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Dropkick Murphys have officially released their new anti-ICE song “Citizen I.C.E.” in response to the recent deadly shootings of American citizens at the hands of ICE officers in Minneapolis.
The song, which is a reworking of the Dropkick Murphys’ 2005 song “Citizen C.I.A.,” appears on the veteran punk band’s split album with Haywire, New England Forever, which arrives digitally on March 17th. The LP will exclusively be available in physical formats on Dropkick Murphys’ upcoming St. Patrick’s Day tour with Haywire, kicking off on February 9th (pick up tickets here).
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Previously, a portion of “Citizen I.C.E” soundtracked a video that Dropkick posted on their Instagram page a few weeks ago highlighting the tragic killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Since then, ICU nurse Alex Pretti was also slain in Minneapolis after being shot multiple times by ICE officers.
The lyrics take aim at the qualifications of ICE officers in general, with the chorus, “Too scared to join the military/ Too dumb to be a cop/ Citizen I.C.E.” Haywire appear as a guest on the track.
“As Americans are being executed in the street, we feel it is our duty to raise consciousness, and be one of the voices speaking against this nightmare,” stated Dropkick Murphys. “‘Citizen I.C.E.’ is FOR THE PEOPLE. Stand strong against tyranny. Use it however you want. In Solidarity, with Love, Dropkick Murphys.”
Hear the studio version of “Citizen I.C.E.” and see a live performance of the song from a concert in Paris this past fall, below. Pre-save the New England Forever split album at this location.
New England Forever Artwork:
New England Forever Tracklist:
Side A (Dropkick Murphys):
01. Citizen I.C.E. (feat. Haywire)
02. Only The Strong
03. Solidarity
04. Always By My Side (Haywire song)
Side B (Haywire):
01. New England Forever (feat. Dropkick Murphys)
02. Hang Up The Telephone
03. The Henchmen
04. The Boys Are Back (Dropkick Murphys song)
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