![paint the town red the mahones paint the town red the mahones](https://static.taigame.org/image/screenshot/201510/paint-the-town-red-17.jpg)
In 2016, The Mahones released a best of compilation: The Very Best (25 Years of Irish Punk) featuring brand new recordings of their classics songs on Whiskey Devil Records, and a deluxe version of their magnum opus The Hunger & The Fight, the first ever Irish punk double concept album that the band recently released to critical acclaim worldwide. The band grew from Irish pubs and punk squats, to halls, theatres and arenas, touring relentlessly since their start, and is famous for an incredible high-energy live show.
![paint the town red the mahones paint the town red the mahones](https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steam/apps/337320/ss_9af83285a9122ccb6fb003615ce81eacc24622cd.jpg)
The band has toured through over 35 countries internationally, headlined festivals all over the world, and has been honoured to share a stage with nearly all of their favourite bands.
#PAINT THE TOWN RED THE MAHONES TV#
They’ve had songs in a slew of movies and TV shows, including Irving Welsh's Ecstasy, Dog Park, Celtic Pride, ABC’s Castle, Lost Girl, and many more. Their song “Paint the Town Red” was featured in the climactic final fight scene of the 2x Academy Award-winning film The Fighter. Their music has been featured everywhere. Their albums have featured many guest appearances, including Jake Burns (Stiff Little Fingers), Simon Townshend (The Who), Ken Casey (Dropkick Murphys), Dave Baksh (Sum 41), Tony Duggins (The Tossers), Johnny Fay and Gord Sinclair (The Tragically Hip), Ian D'Sa (Billy Talent), Tara Slone, Damhnait Doyle and Sarah Harmer. The Mahones have released an incredible ten studio albums, three compilation albums, two live albums and two EPs. Alongside McConnell are Michael O’Grady (Tin Whistle, Accordion, Vocals), Sean "Riot" Ryan (Bass, Vocals), Gui Lauzon (Drums) and new guy Ryan Chopik (Mandolin, Keys, Vocals). With a working class ethic and a love of classic punk, Dublin-born Finny McConnell (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Songwriter) formed the band to combine his love of punk rock with his Irish culture. Patrick's Day in 1990, and have been working on their own brand of Irish punk ever since.
![paint the town red the mahones paint the town red the mahones](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8c/c7/0d/8cc70de652fc2c0f8bb2496987f740a2.jpg)
Heralded as pioneers of the Irish punk scene, and internationally recognized as one of the best and hardest working punk outfits around, The Mahones formed on St. From an Irish pub to an Academy Award winning movie: The Mahones have come a long way in 28 years.