After fulfilling their two-record contract with a major, RCA Records, Anti-Flag built a studio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, their hometown, to cut their first release for SideOneDummy, 'The People Or The Gun'. By having their own studio and not having to work on any schedule but their own, they feel they're able to create statements and music that is relevant and timely - on their own terms.
As much as Pittsburgh has defined them, though, they've always done their best to take their message to the world at large. The band has plans to tour Russia, Estonia, Latvia, the UK and South America. They will also be a one of the headliners of this summer's Vans Warped Tour.
The band have created the non-profit organizations Military Free Zone (combating a provision in the No Child Left Behind act that invades students' privacy for Military Recruitment purposes) and Underground Action Alliance (a networking site for social justice).
A portion of the proceeds from the new album's pre-sale on the SideOneDummy website will be donated to Amnesty International.
Upcoming Tour date:
May 24 Leeds Slam Dunk Festival
www.SideOneDummy.com/Anti-Flag
Wednesday 1 April 2009
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