Obviously, it’s Boris, so these aren’t just straightforward reissues. Pink is a three-sided 2LP with a box set of six more 12″s of unreleased whathaveyou, and Dronevil, the complement, has a new mix, is on vinyl for the first time, and has been retitled dronevil – example –. If you’re a collector or a fanatic — and I’m not sure Boris has casual fans — no doubt Oct. 17 will be marked on your calendar.

The underlying message I take away from this is Boris have been a big deal for a long time. Pink was part of an untouchable succession of Boris albums when it came out and is a piece of defining their legacy. If you’d asked me if that was 20 years ago, I would’ve said no way. Because I’m old.

There’s tour dates below as well. Don’t miss those. From the PR wire:

BORIS: Announce 20th Anniversary Reissues of Pink + dronevil -example-

See BORIS on tour throughout North America in October + November

Pre-Order / Listen: https://www.relapse.com/pages/boris-pink-dronevil-example-20th-anniversary-reissues

Japanese experimental rock legends Boris are celebrating the 20 Year Anniversary of landmark albums Pink and dronevil with special editions of each release, incoming October 17 from Relapse.

The iconic album Pink will be available for the first time in a decade as a 20th Anniversary Reissue featuring the original CD sequence as a 2XLP for the first time ever, with an exclusive D side etching on the vinyl. Additionally, Pink will see a deluxe reissue box set with a limited edition 6XLP collection including 3 LP’s worth of unreleased music. The deluxe box set features the original vinyl version of Pink, expanded “Forbidden Tracks” from the Pink sessions, live material never before released on vinyl and previously unreleased rough mixes.

Boris’ classic album dronevil will be available for the first time since its original release; two different albums of soaring ambient space and frenetic headbanging rock n’ roll meant to be played at the same time. This new edition is a joint 2XLP mix available for the very first time on vinyl and is titled dronevil – example -.

Pre-orders are available from Relapse direct and on Bandcamp (Pink, dronevil). Stream Boris performing Pink in its entirety— Live at Shindata Fever 20160924 (from the deluxe reissue box set) here and dronevil – example – here.

Additionally, Boris will embark on a 20th Anniversary Tour this October and November in North America where Pink will be performed by the three-piece lineup from that era. The tour will feature the very setlist that once boldly repainted the map of heavy rock with its vivid sonic colors.

Watch / share “Do You Remember Pink Days?” tour teaser video

Boris, “Do You Remember Pink Days?” tour dates:
Oct. 23 Solana Beach, CA — Belly Up #
Oct. 24 Phoenix, AZ — Crescent Ballroom #
Oct. 25 Tucson, AZ — La Rosa #
Oct. 27 San Antonio, TX — Paper Tiger $
Oct. 28 Austin, TX — Mohawk $
Oct. 30 Atlanta, GA — Masquerade $
Oct. 31 Saxapahaw, NC — Haw River Ballroom $
Nov. 01 Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore $
Nov. 02 Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer $
Nov. 04 Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Steel %
Nov. 05 Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club %
Nov. 06 Montreal, QC — Le National %
Nov. 07 Toronto, ON — Phoenix Concert Theatre %
Nov. 08 Detroit, MI — St. Andrew’s Hall ^
Nov. 09 Chicago, IL — Metro ^
Nov. 11 Minneapolis, MN — Fine Line ^
Nov. 13 Englewood, CO — Gothic Theatre &
Nov. 14 Salt Lake City, UT — Urban Lounge &
Nov. 16 Portland, OR — Revolution Hall &
Nov. 17 Seattle, WA — The Crocodile &
Nov. 20 San Francisco, CA — Great American Music Hall
Nov. 21 San Jose, CA — The Ritz
Nov. 22 Los Angeles, CA — Belasco ~
Nov. 27 Santiago, CL — Club Chocolate
Nov. 28 Buenos Aires, AR — El Teatrito
Nov. 29 Cordoba, AR — Club Paraguay
Nov. 30 Sao Paulo, BR — Fabrique Club

# with Suppression
$ with Agriculture
% with Uniform
^ with Bongzilla
& with Cloakroom
+ with special guests
~ with Lack of Interest

Boris is:
Takeshi: Vocals, Guitar & Bass
Wata: Vocals, Guitar & Echo
Atsuo: Vocals, Percussion & Electronics

[Band photo by Yoshihiro Mori.]

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Boris, Performing PINK in its Entirety – Live at Shindaita Fever 20160924 (2025)

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