We currently have two albums under our belt and working toward our third. This album, moreso than our prior ones, is going to have a Libertarian political streak to it. While we have no problem with anyone’s personal politics differing from this bent, the band as a whole will be representing these ideas through our music.

You should also be a laid back team player with your own transportation to and from practice, although we have a truck & trailer and will travel together for out of town shows. Partying is fine, even encouraged, but please, no junkies, drunks or thieves!

We have a band dedicated kit (Tama Rockstar 5-piece), but you should have (and probably will want to use) your own hardware & breakables. This is negotiable if you don’t own any gear.

We practice one night a week in Roxbury (Uphams Corner) and play out 3 – 4 times a month, primarily on weekends, but occasionally on weeknights as well.

Both of our albums are available to stream for free at: music.MurderPunx.com so you can get an idea of how we sound.

Alright, it’s been a long time coming, but I”m really looking forward to finally having the record release party for our latest album, “‘Til Death“!

The fun kicks off at 8pm this Saturday night at The Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain MA. It’s going to be alot of fun, and for the first and only time we’re going to play the entire ‘Til Death album live, in it’s entirety!

We have some extra special guests joining us as well, including Oedipus and the Mother Fuckers (Featuring members of The Egos)

This record would have been possible without your love and support through the past couple years, so as a thank you everyone in the door will get a free copy of the 10″ vinyl record, as well as a code to download the digital version from BandCamp.com, so make sure you get there early to get your voucher so you can redeem it for your free swag at the merch table!

If you have Facebook, you can RSVP at the FB Event Page here!

We haven’t played locally since the Ron Holbrook Benefit Show on Valentine’s Day, so this is going to be sure to blow the roof off the place!

See ya Saturday!

The Murder - 'Til Death

Today is a great day, as April 20th always is… This year is extra special though, because our new album “‘Til Death” has been released digitally, and you can stream it for free on our music page at BandCamp.com!

While you’re there, you can pre-order the ultra limited edition 10″ vinyl record, which will be released nationwide May 25th, 2010. Pre-orders will most likely ship a little before then, on or around May 10th, and if you use the discount code DEADCROWS you’ll get 25% off, as well as get access to an immediate download of the Mp3s, to tide you over until the wax makes it’s way into your hot little hands!

Don’t forget, our single “Streets of Boston” is still available to download for free, so help yourself!

Be on the lookout for more info and maybe some more giveaways in the upcoming weeks, as well as an announcement about the Boston record release show! Also, get in touch and let us know what you think of the album. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it!

The Murder - 'Til Death

I’m writing this having just returned from the post office, dropping off the materials for our upcoming album, “‘Til Death”.

I’m really proud of how the album came out. The four of us got together and really gave it our all, and I think the end result is a great party oriented, sing along record! It’s going to be out April 20th on limited edition vinyl, and includes a free digital download so you can get the best of both worlds!

To celebrate, we’re releasing “Streets of Boston“, the first single off the album as a free digital download, so check it out, enjoy it and pass it along to your friends to check out as well! You’ll also get added to our email list to keep updated on the newest developments in the world of The Murder!

We’ll be posting more information about this in the coming weeks, so keep checking back often! Hopefully you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it!

Ron Holbrook Benefit

For the third year running, 2 Nights of Boston’s finest punk bands will get together to raise money for the family of our fallen friend Ron Holbrook. The Welch Boys, Ron’s old band, will be playing both nights.

Kicking off on Saturday, February 13th there will be performances from some amazing bands, including Burning Streets, The Beantown Boozehounds, Snipes, Drago and Dead Friends.

The following night, Sunday, February 14th brings the long awaited return of The Blue Bloods, as well as the CD Release for Refuse Resist’s new album “SOCIALIZED”. Rounding out the lineup will be local favorites Ashers and The Murder, as well as Full Powered Halo. Treat your valentine to something truly special this year by bringing them to the show!

All proceeds from the door as well as 50% of Refuse Resist’s CD sales go to the family of Ron Holbrook.

Check out the Facebook Event Page! See you there!

Anti-Flag

So Anti-Flag is coming to my city tonight. They’re playing down the street, at The Paradise. If I were a more violent person I might consider going down there and pulling the same type of number some locals pulled on Moby the last time he played the ‘dise…

Seriously though, is anyone else as sick of Anti-Flag as I am? I mean, besides their tired angry liberal bullshit and promote an anti-capitalist stance while they play festivals with corporate sponsors and sell music and merchandise, for a time on a major label… It’s just foolishness. I’m glad they’ve found an angle to help them sell records and get their message across, I just wish it wasn’t so hypocritical…

I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels this way: Check out this post from SomethingAwful.com, Garbage Day: Anti-Flag

I’ll be the first to admit, I used to like Anti-Flag… I was also 16, so please forgive me… What happened? I grew up, got a job and moved out of mommy and daddy’s house… Maybe someday, they’ll do the same.

Oh yeah, and Justin Sane looks like a retarded Pee Wee Herman.

Well, we’re not even a month into 2010, and things are already turning out great! I’m really happy to announce that The Murder has signed with Babysitting Calamity as our exclusive booking agency!

We join the ranks of some fantastic local acts, including The Swaggerin’ Growlers and Faulty Conscience, and are looking forward to a HUGE year of touring and travel. We plan on expanding our regional base to extend throughout all of New England and down the East Coast, as well as gaining heightened visibility at festivals and tours both local and nationwide!

If you would like more information on this, why don’t you check out the official press release!

If you would like to book us for any upcoming events, please contact Chestnut at 1 (617) 299-9688, Chestnut@BabysittingCalamity.com or at www.BabysittingCalamity.com!

When I started The Murder I felt like I was charging against the wind, that a conservative punk band would be nothing but ostracized and criticized, and it truly fills my heart with joy to realize how many conservative punks (and conservatives in general) there are in Massachusetts. And not just people hiding underground either. Members of high profile Boston bands, both past and present, radio personalities, and others… Not that fame and recognition makes anyone better than anyone else, because it certianly doesn’t, but it’s nice to know that people are beginning to lose their fear of criticism and are speaking out for what is right, even though it might not be popular, especially in one of the bluest states (at least for now) in the union… I feel like a movement was started this past Tuesday, let’s not let up and continue to Paint It Red!

Hey all, just wanted to let you know we’ll be returning to KC’s Tap in Pawtucket RI this Friday, January 22nd.

We’re doing something a little different, and this will be the first of hopefully many shows that we perform as an acoustic act. I’ve always thought of our songs as akin to the protest music of the 1970′s, and this will help to establish that. Hot off the heels of this Tuesday’s Senate Election, I feel like the country is in a period of flux, and we’ll be sure to be there when the tides turn, six strings in hand, promoting our message of freedom and liberty from government tyranny!

Supporting us will be our good friends WORM, Tex Railer’s Doomtown and Wicked Whiskey. Tex Railer’s and Wicked Whiskey are fellow Boston acts, while WORM is an up and coming group straight from our old stomping grounds on the South Shore.

Doors open at 8pm, so get there early!

If you haven’t already, why don’t you RSVP on the Facebook Event Page

I won’t go into a big long explanation on what it’s about, except to say that I can’t for the life of me begin to fathom how all of these knee-jerk liberal punk rockers can argue that they’re fighting the system when they side with a political party and ideology that is the inverse of what they claim to believe in.

That’s not to say that the GOP has all the answers, because they most certainly don’t, but as far as political ideologies go, conservatism is far closer to the original “punk” ideology than liberalism could ever hope to be. Conservatism, in it’s truest form is all about empowerment of self, and the limitation of government in our daily lives. Sounds alot like what most of us believe in, right?

Just some food for thought, and remember, it’s hard to have an opposing or dissenting view, so look deep inside yourself and ask what you really believe. Trust me, I’m a punk rock conservative in the bluest state in the union…