Blacklist Union has officially released their latest single, “Dyin’ 4 U,” available now on all streaming platforms.

The track delivers a raw and emotional punch, drawing from frontman Tony West’s personal struggles. “‘Dyin’ 4 U’ is about the hideous divorce and pain I went through and even though I still deeply love her, I refuse to die for her,” West shares.

“Dyin’ 4 U” is taken from the band’s highly anticipated upcoming album, Slay the Dragon, scheduled for release on September 12, 2025. The record will mark Blacklist Union’s sixth full-length release, further cementing their place as one of modern hard rock’s most uncompromising voices.

With their signature mix of gritty rock ’n’ roll attitude and unflinching honesty, Blacklist Union continues to deliver music that is as powerful as it is personal.

STREAM “Dyin’ 4 U”

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Blacklist Union have built a reputation on their explosive live shows and unapologetically bold sound. Their previous record, Letters from the Psych Ward, racked up over two million streams, setting the stage for the band’s new album.

Frontman Tony West, known for his larger-than-life presence, took time out to dive deep into several transformative ayahuasca journeys in the heart of the Amazon, preparing for this next era of music.

As Tony put it, “Ayahuasca isn’t a drug—it’s powerful spiritual medicine from another realm. It helped me heal in ways I never thought possible, releasing layers of trauma, heartache, and sorrow. I’m not perfect—not Gandhi or anything—but it changed everything. My entire view of myself, love, the world, people, and my children changed because of those experiences.”

“Dyin’ 4 U” was written by Tony West / Christopher Johnson, produced and mixed by Christopher Johnson. It was recorded at East West Studios in Hollywood, CA.

Slay the Dragon Tracklist:

1. Mississippi Moonhound
2. Up in Smoke
3. Can You Heal Me
4. Dyin’ 4 U
5. Do It For The Song
6. Free At Last
7. All Hail the King
8. Horns and Halos
9. Hey Mr. Superstar
10. Rock N Roll Soldier
11. X Marks the Spot
12. Slay the Dragon

Blacklist Union frontman Tony West was raised in the Bronx on The Ramones, Bad Brains, and NYHC. Hearing the call of the wild west, he made his way to Los Angeles at 19 years old.

Tony took a break from L.A. to try out Memphis in 1998. While he was there, he attended the first Saliva gig with Paul Crosby on drums. This marked the beginning of a lifelong friendship between Paul and Tony, leading to management, song collaborations, and guest appearances in a few videos. Tony collaborated with guitarist Todd Youth (Murphy’s Law /Danzig) and Malfunkshun, which was kept active by Andy Wood’s brother Kevin Wood. Andy Wood is Tony’s muse, and he was honored to sing in his hero’s band.

I formed Blacklist Union because I wanted to play music that I wanted to hear, and we put out the first Blacklist Union record, After the Mourning, in 2006. The band’s name comes from getting the best musicians with the worst reputations in town. With a shamanistic blend of Stone Temple Pilots, Guns N’ Roses, Warrior Soul, The Cult, and Mother Love Bone… Blacklist Union was born.

Upcoming Show:
9/13/25 @ Bar Sinister in Hollywood

Tony West -Lead Vocals
Raf Ransom – Lead Guitar
Dee Hayes – Rhythm Guitar
Larry Harwood – Bass
Justin Perez – Drums

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Facebook – X – Instagram – TikTok – YouTube

Blacklist Union has officially released their latest single, “Up In Smoke,” a powerful anthem about letting go of the past and embracing the present. Frontman Tony West explains, “It’s about leaving the past behind and staying in the moment. Which is not an easy feat. However, that’s why it’s called the present—because if you can stay in the moment, it’s a true gift.”

Blacklist Union’s new album Slay the Dragon is scheduled for release in September 2025 and will be their sixth full-length release.  

In celebration of the release, Blacklist Union unveiled the official music video for “Up In Smoke” which can be seen below:

Blacklist Union have built a reputation on their explosive live shows and unapologetically bold sound. Their previous record, Letters from the Psych Ward, racked up over two million streams, setting the stage for the band’s new album.

Frontman Tony West, known for his larger-than-life presence, took time out to dive deep into several transformative ayahuasca journeys in the heart of the Amazon, preparing for this next era of music.

As Tony put it, “Ayahuasca isn’t a drug—it’s powerful spiritual medicine from another realm. It helped me heal in ways I never thought possible, releasing layers of trauma, heartache, and sorrow. I’m not perfect—not Gandhi or anything—but it changed everything. My entire view of myself, love, the world, people, and my children changed because of those experiences.”

“Up In Smoke” was written by Tony West / Christopher Johnson, produced and mixed by Christopher Johnson. It was recorded at East West Studios in Hollywood, CA.

STREAM “Up In Smoke”

• https://unitedmasters.com/m/up-in-smoke-14
• https://linktr.ee/blacklistunion

Blacklist Union frontman Tony West was raised in the Bronx on The Ramones, Bad Brains, and NYHC. Hearing the call of the wild west, he made his way to Los Angeles at 19 years old.

Tony took a break from L.A. to try out Memphis in 1998. While he was there, he attended the first Saliva gig with Paul Crosby on drums. This marked the beginning of a lifelong friendship between Paul and Tony, leading to management, song collaborations, and guest appearances in a few videos. Tony collaborated with guitarist Todd Youth (Murphy’s Law /Danzig) and Malfunkshun, which was kept active by Andy Wood’s brother Kevin Wood. Andy Wood is Tony’s muse, and he was honored to sing in his hero’s band.

I formed Blacklist Union because I wanted to play music that I wanted to hear, and we put out the first Blacklist Union record, After the Mourning, in 2006. The band’s name comes from getting the best musicians with the worst reputations in town. With a shamanistic blend of Stone Temple Pilots, Guns N’ Roses, Warrior Soul, The Cult, and Mother Love Bone… Blacklist Union was born.

Upcoming Shows:
7/12/25 @ Cruefest at The Whisky in West Hollywood
9/13/25 @ Bar Sinister in Hollywood

Tony West -Lead Vocals
Raf Ransom – Lead Guitar
Dee Hayes – Rhythm Guitar
Larry Harwood – Bass
Justin Perez – Drums

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Facebook – X – Instagram – TikTok – YouTube

Blacklist Union return with new single “Mississippi Moonhound”— a swampy, swaggering anthem delivering a powerful blast of wild and untamed rock ‘n’ roll. The new single captures the feeling of being haunted by your past while howling into the night for something more. Blacklist Union’s new album Slay the Dragon is scheduled for September 2025 and will be their sixth full-length release.  

In celebration of the release, Blacklist Union unveiled the official music video for “Mississippi Moonhound” which can be seen below:

Blacklist Union have built a reputation on their explosive live shows and unapologetically bold sound. Their previous record, Letters from the Psych Ward, racked up over two million streams, setting the stage for the band’s new album.

Frontman Tony West, known for his larger-than-life presence, took time out to dive deep into several transformative ayahuasca journeys in the heart of the Amazon, preparing for this next era of music.

As Tony put it, “Ayahuasca isn’t a drug—it’s powerful spiritual medicine from another realm. It helped me heal in ways I never thought possible, releasing layers of trauma, heartache, and sorrow. I’m not perfect—not Gandhi or anything—but it changed everything. My entire view of myself, love, the world, people, and my children changed because of those experiences.”

“Mississippi Moonhound” was written by Tony West / Christopher Johnson, produced by Christopher Johnson, and mixed by Claudio Cueni. It was recorded at East West Studios in Hollywood, CA.

STREAM “Mississippi Moonhound”

• https://unitedmasters.com/m/mississippi-moonhound
• https://linktr.ee/blacklistunion

Blacklist Union frontman Tony West was raised in the Bronx on The Ramones, Bad Brains, and NYHC. Hearing the call of the wild west, he made his way to Los Angeles at 19 years old.

Tony took a break from L.A. to try out Memphis in 1998. While he was there, he attended the first Saliva gig with Paul Crosby on drums. This marked the beginning of a lifelong friendship between Paul and Tony, leading to management, song collaborations, and guest appearances in a few videos. Tony collaborated with guitarist Todd Youth (Murphy’s Law /Danzig) and Malfunkshun, which was kept active by Andy Wood’s brother Kevin Wood. Andy Wood is Tony’s muse, and he was honored to sing in his hero’s band.

I formed Blacklist Union because I wanted to play music that I wanted to hear, and we put out the first Blacklist Union record, After the Mourning, in 2006. The band’s name comes from getting the best musicians with the worst reputations in town. With a shamanistic blend of Stone Temple Pilots, Guns N’ Roses, Warrior Soul, The Cult, and Mother Love Bone… Blacklist Union was born.

Upcoming Shows:
7/12/25 @ Cruefest at The Whisky in West Hollywood
9/13/25 @ Bar Sinister in Hollywood

Tony West -Lead Vocals
Raf Ransom – Lead Guitar
Dee Hayes – Rhythm Guitar
Larry Harwood – Bass
Justin Perez – Drums

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Facebook – X – Instagram – TikTok – YouTube

Blacklist Union return with new single “Mississippi Moonhound”— a swampy, swaggering anthem delivering a powerful blast of wild and untamed rock ‘n’ roll. The new single captures the feeling of being haunted by your past while howling into the night for something more. Blacklist Union’s new album Slay the Dragon is scheduled for September 2025 and will be their sixth full-length release.  

Blacklist Union have built a reputation on their explosive live shows and unapologetically bold sound. Their previous record, Letters from the Psych Ward, racked up over two million streams, setting the stage for the band’s new album.

Frontman Tony West, known for his larger-than-life presence, took time out to dive deep into several transformative ayahuasca journeys in the heart of the Amazon, preparing for this next era of music.

As Tony put it, “Ayahuasca isn’t a drug—it’s powerful spiritual medicine from another realm. It helped me heal in ways I never thought possible, releasing layers of trauma, heartache, and sorrow. I’m not perfect—not Gandhi or anything—but it changed everything. My entire view of myself, love, the world, people, and my children changed because of those experiences.”

“Mississippi Moonhound” was written by Tony West / Christopher Johnson, produced by Christopher Johnson, and mixed by Claudio Cueni. It was recorded at East West Studios in Hollywood, CA.

STREAM “Mississippi Moonhound” at

• https://unitedmasters.com/m/mississippi-moonhound
• https://linktr.ee/blacklistunion

Blacklist Union frontman Tony West was raised in the Bronx on The Ramones, Bad Brains, and NYHC. Hearing the call of the wild west, he made his way to Los Angeles at 19 years old

Tony took a break from L.A. to try out Memphis in 1998. While he was there, he attended the first Saliva gig with Paul Crosby on drums. This marked the beginning of a lifelong friendship between Paul and Tony, leading to management, song collaborations, and guest appearances in a few videos. Tony collaborated with guitarist Todd Youth (Murphy’s Law /Danzig) and Malfunkshun, which was kept active by Andy Wood’s brother Kevin Wood. Andy Wood is Tony’s muse, and he was honored to sing in his hero’s band.

I formed Blacklist Union because I wanted to play music that I wanted to hear, and we put out the first Blacklist Union record, After the Mourning, in 2006. The band’s name comes from getting the best musicians with the worst reputations in town. With a shamanistic blend of Stone Temple Pilots, Guns N’ Roses, Warrior Soul, The Cult, and Mother Love Bone… Blacklist Union was born.

Upcoming Shows:
7/12/25 @ Cruefest at The Whisky in West Hollywood
9/13/25 @ Bar Sinister in Hollywood

Line-up:
Tony West -Lead Vocals
Raf Ransom – Lead Guitar
Dee Hayes – Rhythm Guitar
Larry Harwood – Bass
Justin Perez – Drums

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Facebook – X – Instagram – TikTok – YouTube

Blacklist Union unveiled their new single “Horns & Halos” from their forthcoming album Slay the Dragon slated for release at the end of 2024. The album will be available on all digital platforms, in addition to CDs and Vinyl.

“The single is about the battle of good & evil,” says the band’s frontman Tony West.

“Horns & Halos” was written by Tony West / Paul Crosby, produced by Christopher Johnson, recorded/mixed by Ghian Wright, and mastered by Maor Appelbaum.

Stream/Download Blacklist Union HERE

Musicians on the single:
Tony West – Lead Vocals
Raf Ranson – Lead Guitar
Dee Hayes – Rhythm Guitar
Cordell Crockett – Bass
Justin Perez – Drums

In addition, the band has announced new tours dates in support of the single. The tour kicks off on May 23rd in San Diego, CA at Brick by Brick.

Tony West was raised in the Bronx on Ramones, Bad Brains, and NYHC. Hearing the call of the wild west, Tony made his way to Los Angeles at 19 years old. He initially collaborated with guitarist Todd Youth (Murphy’s Law/Danzig) and Malfunkshun, which was kept active by Andy Wood’s brother Kevin Wood.

Tony took a break from L.A. to try out Memphis in 1998. While he was there, he attended the first Saliva gig with Paul Crosby on drums. This historic event marked the beginning of a lifelong friendship between Paul and Tony, ultimately leading to a management collaboration and Paul joining Blacklist Union. In addition, Tony recorded with Saliva and Jon E. Love (Love/Hate) in 2014.

Tony decided to go in his own direction in 2006. With a shamanistic blend of Stone Temple Pilots, G N’ R, Malfunkshun, and Mother Love Bone… Blacklist Union was born.

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – YouTube