Blacklist Union Unveil New Single, “Madame Butterfly”

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.

West states:

“‘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.”

“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. The release showcased the undeniable chemistry between the two vocalists.

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.

Tour Dates:

09/02 – The Brook – Southampton, UK
09/03 – KK’s Steel Mill – Wolverhampton, UK
09/04 – Holy Diver – Stockport, UK
09/05 – The Patriot – Crumlin, UK
09/06 – Hard Rock Sleeze – Sheffield, UK
09/07 – Cart & Horses – London, UK – (Acoustic/Q&A performance from Lorraine Lewis/Tony West only)
09/08 – The Underworld – London, UK
09/09 – The Waterloo – Blackpool, UK
09/11 – Slay – Glasgow, Scotland
09/12 – The Cluny – Newcastle, UK
09/13 – Empire Music Hall – Belfast, N Ireland
09/15 – Queens Hall – Nuneaton, UK
09/17 – Sala Totem Aretota – Pamplona, Spain
09/19 – Rock The Sun Fest – Barcelona, Spain (Faster Pussycat only appearing)
09/21 – Gebäude 9 – Cologne, Germany
09/22 – Logo – Hamburg, Germany
09/23 – Frannz – Berlin, Germany
09/25 – Borderline – Pisa, Italy
09/26 – Slaughter – Milan, Italy
09/27 – Teatro Miela – Trieste, Italy

Blacklist Union “Madame Butterfly” single artwork