On the heels of playing LA’s Kia Forum, and releasing “the anthem we need right now” (VICE), Rise Against have shared their second new single of 2025. Out now on Loma Vista Recordings, “Prizefighter” illustrates the internal battle between making art, maintaining autonomy, and meeting the demands of the present day’s never-ending, rapidly-shifting attention span. Rise Against vocalist and lyricist Tim McIlrath says, “‘Prizefighter’ is about a compulsion to create, that then creates an audience, and then your connection with that audience and your responsibilities to that audience, and how much an artist is obliged to that audience. It’s trying to reconcile the shift from spectator to the public arena, and what you owe the people that are your fans versus what you owe your own mental health.”
Listen to “Prizefighter” and watch the video, showcasing the symbolism behind the song, the roaring energy of Rise Against’s live shows, and the deep devotion of their fans:
“Prizefighter” follows Rise Against’s blazing return with “Nod” – their first new single in three years – which arrived days after the presidential inauguration, and delivered “a particularly potent rallying cry for the moment” (Rolling Stone). Quickly uniting millions in its call for community and compassion, encouraging listeners to not sit idly by as world events, societal changes and technology shape our ways of life, Rise Against have since toured across three continents this year, and have made “Nod” a highlight of their live sets. Watch the video here.
Produced by Catherine Marks (Boygenius, Foals, Manchester Orchestra, St. Vincent) and mixed by Alan Moulder (Nine Inch Nails, Paramore, Queens of the Stone Age, The Killers), “Prizefighter” now marks a propulsive page-turn in Rise Against’s next chapter, revealing another side of the band’s outspoken perspective and prescient point of view.
Like the body of multi-Gold and Platinum hits that have come before, “Prizefighter” and “Nod” further amplify the type of invigorating music, defiant messages and bulletproof melodies that have earned billions of streams, filled arenas, topped charts, broken records, and, above all, joined fans in an embrace of vital issues. Just as the stakes could not be higher, the Chicago punk rock band is back bigger, louder and more progressive than ever.
Currently in the midst of their Rise of The Roach tour, band members Tim McIlrath (lead vocals/guitar), Joe Principe (bass/vocals), Zach Blair (guitar/vocals) and Brandon Barnes (drums) will be on the road all year long, with a slew of summer festivals, dozens of arena and amphitheatre shows, and more on the horizon, all throughout the US and abroad. See the list of upcoming dates below, and at riseagainst.com/tour.
Rise Against Tour Dates
Apr 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center*
Apr 5 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena*
Apr 7 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena*
Apr 9 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center*
Apr 10 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center*
Apr 12 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center*
Apr 13 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center*
Jun 4 – Hannover, DE – Glide Parkbühne
Jun 6-8 – Nürburgring, DE – Rock Am Ring 2025
Jun 6-8 – Nürnberg, DE – Rock Im Park 2025
Jun 9 – Leipzig, DE – Haus Auensee
Jun 10 – Münster, DE – Halle Münsterland
Jun 12 – Nickelsdorf, AT – Nova Rock Festival
Jun 13 – Derby, UK – Download Festival 2025
Jun 28 – Oro Station, ON – All Your Friends Fest 2025
Sep 10 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater*
Sep 11 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater*
Sep 13 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater*
Sep 14 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center*
Sep 16 – Washington, DC – The Anthem*
Sep 17 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome*
Sep 19 – Allentown, PA – PPL Center*
Sep 20 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater*
Sep 23 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion*
Sep 24 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park*
Sep 26 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park*
Sep 27 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheater*
Sep 28 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre*
Sep 30 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP*
Oct 1 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater*
Oct 3 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre*
Oct 4 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*
Oct 5 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre*
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