The Dictators have announced more dates on their latest tour. The run of new shows includes Debonnair Music Hall followed with a performance at the St. George Theatre in Staten Island, New York with legendary band Blue Oyster Cult.

Screw the kids and get the calendar clear... The Dictators are proud to announce their first shows since reforming. Joining original members Andy Shernoff and Ross the Boss are new singer Keith Roth (Sirius XM DJ/Frankenstein 3000) and drummer Albert…

The Dictators are proud to announce that Keith Roth has joined the band, replacing Scott Kempner, who had to withdraw earlier this year due to a diagnosis of early-stage dementia.

                                                                           Keith Roth of The Dictators

Born in the Bronx, Keith…

The Dictators are sad to announce that our brother Scott Kempner will be leaving the band due to health reasons. Scott has been diagnosed with early stage dementia. Despite this, Scott wants everyone to know he is feeling fine. His…

The Dictators
Jun 14, 2021
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With their irreverent mix of ‘teengenerate’ sarcasm, three-chord garage rock, surf music and party-hearty stage antics, The Dictators presaged New York City’s punk attitude. An eternal favorite of PKM, the band, with…

The Dictators
Apr 21, 2021
1 min read

Updated: Jun 14, 2021

Punk rock icons The Dictators are back with "Let's Get the Band Back Together," a fitting title for their first reunion song which also marks the debut of…

Updated: Jun 14, 2021

Called by critic John DouganCalled by critic John Dougan "one of the finest and most influential proto-punk bands to walk the earth," The Dictators have released their first new music in 20 years. The group’s three…

The Dictators
Apr 13, 2021
2 min read

Updated: Jun 14, 2021

The Dictators have just released their first new song in 20 years! To celebrate we have asked Andy Shernoff to tell us about the appropriately titled "Let's Get…