with an appearance at Rockfest in Vanataa on June 10.

Michael Monroe
“The Best”
Release date: June 30

Disc 1

“Dead Jail Or Rock N Roll”
“Man With No Eyes”
“It's A Lie” (feat. Stiv Bators)
“Nights Are So Long”
“Can’t Go Home Again”
“Nothin's Alright”
“Hammersmith Palais”
“You Crucified Me”
“Deadtime Stories”
“Where’s The Fire John?”
“Make It Go Away”
“Life Gets You Dirty”
“Self Destruction Blues”
“Stranded”
“Telephone Bill’s All Mine”

Disc 2

“Trick Of The Wrist”
“’78”
“All You Need”
“Ballad Of The Lower East Side”
“Eighteen Angels”
“Stained Glass Heart”
“Old King’s Road”
“Goin’ Down With The Ship”
“Keep Your Eye On You”
“One Foot Outta The Grave”
“Fist Fulla Dynamite”
“Simpletown”
“Get On”
“Magic Carpet Ride” (feat. Slash)


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Michael Monroe to release best of collection

Finnish rocker Michael Monroe will release “The Best”, a 2-CD, 29-track career-spanning collection on June 30 via Spinefarm Records.

"This album is a great representation of my 30-year solo career,” says Monroe, “including four songs from the Little Steven-produced ‘Demolition 23’ album – which has been unavailable for over 20 years – plus some special rarities and previously unreleased bonus tracks."

Monroe launched his solo career in 1987 after the demise of Hanoi Rocks following the death of drummer Nicholas “Razzle” Dingleyin a 1984 car crash; he was a passenger while Motley Crue singer Vince Neil was speeding drunk on his way to the liquor store for more alcohol.

“The Best” includes high-profile numbers such as "Dead, Jail Or Rock 'N' Roll" (from his second solo album, 1989's "Not Fakin' It", the promo clip for which features an onstage cameo from Axl Rose) and "'78" from 2011's "Sensory Overdrive", voted "Album Of The Year" by Classic Rock magazine.

"There's a couple of extra special tracks like 'It's A Lie,' sung as a duet with Stiv Bators (Dead Boys, Lords Of The New Church) back in 1985,” Monroe explains, “and a never-before-released second version of the Steppenwolf cover 'Magic Carpet Ride,' featuring Slash, left over from the Coneheads soundtrack project that Slash did with me in 1993.

“And since Slash has the biggest heart of gold in rock 'n' roll, he was kind enough to allow me to use it on this album. God bless him!"

The set also features two other previously unreleased songs, "Fist Fulla Dynamite" and "Simpletown", outtakes from the 2015 album "Blackout States", and the forthcoming new single "One Foot Outta The Grave."


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Michael Monroe premieres Goin’ Down With The Ship video

Finnish rocker Michael Monroe is premiering the video for “Goin’ Down With The Ship”, the latest single from his 10th album, “Blackout States.”

“The song is not necessarily about sailing or seamanship as such,” explains Monroe. “It’s basically about us getting on the tour bus and hitting the road with our band. Ville Juurikkala, who shot the videos for ‘Ballad of the Lower East Side,’ ‘Stained Glass Heart,’ and ‘Old King’s Road’ has done this new one, too.

“It was pretty easy to make and includes some footage shot by the band while we were on tour. I think the video has a good vibe and we’re all happy with the way it turned out. Hope you enjoy it!”

Monroe recorded the follow-up to 2013’s “Horns And Halos” with his touring band – bassist Sami Yaffa (ex-Hanoi Rocks/New York Dolls), guitarist Steve Conte (ex-New York Dolls/Company Of Wolves), guitarist Rich Jones (ex-Black Halos/Amen) and drummer Karl Rockfist (ex-Chelsea Smiles/Danzig).

The singer launches a 2-week series of US shows with Sweden’s Hardcore Superstar tonight in Las Vegas.




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Michael Monroe premieres Old King’s Road video

Finnish rocker Michael Monroe is premiering the video for “Old King’s Road”, the lead single from his forthcoming album, “Blackout States.”

Due October 9, Monroe’s 10tth studio effort was produced by Chips Kiesbye (Hellacopters, Nomads) in Gothenburg, Sweden and mixed by Petri Majuri in Helsinki, Finland.

Monroe recorded the follow-up to 2013’s “Horns And Halos” with his touring band – bassist Sami Yaffa (ex-Hanoi Rocks/New York Dolls), guitarist Steve Conte (ex-New York Dolls/Company Of Wolves), guitarist Rich Jones (ex-Black Halos/Amen) and drummer Karl Rockfist (ex-Chelsea Smiles/Danzig).

“I’m extremely excited about our new album, Blackout States,” says Monroe. “It has all the ingredients of a perfect rock ‘n’ roll record – strong melodic songs with great meaningful lyrics that defy all clichés, delivered with a punky, ballsy attitude by a killer band.

“I highly recommend ‘Blackout States’ to anyone who’s even a little bit interested in what real, authentic, high energy rock ‘n’ roll at its best sounds like today.”

Monroe will play a co-headlining tour with Sweden’s Hardcore Superstar this fall along with some UK dates with Alice Cooper.




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Michael Monroe unveils Blackout States album details

Finnish rocker Michael Monroe is unveiling the cover art and tracklisting for his 10th studio album, “Blackout States”, due October 9 via Spinefarm Records.

Produced by Chips Kiesbye (Hellacopters, Nomads) in Gothenburg, Sweden and mixed by Petri Majuri in Helsinki, Finland, the project is the follow-up to the 2013 Finnish chart-topper “Horns And Halos.”

Monroe recorded the album with his touring band – bassist Sami Yaffa (ex-Hanoi Rocks/New York Dolls), guitarist Steve Conte (ex-New York Dolls/Company Of Wolves), guitarist Rich Jones (ex-Black Halos/Amen) and drummer Karl Rockfist (ex-Chelsea Smiles/Danzig).

“I’m extremely excited about our new album, Blackout States,” says Monroe. “It has all the ingredients of a perfect rock ‘n’ roll record – strong melodic songs with great meaningful lyrics that defy all clichés, delivered with a punky, ballsy attitude by a killer band.

“I highly recommend ‘Blackout States’ to anyone who’s even a little bit interested in what real, authentic, high energy rock ‘n’ roll at its best sounds like today.”

Next week, Monroe will preview the record with the release of the lead single, “Old King´s Road.”

The rocker will be hitting the road this fall for a co-headlining tour with Sweden’s Hardcore Superstar and some very special UK shows with Alice Cooper, who Monroe performed with in Helsinki in June.

Michael Monroe
“Blackout States”
Release date: October 9

01. This Ain't No Love Song
02. Old King's Road
03. Goin’ Down With The Ship
04. Keep Your Eye On You
05. The Bastard’s Bash
06. Good Old Bad Days
07. R.L.F.
08. Blackout States
09. Under The Northern Lights
10. Permanent Youth
11. Dead Hearts On Denmark Street
12. Six Feet In The Ground
13. Walk Away
14. Break The Noose (vinyl LP bonus track)


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VIDEO: Michael Monroe performs with Alice Cooper in Helsinki

Michael Monroe joined Alice Cooper for his 1972 classic, “School’s Out”, at the Tuska festival in Helsinki, Finland on Sunday.

Cooper’s encore with Monroe wrapped up a 24-song set the event as the shock rocker performs on his Raise The Dead tour.

“Hey, had a FANTASTIC time with Alice Cooper tonight at the Tuska Festival in Helsinki!!,” posted Monroe after the show. “Thank You, Alice! Thank You Toby, the Band & the entire crew & everybody there! Good times!!”

The former Hanoi Rocks frontman will release his 10th studio album, “Blackout States”, on October 16.

Produced by Chips Kiesbye (Hellacopters, Nomads) in Gothenburg, Sweden and mixed by Petri Majuri in Helsinki, the project is the follow-up to the 2013 Finnish chart-topper “Horns And Halos.”

Monroe recorded the album with his touring band – bassist Sami Yaffa (ex-Hanoi Rocks/New York Dolls), guitarist Steve Conte (ex-New York Dolls/Company Of Wolves), guitarist Rich Jones (ex-Black Halos/Amen) and drummer Karl Rockfist (ex-Chelsea Smiles/Danzig).




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VIDEO: Michael Monroe performs with Slash in Helsinki

Michael Monroe joined Slash for a pair of songs at Jäähalli in Helsinki, Finland on May 28.

Following Monroe’s opening set, the duo teamed up to perform “Dr. Alibi” and “We’re All Gonna Die”, two tracks from Slash’s 2010 self-titled solo debut.

The studio versions featured vocals by Lemmy and Iggy Pop, respectively.

The Finnish show is one stop on Slash’s ongoing tour in support of his third album, “World On Fire.”

Monroe has just announced an October 16 release date for his 10th album, “Blackout States.”

Produced by Chips Kiesbye (Hellacopters, Nomads) in Gothenburg, Sweden and mixed by Petri Majuri in Helsinki, Finland, the project is the follow-up to the 2013 Finnish chart-topper “Horns And Halos.”

Monroe recorded the album with his touring band – bassist Sami Yaffa (ex-Hanoi Rocks/New York Dolls), guitarist Steve Conte (ex-New York Dolls/Company Of Wolves), guitarist Rich Jones (ex-Black Halos/Amen) and drummer Karl Rockfist (ex-Chelsea Smiles/Danzig).

The former Hanoi Rocks frontman will play the Sweden Rock Festival on June 4 before launching a series of dates in Finland later in the month.



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Michael Monroe to release Blackout States this fall
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