Their first new album in 12 years is out September 5 via Deathwish Inc. / Iodine Recordings. See the band on tour in the U.S. in Sep + Oct.

Vocalist/lyricist Jeff Eaton says: “The opening guitars ride on the dystopian Dead Kennedy’s violent wave. At first I took my time, waited to come in and imagined the energy it might take for one voice to ignite the spark of a riot and crush the hateful opposition with a loving fury of art, kindness and community. Violently only if necessary, and then decisively. I wrote this lyric the night before I tracked the final version in a fury with few revisions. I wanted to be as immediate and direct as possible, and hammer home a few simple points that I didn’t want to be lyrically coded about. Put me on the dissident list for 25 and 26, cause I’m against it.” Known for their distinctive blend of raw emotion and confrontational intensity, Modern Life Is War once again deliver a mix of gritty realism and poetic despair, pushing forward while staying in touch with that which has resonated with audiences over time. Crafted over several years with the help of long-time collaborator Brooks Strause and friends, album is as much an emotional outpouring as it is a sonic evolution. Showcasing band’s continued ability to confront personal turmoil with a potent mix of defiance and vulnerability, LP is a record about the pain of separation and the joyful energy of union as filtered through an eclectic tapestry of eccentric songs. See Modern Life Is War live in select markets in September + October:

Sep. 27 Iowa City, IA – Gabe’s
Sep. 28 Champaign, IL – The Space
Sep. 29 Louisville, KY – Mag Bar
Sep. 30 University City, MO – Blueberry Hill
Oct. 01 Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck
Oct. 02 Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
Oct. 04 Birmingham, AL – Furnace Fest

‘Life On The Moon’, tracklist:

Invocation
First Song On The Moon
There Is A Telephone That Never Stops Ringing
Empty Shoes
Jackie Oh No
Johnny Gone
Homecoming Queen
You Look Like The Morning Sun
In The Shadow Of Ingredion
Bloodsport
Kid Hard Dub
Over the Road
Talismanic