Black Flag

How good are they LIVE?

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Critics Consensus

Based on 24 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Black Flag is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Black Flag concert reviews describe live shows and performances as energetic.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Black Flag concerts? Black Flag concerts usually last from an hour to up to an hour and 40 minutes.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Black Flag? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Black Flag range from $10,000 - $15,000, with Black Flag's current estimated booking fee to be around $10,000.

On tour

Club MIXTAPE 5, Sofia, Bulgaria (June 10); WE, Thessaloniki, Greece (June 11); Artukaisten kentta, Turku, Finland (June 12); ARCH Club - Live Stage, Athens, Greece (June 12); Petit Bain, Paris, France (June 15); Petit Bain, Paris, France (June 16); Opium, Dublin 2, Ireland (June 19); Slay, Glasgow, United Kingdom (June 20); The Underworld, London, United Kingdom (June 22); Rock Cafe, Praha, Czech Republic (June 24); Backstage Werk, Munchen, Germany (June 25); Quinta do Ega, Vagos, Portugal (July 31); Sala Roka Rock Voodoo, Malaga, Spain (August 5); Chango, Madrid, Spain (August 6); Zappa Barka, Belgrade, Serbia (August 12); Tvornica kulture, Zagreb, Croatia (August 13); SO36, Berlin, Germany (June 26)

Festivals in 2025

Finland Rockfest 2025

June 12 - 14, 2025

Rockfest Finland 2025

June 12 - 14, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

Hermosa Beach, United States (1976 - 1986)

Bio

Black Flag is an American hardcore punk band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California, United States, largely the brainchild of Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes. Keith Morris was their original lead singer.

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Critic Concert Reviews

Soundcheck SF (USA)

January 15, 2025

On a chilly January evening, the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, California, buzzed with excitement as fans lined up outside for a highly anticipated performance by legendary punk icons Black Flag.

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The Cosmic Clash (USA)

March 27, 2023

Black Flag at Mohawk and Combichrist at Elysium Saturday

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Buzz Magazine (UK)

October 14, 2019

100

Black Flag / Total Chaos | Live Review

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The Arts Desk (UK)

October 10, 2019

100

Black Flag, The Mill, Birmingham Review – Hardcore Punk Originators Come Up Trumps

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Dallas Observer (USA)

September 16, 2019

Black Flag was in town Saturday night at Gas Monkey Bar N' Grill, and it was awesome. Shut up.

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Glide Magazine (USA)

July 26, 2013

When you are standing in a ridiculously long line outside of a show and already having a good time, you know you might be in for a treat.

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The Orange County Register (USA)

July 15, 2013

Two reunion announcements were made in January, one coming from founding guitarist and principal songwriter Greg Ginn, also the creator of SST Records, the band’s imprint since its Hermosa Beach beginnings circa 1976.

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