Taking its title from Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’, Blacklist Union‘s new single ‘Madame Butterfly‘ is a world away from the opera’s tragic tale of unrequited love. Instead, it serves as a heartfelt love letter from frontman Tony West to Lorraine Lewis of Femme Fatale.
“‘Madame Butterfly‘ is about finding love after your heart has been bled dry. Being grateful for having love in your life. This song is about Lorraine Lewis.” – Tony West
‘Madame Butterfly‘ is the lead single from Blacklist Union‘s forthcoming album, ‘The Good, The Bad And The Notorious‘, due for release in spring 2027. The release follows the acclaimed single ‘Jackson‘, Blacklist Union‘s reimagining of the Johnny Cash and June Carter classic, which paired Tony West with Lorraine Lewis in a high-octane duet blending outlaw country, punk attitude and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. As TotalRock noted, it was “the equivalent of Johnny Cash and The Ramones’ genre-flexible musical baby… Idyllic lovebirds meet wild, bar-smelling punk rock ‘n’ roll.”
The release showcased the undeniable chemistry between the two vocalists. Formed in Los Angeles in 2006 by Bronx-born frontman Tony West, Blacklist Union have spent the past two decades creating a sound that mixes hard rock, punk and alternative influences. Produced by Christopher Johnson (Evanescence, Scott Weiland, Josh Todd), Blacklist Union‘s 2025 album ‘Slay The Dragon‘ earned widespread radio and press acclaim, with Powerplay Rock and Metal Magazine describing it as “ready made for stardom.”
Now celebrating their 20th anniversary, Blacklist Union head to the UK and Europe this September alongside Faster Pussycat and Femme Fatale for a 19-date tour, continuing to build on their reputation for explosive live performances and rock ‘n’ roll attitude.
Blacklist Union / Femme Fatale / Faster Pussycat European Tour 2026
02.09.26 – The Brook – Southampton, UK – Buy tickets
03.09.26 – KK’s Steel Mill – Wolverhampton, UK – Buy tickets
04.09.26 – Holy Diver – Stockport, UK – Buy tickets
05.09.26 – The Patriot – Crumlin, UK – Buy tickets
06.09.26 – Hard Rock Sleeze – Sheffield, UK – Buy tickets
08.09.26 – The Underworld – London, UK – Buy tickets
09.09.26 – The Waterloo – Blackpool, UK – Buy tickets
11.09.26 – Slay – Glasgow, Scotland – Buy tickets
12.09.26 – The Cluny – Newcastle, UK – Buy tickets
13.09.26 – Limelight – Belfast, Ireland – Buy tickets
15.09.26 – Queens Hall – Nuneaton, UK – Buy tickets
17.09.26 – Sala Totem Aretota – Pamplona, Spain – Buy tickets
19.09.26 – Rock The Sun Fest – Barcelona, Spain* – Buy tickets
21.09.26 – Gebäude 9 – Cologne, Germany – Buy tickets
22.09.26 – Logo – Hamburg, Germany – Buy tickets
23.09.26 – Frannz – Berlin, Germany – Buy tickets
25.09.26 – Borderline – Pisa, Italy
26.09.26 – Slaughter – Milan, Italy – Buy tickets
27.09.26 – Teatro Miela – Trieste, Italy
* Faster Pussycat only appearing
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