Tiger Army back in studio! The band has returned home from the first leg of their fall tour with Rancid -- the tour was great, thanks to Rancid and all the people who came out to the shows! After Thanksgiving and a few days rest, Tiger Army is now back in the recording studio, working on the new album, III: Ghost Tigers Rise due out in late April, 2004 on Hellcat Records!
            More shows in December! Tiger Army will leave the studio to play five more dates with Rancid in the Southwestern U.S. this month: San Diego CA, Phoenix AZ, Albuquerque NM, Denver CO, and Salt Lake City UT! Check out the Tourdates section for more info... These are the last planned live dates for the year. After the December shows and a short break for the holidays the band will continue working on the album in January. No tour plans are confirmed yet for next year, but the band plans on a full-scale return to the road after the new album is completed! That's all for now, we'll see some of you at the shows this month -- Stay Psycho!

            Tiger Army on tour now! The band's just begun their fall tour with Rancid and reports that all's going very well so far! This tour marks Tiger Army's first time on the road in a year, don't miss it! Check out the Tourdates section for info on where and when the shows are happening!
            Studio Update... Tiger Army spent the month of October in the recording studio, laying down tracks for the forthcoming album III: Ghost Tigers Rise. Work on the album is on hold while the band takes a break from the studio to play live dates -- more work on the record is planned for December and into January. The album is scheduled for release in late April '04 on Hellcat Records... Nick 13 reports that the material recorded so far is sounding great, but the band faced a tough situation early on in the recording: when the band entered the studio, they realized that drummer Fred Hell hadn't recovered from his injuries (related to his shooting in March) as completely as they'd hoped; subtle but important problems created difficulties in the tracking of the drums. The band reluctantly came to the decision to ask friend Mike Fasano (an expert drum tech who'd worked on all the previous albums) to play drums on the record, which he did (very well, we might add). Fred's presence and consultation during tracking insured that the arrangements and his style remained intact, and the songs sound great. Fred's live playing sounds better than ever, as you can hear for yourself if you check out the current tour!
            The e-mail list is back! After no mailings for a long, long time due to technical difficulties, we've got the Tiger Army e-mail list up & running again! If you haven't signed up yet but would like to receive occasional updates about what the band's up to, tourdates, new releases, etc., go to the Frontpage and enter your e-mail address, it's easy! That's it for now, check back soon as always and we'll see you at the shows!

            Tiger Army in the studio! Even as you read this, Tiger Army is in the recording studio working on their forthcoming album entitled III: Ghost Tigers Rise, out on Hellcat Records in April, 2004! From what we've heard the new album promises to be the best Tiger Army album yet! The band will be in the studio all this month before stopping work on the record to hit the road with Rancid in November!
            More shows on fall tour announced! More shows have just been posted for the Rancid/Tiger Army tour this November & December, check them out at the Tourdates section! Find the most complete listing of shows for this tour anywhere here at this site! All dates for the November leg are now up. Many of these shows are selling out quickly, so if you plan on attending, don't delay in getting tickets! Please note that the show in Pittsburgh, PA has unfortunately been canceled -- it has been replaced with a show in Cincinnati, OH (more info on this and all other shows is once again available at the Tourdates section of this site). Many of the shows for the December leg of the tour (happening mostly in the Southwest/Mountain Time Zone of the U.S.) are up now as well!
            Webstore updated! There are a few new/restocked items in the Tiger Army online webstore (hosted by Cinderblock), those interested should check out the link to the webstore at the Merchandise section of this page. There will also be plenty of new stuff available for the first time at the upcoming live shows! That's all for now, check back soon for new info on the tour, upcoming album and more!

            Dates with Rancid announced! As mentioned last time, Tiger Army will be on tour with Rancid this fall -- some new gig dates have just been added to the Tourdates section! These will be the first Tiger Army live appearances anywhere since January, 2003. Tickets for the Los Angeles shows go on sale this Saturday, get your tickets in advance as these shows will sell out! Only about half of the shows for this tour are listed so far, so if you don't see your city, check back soon, more show listings are on the way!
           Tiger Army album title and street date announced! We are told that the actual title of the next Tiger Army full-length album will be III: Ghost Tigers Rise -- it will be released on Hellcat Records and is expected to be in stores on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 (we'll let you know if the release date changes for any reason). The album will contain thirteen tracks (thought it wouldn't?). The band has been practicing away at the new songs for the last few months and is scheduled to enter the studio next week to begin the album's recording.
           That's all for now, but there's a lot going on so check back soon and don't forget to keep checking the Tourdates section for more info on the fall tour!

            Tiger Army to enter studio! Dates have finally been booked for Tiger Army to hit the recording studio and begin work on their new album! The band will enter the studio in late September where they'll continue working through late October, followed by a shorter session in December! The as-yet untitled album has the working name Tiger Army III and will be out in Spring, 2004 on Hellcat Records! Why the staggered recording sessions? See the item below for some more big news!
            Tiger Army on tour this fall with Rancid! Returning to the road for the first time since late 2002, Tiger Army will tour with none other than the legendary Rancid! We don't have all the details yet, but here's what we know for sure: Tiger Army will play approximately 20 shows with Rancid to take place between November 5th and December 21st, 2003. The tour will include shows on both the West and East Coasts, as well as three shows in Eastern Canada. More information will be up as soon as we have it at the Tourdates section of this page!
            Interview with Geoff Kresge! Check out the link to a new interview with TA bass-slapper Geoff Kresge at the Info section now!
            New Tattoos! A few new pics of Tiger Army tattoos have been posted in the "Tattoos" section of the Photos page since the last update! We've seen plenty more out there, so send 'em in!
            Check back soon for more news about the upcoming album and the fall tour with Rancid -- TxAxNxDx!!!

            Fred Hell speaks! We are pleased to announce that a new interview with Tiger Army drummer Fred Hell done exclusively for Tigerarmy.com is now up in the Info section. Fred speaks publically for the first time on what happened with the shooting, how he's doing, and the latest on what Tiger Army's up to -- check it out!
            A number of new items have just been added to the Tiger Army webstore! Much of this new merchandise is tour stock not available in any store... Some of the designs/items will be kept in print, but many have been discontinued -- when the stock on hand is gone that's it! There are several shirt designs (guys & gals), patches, buttons, stickers, CD's and more! By the way, all orders for the webstore are handled directly by Cinder Block -- the band no longer handles shipping so tours, recording, etc. will not affect shipping time in any way. Go to the link for the Tiger Army webstore by Cinder Block at the Merchandise section of this page!
            A new live photo set is up at the Photos section -- we know there are more live and tattoo pics out there, so do us a favor and send 'em in (see Photos pages for details)!
            That's it for now, check back soon for more Tiger Army news & site updates!

            Tiger Army rides again! The band recently resumed practicing as a whole for the first time since the shooting of drummer Fred Hell in March. Fred's body is still on the mend, but he's sounding better than ever behind the drum kit! The band's picked up where they left off -- practicing new material for the yet-to-be-recorded next album, including several new songs written by Nick 13 since March. Tiger Army will now spend most of this summer in the practice room, preparing to start tracking the next album in a few months time. No live gigs are planned until the new album's completion, but the band is working away behind the scenes to return stronger than before!
            Tiger Army now has a webstore done though Cinder Block merchandise -- check out the link at the Merchandise section of this site! An all-new guy's shirt and a newer gal's tee are now available for the first time online! More items will be coming to the webstore soon, so keep your eyes peeled!
            A couple of new links to recent interviews have been added to the Info page, as well as some broken links repaired. The exclusive interview with Fred Hell for Tigerarmy.com is coming soon along with more new stuff, so don't be a stranger!

            Not a whole lot to report this time, just wanted to give everyone an update on Tiger Army drummer Fred Hell -- Fred's recovery is going amazingly well, he's been seen out and about in LA and is playing the drums at home everyday! Tiger Army will most likely resume practicing towards the end of June, at which point they'll continue working on new songs in order to enter the studio later this year to record the new full-length album! The events of this year have delayed the timeframe for the new album's release to some extent --more about a release date will be known once a date has been set to begin recording. Thanks so much for your support during what has been a difficult year so far, Tiger Army WILL be back!
            A couple of new interview links have been added to the Info section. More page updates are in the works (don't forget to send in live and tattoo pics!) so check back soon...

            Tigerarmy.com has just been updated (although refinements are being made all the time)! A new interview with Tiger Army bassist Geoff Kresge done exclusively for this site has just been posted in the Info section, check it out for a rare in-depth discussion with the man behind the stand-up! The Photos section has also been updated, with new shots added to all the subsections: there are new live sets, more tattoo photos and more promo sets, including a behind-the-scenes look at the "Incorporeal" video shoot!
            As for as the band itself, Fred Hell's recovery from being shot on March 10th continues to go well -- thanks to everyone for their concern. Fred's looking & feeling better everyday and the band hopes to return to practicing within a few months time. Nick 13 reports that songwriting for Tiger Army III (the working title of the next studio album) also continues to go well: "We're all anxious to get in the studio, but the extra time for writing is going to make it an even better album!"
            That's all the news for now, please send in your TA tattoo pics and live shots of the band if you've got 'em, and check back soon for more news and updates!

            Hello and welcome to the fully revamped version of the official Tiger Army website! It's been a long time coming, but the site's finally received a complete overhaul and there's plenty of new content to go along with the new look! Some of the highlights: the Photos section has been fully redone with all-new pictures, including a new Tattoo gallery and a section for promo shots (please send in your live pics and tattoos!). The Info page has some new interviews, including one with Nick 13 done exclusively for Tigerarmy.com -- it'll bring you up to date on what's happening with the next album and Fred Hell's situation (see news items below). Another new feature is the Videos section, they're all in one place now and can be viewed with either low or high-speed connections!
            Today was especially chosen to unveil the new website because it marks seven years of American Psychobilly -- Tiger Army played its first gig in Berkeley, California on this date in 1996 (it's hard to believe it's already been that long)! In this time, the band has gone from releasing a seven-inch and playing shows only in Northern California to having three CD releases and having played all over the world! All the while Tiger Army has remained true to its original vision, still playing a unique style of psychobilly and promoting the subculture, sound and way of life as they have since day one, regardless of trends!
            Thanks to all who've supported Tiger Army in the last seven years, here's to another seven! Very special thanks to those who've sent cards and letters for Fred, it is much appreciated. We hope you like the new site! Check back soon -- more new stuff is on the way. Stay psycho, and remember -- TIGER ARMY NEVER DIES!!!

            Just wanted to provide everyone with an update on Fred Hell's condition after being shot four times last week (see previous news item). Fred was released from the hospital on the afternoon of Friday, March 14th and is now resting at home. So far his recovery has been going extremely well, he looks better every day and he's even doing some walking around the house! It will take time, but it is our hope that he will eventually make a full recovery. Thanks to all the people around the world who've expressed their sympathy, solidarity and support, it's meant a lot to Fred & the rest of the band and made a very difficult time a little easier. Keep the cards and letters coming!

            As some of you may have heard, Tiger Army drummer Fred Hell was hospitalized on the night of Monday, March 10th after being shot four times. He was at a friend's apartment in Chino, CA when two men with guns entered the apartment in what was apparently a home invasion robbery. The events that follow are confused, but after a struggle Fred attempted to flee to safety while one of the perpetrators shot at him from behind in an act of extreme cowardice. Fred was found in a parking lot, hit once in the head, once in the chest and twice in the butt. He was airlifted by helicopter to a nearby hospital where he received multiple surgeries. His condition has stabilized and he was moved out of the intensive care unit Wednesday afternoon but he's still in the hospital at the current time. Amazingly, he's in good spirits, can speak and can move and feel his arms, legs, hands and toes -- thankfully his mind and memory appear to be okay. Anyone who's ever met Fred can attest that he's the nicest guy you'll ever meet and the last person who deserved to fall victim to such an act.
            Fred has a long road ahead to recovery but he's a fighter and he'll make it. Please keep his health in your thoughts or prayers. If you'd like to send him a card or a letter, we're sure it would mean a lot to him. The address:

Get Well Fred Hell
c/o Tiger Army
P.O. Box 29880
Los Angeles, CA 90029-0880

            We'll keep you updated as to how he's doing. We're still in shock from this terrible event. Thanks to everyone for their love and support -- Get well soon Fred! TxAxNxDx

           Hello everyone, it's been awhile! Since the last news update, Tiger Army did a short German tour in late November (thanks to all the psychos and other subculture kids who came out to the shows and a big hello to everyone we met!) and played a show with Social Distortion in Orange County in January -- both were a lot of fun! The German tour represented the end of a seventeen-month touring cycle that began in June, 2001 shortly before the release of the Power of Moonlite album. Since December the band has been enjoying a well-deserved break from the road! A belated Happy New Year to everyone and thanks to all of you for your support in 2002!
            So, what's happening now? Tiger Army's been spending some time in the rehearsal space, working out new songs for the next record. Nick 13 estimates that about half the material for the third Tiger Army full-length has been written so far. No date has been set yet to enter the studio, but current projections are that recording will begin sometime in the spring and that Tiger Army III (the working title) will hopefully be released this fall. We'll keep you updated on the process. No live gigs are planned for the time being as the band focuses on writing/rehearsing/getting ready to record.
            The Gig Archive has been updated... more updates for the site have been delayed but are still planned for the near future! One new feature to be added soon is a Tattoo section. If you have a Tiger Army-related tattoo, please send a clear photo (with your name and the artist's name if you wish) to the band's PO Box:

Tiger Army
P.O. Box 29880
Los Angeles, CA 90029-0880

Please send them even if you think we've got them, the ones we take on the road never turn out! That's all for now, check back soon for more news, TxAxNxDx!!!

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