Cro-Mags singer-bassist Harley Flanagan says he’s “done grinding it out on tour,” citing the physical toll and rigors of life on the road. His declaration comes right as the legendary New York hardcore band announces a re-recording of its 1986 debut album The Age of Quarrel.
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In an Instagram post titled “I Can Feel It in MyBones: My Touring Days Are Coming to an End,” Flanagan wrote the following message to his fans on Wednesday:
“I don’t know how many more I got in me… But it’s winding down… I’ve been on the road since the 70s. Even [Agnostic Front guitarist Vinnie] Stigma can’t say that. lol This used to be an escape from living in squats. I don’t live in a squat anymore. I still enjoy playing music. I just don’t enjoy traveling. I have nine more shows booked after this tour. I’m gonna take a break for a little while and think this through, my new album is almost done I have a few more songs to finish and it may be the best one I’ve ever written that’s all I want is to write one good album that really makes me happy. Then we will see what happens…
I’m not saying I’m gonna stop playing altogether. But I’m done grinding it out on tour. I’ll play when I feel like it, but this shit is done, touring is a young man’s/woman’s sport. I like to eat right, I like to sleep right and I like to wake up next to my wife. I actually love my life. I’m not trying to escape it anymore. When you find happiness hold onto it. I don’t wanna spend my whole life on the road and die without holding onto the life I have created for myself.”
Flanagan followed that up with a few video posts revealing how much pain he is on Cro-Mags’ current tour, pointing out that he has pinched nerves in his neck and lower back, but vowing to finish the remaining shows of the outing.
For now, Cro-Mags are wrapping up UK/European tour, and will return to the States for a handful of gigs in late August and early September, including a few gigs with Suicidal Tendencies. They’ll also play the Aftershock festival on October 4th in Sacramento, California. Pick up tickets here.
Meanwhile, Cro-Mags have just announced a re-recording of their 1986 debut album The Age of Quarrel, which has been dubbed The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel and will arrive November 13th. In advance of its release, the band has unveiled a music video for the song “World Peace.”
Flanagan stated of The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel:
“It all started with the making of the Wired for Chaos movie, but there were several reasons for revisiting The Age of Quarrel. None of the people who played on the original record ever got paid, and none of us ever received an accounting of the album’s sales. For years, I tried to reunite the original lineup to re-record it and reclaim the rights to The Age of Quarrel and Best Wishes through the Copyright Reversion Act. But I couldn’t get everyone together to take back ownership of the music, and that window has now closed.”
We had to re-record a few songs for the Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos documentary soundtrack because the original recordings couldn’t be licensed. That inspired me to finish the entire album. To honor The Age of Quarrel, I brought together friends, current bandmates, and musicians from other bands to celebrate these songs that have meant so much to so many people, myself included. Forty years later, everyone who wrote these songs will finally be paid through ASCAP and BMI, and the remaining proceeds will go to charity. I’m doing my best to make things right. These songs belong to the fans. I’m washing my hands of the past and trying to clear the bad karma from this record. Love wins. My quarrel is over.”
The re-recorded version of The Age of Quarrel features members of Turnstile, Rise Against, and other bands. See the video for “World Peace (2026)” below, along with the album artwork and tracklist, as well as the band’s tour dates and Flanagan’s aforementioned Instagram posts. Pre-order the album here.
The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel Artwork:
The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel Tracklist:
01. We Gotta Know (Featuring Dave Sharpe & Doug Holland)
02. World Peace
03. Show You No Mercy
04. Malfunction
05. Street Justice
06. Survival Of The Streets
07. Seekers Of The Truth (Featuring Arthur Rizk and Rocky George)
08. It’s The Limit (Featuring Meg Mills)
09. Hard Times
10. By Myself
11. Don’t Tread On Me (Featuring Zach Blair)
12. Face The Facts
13. Do Unto Others
14. Life of My Own
15. Signs Of The Times
Cro-Mags 2026 Tour Dates:
08/07 – London, UK @ United and Strong Fest
08/08 – Newport, UK @ Corn Exchange
08/09 – Blackpool, UK @ Rebellion Festival
08/11 – Barcelona, ES @ Beach, Beer, & Chaos
08/30 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
09/01 – McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre
09/02 – Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew’s Hall
09/26 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Party Weekend
10/04 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival
