Posted on March 10, 2010 - by Editor

BAD RELIGION ANNOUNCES 30TH ANNIVERSARY EUROPEAN TOUR AND SAYS THANK YOU TO FANS FOR 30 YEARS OF SUPPORT WITH FREE LIVE ALBUM

Press Release:

Pioneering So-Cal Punk Band Offer Fans Free Limited Live Album On May 18

2010 marks the 30th anniversary of quintessential Los Angeles punk rock pioneers Bad Religion and the band will kick off their European celebration at Groezrock in Belgium on April 24th, followed by a big list of festival and headlining club shows throughout the summer.

As part of the celebration of three decades of groundbreaking music, the band has announced plans to record a live album, 30 Years Live (during their upcoming spring 2010 House of Blues tour in the US) and offer it as a free “thank you” to loyal fans.

Fans are invited to sign up at www.badreligion.com for a free digital download of 30 Years Live that will be available for a limited time only beginning May 18.  Sign up now to reserve your download!

The celebration continues as Bad Religion prepares to enter the studio to record their 15th studio album which is expected for release this fall.  In a recent interview, prolific singer/professor/author Greg Graffin disclosed new information about Bad Religion’s recording plans. Read more here: http://tinyurl.com/yhrouy9

Formed in 1980 in the suburbs of Los Angeles by teenage friends; guitarist Brett Gurewitz, bassist Jay Bentley and singer Greg Graffin, with the additions of Greg Hetson (1984-Present), Brian Baker (1994-Present) and Brooks Wackerman (2001-Present), Bad Religion have become synonymous with intelligent and provocative West Coast punk rock and are considered one of the most influential and important bands in the genre.  Over the past 3 decades the band has continually pushed social boundaries and questioned authority and beliefs armed only with propulsive guitars, charging drumbeats, thoughtful lyrics and an undying will to inspire and provoke anyone who will listen.

“The greatest feeling about this anniversary is that it is happening at all,” says Graffin.  “I’m mostly uplifted by the fact that a vibrant and evolving punk scene still inspires young people all over the world.  If Bad Religion somehow serves as a symbol for the lasting importance of punk, then I am satisfied beyond words by reaching this milestone.”

With 14 studio albums, countless worldwide tours and sold out shows, crossbusters tattooed, stitched and worn globally and a universal community of fans among other accolades, Bad Religion have earned their spot in punk rock history and will continue the celebration of their distinguished career with extensive touring, new website, exclusive merchandise, surprise releases and a new album in 2010.

Bad Religion Tour Dates: (More dates to be added soon)

24 APRIL – Meerhout – Groezrock (BE)
25 APRIL – Duisburg – Extreme Playgrounds (DE)
4 JUNE – Rock Im Park – Nuremberg (DE)
6 JUNE    - Rock Am Ring – Nurburgring (DE)
7 JUNE    - Ringlokschuppen – Bielefeld (DE)
8 JUNE – Huxley’s – Berlin (DE)
9 JUNE – Docks – Hamburg (DE)
11 JUNE – Melkweg – Amsterdam (NL)
12 JUNE – Milan – Alcatraz (IT)
13 JUNE – Atlantico – Rome (IT)
17 JUNE – Frihamnen – Gothenburg – West Coast Riot Festival (SE)
17 JULY – Joensuu – Ilosaarirock (FIN)