Murphy's Law Concert History

Riding the fine line between obnoxious skatepunk and sodden metal, Murphy's Law came out of New York City's mid-'80s hardcore scene and formed in Astoria, Queens, around vocalist Jimmy Gestapo, but the group's frequently shifting lineup also included guitarists Todd Youth, Alex Morris, and Jack Flanagan; bassists Pete Martinez, Chuck Valle, and Dean; and drummers Doug E. Beans and Eric Arce. The group's self-titled debut, released on Profile in 1986, contained the usual '80s subjects (boredom, alienation, weed, beer, etc.

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Murphy's Law Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 63)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 30, 1999 –
Jul 31, 1999
Milwaukee Metalfest 1999
Misfits / In Flames / Cradle of Filth / Earth Crisis / D.R.I. / The Gathering / Immolation / Flotsam and Jetsam / Skinlab / Pissing Razors / Rotting Christ / Neurosis / Candiria / Fleshgrind / E-Town Concrete / Nile / Krisiun / Mortician / Dying Fetus / Cephalic Carnage / The Dillinger Escape Plan / Murphy's Law / UK Subs / T.S.O.L. / Today Is The Day / Atrocity / Sinister / Soilent Green / D.O.A. / Nasum / Gorguts / Devourment / Monstrosity / Exhumed / Pyrexia / Jungle Rot / Internal Bleeding / Living Sacrifice / Factory 81 / The Step Kings / Kittie / Hinge / Bongzilla / Somnus / Epoch of Unlight / St Madness / Grey Skies Fallen / Twin Obscenity / Lorde of All Desires Show all bands
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Milwaukee Auditorium Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 30, 1999
Jul 25, 1999
Murphy's Law

Social Chaos (San Francisco)

Maritime Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 24, 1999
Murphy’s Law

Social Chaos

Orange Pavilion National Orange Show Events Center, San Bernardino, California, United States
Jul 23, 1999
Murphy's Law Nile Theater Mesa, Arizona, United States
Jul 22, 1999
Murphy's Law Huntridge Theater Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jul 20, 1999
Murphy's Law Aztlan Theater Denver, Colorado, United States
Jul 03, 1999
Wâldrock 1999
In Flames / Sepultura / Hammerfall / Immortal / Mercyful Fate / Urban Square Dance / S.O.D. (Stormtroopers of Death) / Altar / Murphy's Law / My Minds Mine
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Festivalterrein Zomerweg Burgum, Friesland, Netherlands
Jun 26, 1999
Murphy’s Law

Rock Herk

Olmenhof Herk-de-Stad, Flanders, Belgium
Jun 25, 1999
Murphy’s Law SO36 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Jun 24, 1999
Murphy's Law Dynamo Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
Jun 23, 1999
Murphy’s Law Espace Sedaine Paris, Île-de-France, France
Jun 18, 1999 –
Jun 20, 1999
Mind Over Matter Festival 1999
Metalium / Mystic Circle / The Sins of Thy Beloved / Third Moon / Darkside (Austria) / Sarepta / Motörhead / Hammerfall / Hypocrisy / Therion / Atrocity / Amorphis / Napalm Death / Misfits / Immortal / In Flames / Evenfall / In Extremo / US Bombs / Destruction / Sacred Steel / Fasttime / Roh / Mactätus / Upfront / Astream / Dio / JBO / Kreator / Samael / Gamma Ray / Satyricon / Six Feet Under / Enslaved / Vader / Children Of Bodom / Haggard / Rykers / Svbway to Sally / Gravedigger / Riot / Terrorgruppe / Murphy's Law / Beatsteaks Show all bands
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Messegelände Oberwart Oberwart, Austria
Jun 11, 1999
Murphy’s Law The Garage London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 10, 1999
Murphy's Law Bradford Rio Bradford, England, United Kingdom
Jun 07, 1999
Murphy's Law / Lowlife UK The Foundry Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Jun 06, 1999
Murphy’s Law

Holidays in the Sun

Harbour Band Arena Morecambe, England, United Kingdom
May 28, 1999
Murphy’s Law Babylonia Ponderano, Italy
May 26, 1999
Murphy’s Law Cafe Atlantik Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
May 25, 1999
Murphy’s Law Limelight Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
May 24, 1999
Murphy’s Law

The Ultimate Hardcore Festival

Hof Ter Lo Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Murphy’s Law
Apr 3, 1998
 Sneek, Friesland, Netherlands
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Reverend Horton Heat / Supersuckers / Murphy's Law
May 7, 2005
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Reverend Horton Heat / Supersuckers / Murphy's Law
May 7, 2005
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Sep 27, 2025
 New York, New York, United States
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The Aquabats / Murphy's Law / Sullvn on Jun 25, 2026 [761-small]

The Aquabats / Murphy's Law / Sullvn
Jun 25, 2026
 Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
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I.d.k. / Murphy's Law / 25 Ta Life / Distress / Dirtnap on Jun 20, 1996 [296-small]

I.d.k. / Murphy's Law / 25 Ta Life / Distress / Dirtnap
Jun 20, 1996
 Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Pennywise / H₂O / Murphy's Law on Sep 26, 2026 [425-small]

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Sep 26, 2026
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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May 15 - 17, 2026
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Beyond Wonderland Chicago 2025
Jun 7 - 8, 2025
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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The Aquabats / Murphy's Law / Sullvn on Jun 19, 2026 [639-small]

The Aquabats / Murphy's Law / Sullvn
Jun 19, 2026
 Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Latest Setlist (06/20/2026):

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  1. Intro
  2. Quest for Herb
  3. Attack of the Killer Beers
  4. Don't Be a Potty Mouth
  5. Crucial Bar-B-Q
  6. If You're Happy and You Know it
  7. Sit Home & Rot
  8. Vicky Crown
  9. What Will the Neighbors Think?
  10. A Little Bit Ugly
  11. Cavity Creeps
  12. Ska Song / Skinhead Girl

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 37 concerts
2025 96 concerts
2024 58 concerts
2023 78 concerts
2022 46 concerts
2021 16 concerts
2020 15 concerts
2019 53 concerts
2018 44 concerts
2017 42 concerts
2016 28 concerts
2015 25 concerts
2014 41 concerts
2013 45 concerts
2012 25 concerts
2011 42 concerts
2010 36 concerts
2009 22 concerts
2008 60 concerts
2007 50 concerts
2006 72 concerts
2005 91 concerts
2004 42 concerts
2003 23 concerts
2002 46 concerts
2001 68 concerts
2000 19 concerts
1999 50 concerts
1998 42 concerts
1997 26 concerts
1996 45 concerts
1995 50 concerts
1994 52 concerts
1993 13 concerts
1992 83 concerts
1991 38 concerts
1990 42 concerts
1989 53 concerts
1988 20 concerts
1987 80 concerts
1986 18 concerts
1985 25 concerts
1984 15 concerts
1983 18 concerts
1980 1 concert
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