The Jack Knives Release Final Single “Kill Me First” & Gear Up for Major Tour w/ The Bouncing Souls & H2O

The Jack Knives are officially charging into the spotlight with the release of their third and finalsingle, “Kill Me First,” from their forthcoming full-length album Into the Night. Out now on all major platforms, the single arrives with a powerful new music video that pulses with the band’s signature energy, grassroots community, and unfiltered emotion.

Over the last 18 months, The Jack Knives have carved out a name for themselves with relentless touring, gritty songwriting, and a sound that blends classic punk urgency with heartfelt storytelling. Following the success of their previous two singles, the band now gears up for their biggest chapter yet — a North American tour alongside punk rock royalty The Bouncing Souls and H2O, hitting venues across the western U.S. and Canada. Making their stop at Seattles’ Crocodile, May 30

But that’s not all — festival season is heating up, and The Jack Knives are along for the ride. They’ll appear at Punk Rock Bowling’s 25th Anniversary, where they’re slated to perform a special club show with Hot Water Music, and take the stage at the Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival in Rochester, NY, sharing the bill with none other than Joan Jett and The Blackhearts.

The band’s upcoming LP Into the Night officially lands on May 2, 2025, available worldwide across all digital platforms. The 11-track album was produced by Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls and recorded at the famed Little Eden Studios in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Early critics are already calling it The Jack Knives’ most focused and potent work yet — a front-runner for Album of the Year — showcasing themes of struggle, resilience, and redemption woven through tight songwriting and punchy, emotional arrangements.

Ahead of its digital release, Into the Night was made exclusively available on vinyl for three months — a nod to the band’s diehard fanbase. That loyalty has paid off, with fans and critics alike praising the album’s sonic growth and thematic depth.

As they prepare to hit the road and bring Into the Night to life on stage, The Jack Knives remain true to their roots — a working-class band with something to say, and the firepower to say it loud.

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