Mike Vallely Revives Mike V and the Rats, Announces Tour with The Aquabats and Koffin Kats

Mike Vallely is back in the music spotlight. After a quiet departure from Black Flag—hinted at through a cryptic blog post—Vallely has officially revived Mike V and the Rats, the punk outfit he led prior to his Black Flag tenure.

The reformed band will hit the road as part of the “Bats, Cats, and Rats” tour alongside fellow punk rock staples The Aquabats and Koffin Kats. This powerhouse lineup promises a high-energy tour packed with punk, psychobilly, and theatrical flair.

Below are the official tour dates for “Bats, Cats, and Rats”:

Tour Dates:

• June 16 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

• June 17 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage Atlanta

• June 19 – Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor

• June 20 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues Orlando

• June 21 – St. Augustine, FL @ Backyard Stage at The AMP

• June 23 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom

• June 24 – Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop

• June 25 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom

• June 26 – Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia

• June 27 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes

• June 28 – Boston, MA @ Big Night Live

• July 25 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park

• July 28 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre

• July 29 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

• July 30 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Tower Theatre

• August 1 – Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

• August 2 – Austin, TX @ Radio East

• August 4 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

• August 5 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Deluxe at Old National Centre

• August 6 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant

• August 7 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Chicago

• August 8 – Minneapolis, MN @ Uptown Theater

• August 9 – Kansas City, MO @ Madrid Theatre

Punk fans across the country have a lot to look forward to as these three bands unite for a night of raw energy and rebellious spirit.