Popular ‘80s band on first tour since singer’s death

The Pogues announced a 2025 tour to celebrate 40 years of their second album, “Rum Sodomy & the Lash.”

The tour is the group’s first since their 2014 split. It will also mark the first tour since vocalist Shane MacGowan’s death in 2023.

According to a post on the band’s website, founding members Spider Stacy, James Fearnley and Jem Finer will be joined by unnamed “special guests” to celebrate the anniversary of the album.

MacGowan died Nov. 30 of last year.

A statement on the band’s website confirmed that longtime drummer Andrew Ranken would not be taking part in any reunion appearances due to health issues which made performing an impossibility.

According to NME, the band is set to play their 1985 LP “Rum Sodomy & the Lash” in its entirety, along with  B-sides, extended version tracks and a special selection of their most popular stuff.

“Rum Sodomy & the Lash” features “Rainy Night in Soho.” “A Pair of Brown Eyes” and “Dirty Old Town.”

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.