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Feb 28, 2017 By Christopher Roberts The Jesus and Mary Chain

Scottish icons The Jesus and Mary Chain are releasing a new album, Damage and Joy, on March 24 via ADA/Warner Music. Previously they shared the album’s first single and opening track, “Amputation,” which was followed by “Always Sad.” Now the band have announced some new North American tour dates for this May. Check them out below, followed by the videos for “Amputation” and “Always Sad.”

The album is their first in 19 years and of course features founding members and brothers Jim and William Reid. Former Lush bassist Phil King, who has long been touring with The Jesus and Mary Chain, also plays on the record, as does JAMC’s touring drummer Brian Young. Youth produced the album and also plays bass on it.

The Jesus and Mary Chain haven’t released a studio album since 1998’s Munki, but in recent years they were found touring their classic 1985-released debut album Psychocandy, performing it in full in honor of its 30th anniversary.

Read our 2015 in-depth print article on Psychocandy that includes interviews with Jim Reid and Alan McGee. And read our bonus website Q&A with Jim Reid. Also check out our list where we ranked all of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s albums from best to worst.

The Jesus and Mary Chain Tour Dates:

U.K. Tour Dates:

03-23 Newcastle upon Tyne, England - Northumbria University
03-25 Manchester, England - Academy
03-27 Leeds, England - Church
03-28 Leicester, England - O2 Academy
03-29 Bristol, England - O2 Academy
03-31 Birmingham, England - O2 Institute
04-01 Bournemouth, England - O2 Academy
04-02 Oxford, England - O2 Academy
04-03 Cambridge, England - Junction 1
04-05 London, England - O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
04-06 Bexhill-on-Sea, England - De La Warr Pavilion
04-07 Dublin, Ireland - Academy

North American Tour Dates:

05/09 - St. Paul, MN @ The Palace
05/10 - Chicago, IL @ Riviera
05/12 - Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
05/14 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
05/19 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
05/20 - Oakland, CA @ The Fox Theater
05/22 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
05/23 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
05/24 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre

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