DS News: Dicky Barrett to release album with new band The Defiant (members of The Offspring, Street Dogs, etc.)

Mighty Mighty Bosstones singer Dicky Barrett started a new band called The Defiant. Other members include ex-Offspring drummer Pete Parada, longtime Street Dogs bassist Johnny Rioux, original Smash Mouth guitarist Greg Camp, and The Briggs frontman Joey Briggs. They’ve finished recording a 12-song debut album and plan to release it later this year. The band also posted teasers for two tracks, “Everybody Loves Me” and “No Nothing”, which you can check out below.

Barrett had the following to say about the new project:

“All I’ve ever really wanted to do is bring people together and share a message of peace, love, and unity. With that in mind, the music created by The Defiant could very well be some of the best I’ve ever had a hand in making, as well as one of the most important and thoughtful musical experiences of my career. I am thrilled to be a part of it.”

This will be Dicky Barrett’s first new music since the Bosstones broke up in early 2022, shortly after the release of their last album When God Was Great. After months of speculation regarding the band’s demise, the singer revealed in a recent interview that the breakup was due in part to his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Pete Parada was fired by The Offspring under similar circumstances.

According to the band’s website, The Defiant plan on touring following their debut album’s release. We’ll keep you posted as we find out more.