Thanks to everyone who came out to see Tiger Army on their last run through the U.S.! The tour was a lot of fun, especially Halloween ("Night of the Ghost Tigers") which was truly a night to remember! The band is getting ready to go to Germany next week for a short tour which will include an appearance at the 10th Satanic Stomp psychobilly fest! If you want details, check out the Gigs section. We look forward to seeing our fellow psychos across the sea! The German shows are Tiger Army's last planned shows for the year. Other than one show in January with Social Distortion, the band will be taking a break from the road to write and rehearse in preparation for entering the studio early next year to begin work on a brand new full-length album!
            For those of you who don't have it yet, remember that the Early Years EP is in stores NOW! Once again: six songs, all unreleased or previously out-of-print including three songs available nowhere else! Copies of the Clear vinyl (limited to 2,000) are still out there, so get them while you can!
            In the upcoming weeks this site will be getting a "new look" so don't forget to check back soon for more updates!

            The Early Years EP is finally here! This 6-song EP is in stores everywhere NOW! If you can't find it, check out the Info section for advice on where to find this & all other Tiger Army releases. Once again, the new release is available on CD-EP and 10" vinyl -- the first vinyl pressing is on Clear vinyl and limited to 2,000 copies. Pick it up this week!
            If you live in Southern California, be sure to grab the latest issue of Destroy All magazine featuring Tiger Army on the cover -- their first ever! The issue's got exclusive photos of the band, an in-depth interview with Nick 13 & more. This publication is free and available in record stores and elsewhere all over SoCal, so snag one before they're gone from the racks!
            Thanks to the fans in Canada for making Tiger Army's first-ever visit a very enjoyable one! The band had a good time playing for you and hopes to return soon!
            If you see Fred Hell on tour, be sure to wish him a Happy Birthday, it was October 9th! Say "Hi" to Trevor the new merch guy as well (by the way there are new T-shirt designs for both guys & gals)! That's it for the moment, check out the Gigs section for show listings, Tiger Army is on tour NOW!

            Some news about the new video for "Incorporeal," we're told that it will be viewable online starting Thursday, Oct. 3rd at: www.epitaph.com
As of this writing, that's tomorrow, so check it out now! If we can get advance times on airings anywhere else, we'll post it here, otherwise stay tuned to the airwaves...
            Keep an eye out for the November issue of Alternative Press magazine, Tiger Army is featured in the "Low Profile" section with a 1/2 page piece on the band & interview with Nick 13!
            The Merchandise section has been updated with a link to Cinder Block (which now carries Tiger Army shirts), check it out...
            The previous news item is still very current, so don't forget to give that a glance as well if you haven't already! Check back soon for more TA news!

            Some exciting news this week, Tiger Army has just completed a new video for the song "Incorporeal" from II: Power of Moonlite, and it's said to look amazing! Nick 13 took on directorial duties again for this, the second "real" video the band has done. What's it like? It's got ghosts, a girl & of course Tiger Army! That's all we can say! It should hit the airwaves and the Internet soon, we'll keep you posted. Keep your eyes peeled!
            Tiger Army on tour!!! The band is on its way to Detroit to begin touring with The Damned. These shows with The Damned and the headlining shows that follow in the Western US will most likely be Tiger Army's last US shows for several months as they will cease touring to focus on writing & recording a new album! Don't miss out, it'll be awhile before you can see them live again!
            Speaking of missing out, the last 100 tickets have just been released for the "Night of the Ghost Tigers" Halloween show at the Hollywood House of Blues! Last we heard they are still available, but they will be gone literally any day now! Don't miss your chance to get them before this show is completely sold out!
            The Gigs page has been updated with a new show in Iowa City, IA on Oct. 18th (with The Damned) and more info about the Tiger Army headlining shows: Las Vegas, NV/Phoenix, AZ/Hollywood, CA/Santa Cruz, CA/Petaluma, CA/Chico, CA... Check it out!
            The days are drawing nearer to the release of the Early Years EP -- it will be in stores Tuesday, October 8th on CD-EP and 10" vinyl! The first 10" pressing is on Clear Vinyl and is limited to 2,000 copies! Grab it if you see it, they'll go fast!
            That's the latest, go see Tiger Army live in October, and check this space again soon for more news! Go psycho, stay psycho, Never Die!!!

            Online Chat!!! The Epitaph Records website will be holding an online chat this Friday with Tiger Army: Nick 13, Geoff Kresge and Fred Hell! Ask the band questions, shoot the breeze, or just check it out at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time on Friday, Sept. 20th at: http://www.epitaph.com.
            Check out the newly updated MP3's section to hear a song from the Early Years EP, in stores October 8th!
            A few updates have been made to the Gigs section, so check it out! Newly announced shows: Tiger Army plays Madison, WI with the Damned on Oct. 17th and headlines shows in Phoenix, AZ (Oct. 26) and Santa Cruz, CA (Nov. 1st)!
            Tickets for "Night of the Ghost Tigers," the Halloween-night record release party for the Early Years EP are still available! They have not been available at times online for some reason, but the show is not yet sold out and they can be picked up at all Ticketmaster locations (usually found at Tower Records)! About half the show's tickets are already gone and it will very likely sell out before the day of show, so don't wait to get them!
            Some more interview links have been posted on the Info page, check 'em out!
            That's it for now, stay psycho and check back soon for more news!

            "Night of the Ghost Tigers" is coming! If you live in Southern California, you won't want to miss Tiger Army live on Halloween night headlining the House of Blues in Hollywood!!! Psychobilly takes over the Sunset Strip on Thursday, October 31st in a special record release show for the Early Years EP (in stores October 8th)! Also appearing will be Blazing Haley and Seattle's Graveyard Shift. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, August 31st and will be available thru Ticketmaster. For more info, check out the Gigs section. This will most likely be Tiger Army's last appearance anywhere in Southern California until next year, don't miss out!!!
            The frontpage biography has been updated -- check it out if you're interested.
            The Gigs section is being continually updated with info about the fall tour. October 3 thru 24 Tiger Army is on tour with The Damned in the U.S. and Canada. October 25 thru November 3rd Tiger Army plays various headlining shows on the West Coast. Just announced: Las Vegas, Hollywood, Chico and Petaluma, CA -- a few more dates are still on the way. The October/early November dates will be the last U.S. Tiger Army shows until the next album is recorded and released next year...
            Speaking of which, what's happening with the next full-length album of new material? The band will practice several times a week throughout September to work out some new songs that Nick 13's been writing since the last record's release. After touring the U.S. and Germany this fall, the band arrives home again in late November, when pre-production work on the album will resume and all shows will cease. There's no date set yet to enter the studio, but it'll probably be around the beginning of the new year sometime. After that, a few months recording, a few more for the album to come out and you should have a new Tiger Army disc (tentatively titled Tiger Army III, for now at least) to listen to!
            Much of the news from the last item is still current, so give that a glance if you haven't yet. More updates on the way, check back soon!

            A lot of news since the last update, read on! To start with, Tiger Army will be touring with UK punk legends The Damned in October! The tour lasts about three weeks and takes the bands through various regions of North America, including Tiger Army's first-ever appearances in Canada! Immediately after this tour (which stretches from the Eastern to Mountain time zones) Tiger Army will play headlining shows in California, Nevada and Arizona in late October/early November. Check out the updated Gigs section to see some new tourdates!
            A date has been confirmed for Tiger Army's next release! The Early Years EP will hit stores on Tuesday, October 8, 2002! The six-song EP will be issued on both CD and 10" vinyl. Vinyl collectors take note: the first pressing of the EP will be on Clear vinyl, limited to 2,000 copies only! Six songs including originals, covers and alternate versions, none of which have ever before been issued on CD! All recordings on this release are from the band's early days, before the first album was recorded -- everything on it is either out-of-print or never before released! Early Years includes the entire first 7" EP which has been unavailable for years. To see the cover art and tracklisting, check out the updated Discography section!
            We're happy to announce that Tiger Army will return to Germany in November! Mental Hell productions is bringing the band over for a five-show German tour that will include an appearance at the 10th Satanic Stomp psychobilly festival in Gütersloh, with bands such as Nekromantix, Coffin Nails and the Caravans! More info is available at the Gigs section. European psychos, we'll see you in the wrecking pit in November!
            Tiger Army's back safe and sound from their stint on this year's Warped Tour. Alas, the band's van died in the line of duty and is no more, but it did make it to the last show. Hello to everyone we met -- all the bands, fans and people who worked the tour, it was a great time in spite of the sun!
            That's it for now, but check back soon -- more info about the upcoming EP and this fall's tourdates is on the way!

            Tiger Army is back home from the California mini-tour & trip to play Krazy Fest in Kentucky and want to thank everyone who came out to the shows, it was good to see you all!
            Immediately after the mini-tour Nick 13 entered the studio with engineer Andy Ernst and is now happy to report that the material for Tiger Army's forthcoming release The Early Years EP has been remixed and remastered. The EP will be six songs in length and feature only out-of-print or unreleased material from the band's first recording sessions in 1996 & 1997. It will be issued on both CD-EP and 10" vinyl. The following info is subject to change, but it's looking like it should be out this October!
            Check out the updated Gigs page to see info on Tiger Army's pre-Warped Tour shows! Before arriving in Milwaukee (where they start their stint on Warped) the band will play headlining shows in Salt Lake City, UT, Casper, WY and Omaha, NE!
            Nick 13 makes a guest appearance on the newly released album from legendary German psychos Mad Sin, entitled Survival of the Sickest. His vocals can be heard on the album's first track, "Communication Breakdown." The vocals for the song were recorded in East Berlin when Tiger Army played in Europe last January. Check it out!
            That's it for now, check back soon for more news and we'll see you at the Hootenanny shows this weekend!

            Thanks to everyone who came out to the Galaxy Theatre on Thursday for another sold-out show! As always, the enthusiasm and support of Southern California made it a truly special night. Thanks also to all the out-of-town visitors and friends from Europe and elsewhere who attended! 
            The band is getting ready to begin a short tour (six shows all over CA and one in Reno) that begins this Friday in Lancaster! The show in Sacramento, CA has been moved to another venue! For the details on this and all the other shows, check out the Gigs section! 
            Tiger Army will be playing at all three of this year's Hootenanny shows! The Bay Area, Orange County & San Diego will each have their own shows where Tiger Army will share the main stage with legends such as Joe Strummer and X! Info is now up at the Gigs section! 
            A few new interview links have been added at the Info page, so check them out if you feel like it...

            The Gigs section has been updated with much more info about the California shows (plus one in Nevada) that will occur during June 7th-14th in Lancaster, Goleta (Santa Barbara), San Luis Obisbo, Sacto, Sparks (Reno), Chico and Petaluma. Check it out!
            Time's drawing nearer to the pre-Wreckers' Ball Tiger Army show at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana/Orange County on Thursday, May 30th! There have been some rumors that this show is already sold out, but tickets are still available as of this posting. More than half were gone as of last Friday, so if you want to go don't delay in getting them -- they will be gone by the time Tiger Army takes the stage that night!

            The band's back from another tour safe and sound... Geoff's feeling much better and all the shows from San Diego 'til the end of the tour went well. There's a ton of news about upcoming shows this time, so read on!
            Tickets are now on sale for the Tiger Army headlining show at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana for May 30th, the night before the Wrecker's Ball begins! The band plans an extra-long set for this one since there'll be no limit on set time. Due to the band's touring schedule, the next headlining show in the LA/OC area won't be until the end of summer at the earliest, so don't miss this one! Those attending should definitely look into getting tickets in advance, as this show is very likely to sell out! More info can be found at the Gigs section...
            Tiger Army will play a seven show mini-tour from June 7th-14th that hits the following cities in California: Petaluma, Chico, Sacramento, Goleta, Lancaster and San Luis Obisbo, as well as Reno, Nevada! Some info has been posted at the Gigs section, more will be up shortly...
            Tiger Army has been confirmed to play at Krazy Fest 5! This annual Louisville, KY hardcore/punk festival happens towards the end of June. Tiger Army will play on the night of Saturday, June 22nd right before AFI. Information on this show is now posted in the Gigs section as well.
            Also in the Gigs section at long last, the cities and venues for the 2002 Warped Tour shows that Tiger Army is playing! There's been a lot of confusion about this so check it out -- Tiger Army is not playing the whole tour, just one leg of it (approximately two weeks in length). This is what the band was offered -- what cities the band plays or does not play for Warped doesn't reflect any kind of preference, Tiger Army likes to gig (almost) everywhere! Keep an eye out for headlining gigs to be added to the site soon for the time period in July when the band will be heading towards Milwaukee!
            That's it for now, thanks to everyone who showed their support on the tour with Reverend Horton Heat! Check back for more news soon & we'll see you in the wrecking pit in Orange County! Stay Psycho!

            Geoff became extremely ill after the show in Denver. The band's appearances in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas were canceled as a result. Tuesday's show in Scottsdale, AZ is being canceled as well. The band sends its apologies... Tiger Army will rejoin the RHH tour on Wednesday in San Diego -- all dates from San Diego forward are still on. No further problems are anticipated, but if there are any additional changes they will be posted immediately in the Gigs section. Thanks for your understanding and support... a make-up show for SLC is in the process of being booked to occur within the next few months. No word yet on the other two cities.

            A new Tiger Army headlining show announced for the end of May in Orange County! Tiger Army will headline the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, CA on Thursday, May 30th. This all ages show is not part of the Wrecker's Ball psychobilly festival, but will happen at the same venue the night before it begins. So if the upcoming opening sets with Reverend Horton Heat in SoCal aren't enough for you or you just want to start the wrecking early, come on down! Tickets will be on sale soon and picking them up in advance is highly recommended -- this show will be sold out by the night it happens. More info will be available soon at the Gigs section of this site.
           The possible show in Green Bay, WI with the RHH tour mentioned in the last news item will not be happening.
           Tiger Army is currently on the road with Reverend Horton Heat and Nashville Pussy, check out the Gigs section to see if they're playing in your town! A big howdy to everyone Tiger Army met in Texas, the band had a great time at all the shows there and hopes to return soon! That's all for now, please check back soon for more news!!

           Tiger Army on tour NOW!!! Gigs start April 6th and the tour with Reverend Horton Heat and Nashville Pussy begins on April 10th. It is likely that a show in Green Bay, WI on May 5th will be added to this tour. Details on this show will be posted in the Gigs section when we have them -- all other dates are up now, so check it out!
           The site has seen a quite a few updates lately... there's a new bio on the frontpage, a bunch of new interview links on the Info page and updates have been made to the Gig Archive , Discography and Links sections.
           Just a note, March 29th marked the 6th anniversary of the first Tiger Army show! Thanks to all those who've been there since the beginning and all those who'll be there 'til the end! See you on the road!

          
           There's a lot of news to report on since the last update! Before we get into the older news, make sure you check out the newly updated Gigs section! Tiger Army will be on tour with Reverend Horton Heat & Nashville Pussy from early April through early May! The tour will include some long-overdue gigs in the Lone Star state, with 6 shows in Texas! Tiger Army will headline shows in Havasu, AZ and El Paso, TX as the band makes its way to Corpus Christi to begin the RHH tour. The tour winds through Texas, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Minnesota before ending in Chicago, IL.
           With that covered, we'll fill you in on what's been happening in the last month or so... The band has returned home safely from the now-completed "Punks vs. Psychos" U.S. tour with Nekromantix and Distillers which ended triumphantly with sold out shows at Pomona's Glass House, The Palace in Hollywood and the Great American Music Hall in SF! The tour hit a brief snag on the East Coast when cold weather and sickness since the European tour finally took its toll and Nick 13 lost his voice completely, resulting in the cancellation of the band's appearances in NYC and Philadelphia, but with a few days rest he and his voice were back at full strength and Tiger Army rejoined the tour with no problems.
           In an unrelated matter, the Pittsburgh show was canceled by the promoter when the evening's headliner Sick Of It All was forced to end their tour early due to a family emergency. Apologies to anyone who traveled or was otherwise inconvenienced or disappointed by any of these events. This site's webmaster was out of the country at the time making a news or e-mail update impossible, but a second webpage administrator has been added to prevent this kind of situation from happening in the future. The good news is that the 25 shows that did happen were great, many thanks to everyone who came out and supported the tour!
           Tiger Army will be playing about 12 shows on the Warped Tour this summer, some of these shows will be cities/states that the band is playing for the first time! More info on exact dates and locations to come...
           Tiger Army plans to release a CD-EP on Hellcat Records sometime this year entitled "The Early Years." The release will be approximately 5 songs in length and include tracks from the long out-of-print first vinyl e.p. as well as some unreleased material, all recorded in 1996 and '97. Nick 13 will work on remixing the material and artwork after returning home from the Reverend tour. No word on a possible release date yet.
           That's all for now, look at the Gigs section for Tiger Army on tour and we'll see you soon! Thanks to all who continue to stay true and support the band in the face of all the back-stabbers, traitors and trash talkers! Tiger Army is, always has been and always will be a psychobilly band! TxAxNxDx!!!

           There have been some important changes to the upcoming U.S. tour, get all the details from the newly updated Gigs section! What was originally the "Punks vs. Psychos" tour will now be a Tiger Army/Nekromantix tour, with fellow Hellcat artists The Distillers joining the tour for its second half. Lars Frederiksen & The Bastards will not be playing due to the fact that Lars must undergo surgery for a serious back condition (our best wishes for a speedy recovery go out to him!). The U.S. Bombs will not be playing as was previously announced on the Hellcat site.
           As a result of these changes to the tour: certain shows have been moved to smaller venues in the same city, shows in a few cities have been canceled outright by promoters and shows in new cities that were booked to replace canceled gigs or were otherwise recently confirmed are being announced now for the first time. Many of dates and clubs remain the same. Again, the Gigs section of this site has the definitive listing of all shows, venues and lineups for the tour, so check it out for the final word on where and when to see it! Thanks for your support through all the confusion, we're not going to let it hold us back!
           The band's first visit to the UK & Europe with Dropkick Murphys was a resounding success! Tiger Army played its first gigs in Germany, Holland, Belgium, England, Scotland and N. Ireland. Many thanks for the warm reception and a big hello to everyone we met, all the psychos, everyone who helped us out (you know who you are) and those who traveled long distances to catch the gigs. The band hopes to return soon!
           Hellcat's Give 'Em The Boot III compilation comes out Tuesday, February 12th... It contains not only the Tiger Army track "Power of Moonlite" from the latest album, but also a CD-ROM version of the video for "Cupid's Victim" that you can play on your computer! With songs from a lot of great bands and a super low price, it's well worth picking up...
           That's all the news for now, check back soon for more and we'll see you at the shows!

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