The Hard-Ons – Blackie, Ray and Murray – are releasing a new single with guest singer and old mate Jerry A from legendary Portland punks Poison Idea. The single, “You Won’t Shut Up”/”Dead End Turnaround” will be released May 22.

In addition to digital formats, it will be available in black vinyl, limited-edition mellow yellow 7″ vinyl (150 only) and limited-edition opaque purple 7″ vinyl (150 only). It can be pre-ordered now.

The single is a first taste of a long-promised album with Jerry on vocals, and it will be released around the same time that The Hard-Ons and Jerry A take the stage to begin their May/June US tour together. The Hard-Ons with Jerry A will join the heavy weight double bill of Napalm Death and the Melvins for shows across the Mid-West and Western states.

The Hard-Ons first toured with Poison Idea back in the late ’80s and first recorded with Jerry A as guest vocalist back in 1993 – Jerry co-wrote and sung the track “The Blade” on their Too Far Gone album. The track recently resurfaced on Jerry’s solo album From The Fire Into The Water.

Of the collaboration, Blackie tells us “We toured and collaborated a few times before and always talked about getting serious… well here’s the start of that. Hard-Ons with Jerry A!! It’s happening.”

2024 was a busy year for the Hard-Ons with their 40th anniversary, new album I Like You A Lot Getting Older and tours. As well as the release of their documentary The Most Australian Band Ever which continues to be shown in theatres all over the world.

2025 is gearing up to be another busy one for the band.