Tyler Smith is the new bassist for Black Flag
Although he officially (and quietly) joined the band about a month ago, Tyler Smith has been revealed as the new bassist for Black Flag, following the departure of Dave Klein. Now, Black Flag's lineup includes founding member Greg Ginn, drummer Brandon Pertzborn, vocalist Mike Vallely and Smith on bass.
Because the new members have quite a legacy to stack up against, the band is about embark on a massive tour, which has been named "The Victimology" tour -- that is, the study of victims, if you will. Who are the victims? The band? Former members? You? You can get the dates by clicking read more.
| Date | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|
| May 15 | Blue Max | Midland, TX |
| May 16 | Tricky Falls | El Paso, TX |
| May 17 | Pubrock | Scottsdale, AZ |
| May 18 | Hard Rock Live | Las Vegas, NV |
| May 19 | On the Rocks | Bakersfield, CA |
| May 20 | House of Blues | San Diego, CA |
| May 21 | House of Blues | Anaheim, CA |
| May 22 | Brick & Mortar Music Hall | San Francisco, CA |
| May 23 | New Parish | Oakland, CA |
| May 24 | Jub Jub's Thirst Parlor | Reno, NV |
| May 27 | The Showbox | Seattle, WA |
| May 28 | Hawthorne | Portland, OR |
| May 29 | Volcanic | Bend, OR |
| May 30 | Ace of Spades | Sacramento, CA |
| May 31 | House Of Blues | Los Angeles, CA |
| Jun 11 | The Prophet Bar | Dallas, TX |
| Jun 13 | Blue Note | Columbia, MO |
| Jun 14 | Bourbon Theatre | Lincoln, NE |
| Jun 15 | The Triple Rock Social Club | Minneapolis, MN |
| Jun 16 | Majestic | Madison, WI |
| Jun 17 | Reggie's Rock Club | Chicago, IL |
| Jun 18 | The Avenue | Lansing, MI |
| Jun 19 | Coda | Toronto, Canada |
| Jun 20 | Amnesia Rockfest | Montebello, Canada |
| Jun 21 | Heirloom Arts Theatre | Danbury, CT |
| Jun 22 | Europa | Brooklyn, NY |
| Jun 23 | The Brighton Bar | Long Branch, NJ |
| Jun 24 | Union Transfer | Philadelphia, PA |
| Jun 25 | Altar Bar | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Jun 26 | Southgate House | Newport, KY |
| Jun 27 | Exit/In | Nashville, TN |
| Jun 28 | Maxine's Live | Hot Springs National Park, AR |
| Jul 24 | the Railyard | Billings, MT |
| Jul 27 | Knitting Factory Concert House | Boise, ID |
| Jul 28 | The Complex | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Jul 31 | Gothic Theatre | Englewood, CO |
| Aug 01 | Rawkus | Colorado Springs, CO |