Michael Monroe Hints at Possible Hanoi Rocks Reunion During NYC Soundcheck

During a pre-show soundcheck at Racket NYC on April 2, 2025, Michael Monroe addressed the crowd of VIP ticket holders who had gathered to watch the band run through a four-song mini-set.

As reported by Rock N Roll Experience Facebook page, a fan expressed, “We missed you, please don’t wait another nine years to come back!” Monroe responded, “I won’t, hopefully it won’t be more than four years, and next time it’ll be with Hanoi!” This interaction was correlated by a representative from Rock N Roll Experience, who was present at the event. You can read the full review on their page.

His comment immediately sparked speculation about a possible Hanoi Rocks reunion. Rumors of some form of activity involving the band have circulated for months, but this moment marked the first time Monroe publicly acknowledged the possibility during an event. While no official announcement has been made, his statement suggested that something could be in the works.

Following the soundcheck, Monroe and his band took the stage later that night for a full performance. The setlist featured a mix of solo material and Hanoi Rocks classics:

Michael Monroe – Racket NYC – April 2, 2025

1. Dead, Jail or Rock ‘n’ Roll

2. Live Too Fast to Die Young

3. Murder the Summer of Love

4. Last Train to Tokyo

5. Young Drunks & Old Alcoholics

6. Man With No Eyes

7. Old King’s Road

8. ’78

9. Ballad of the Lower East Side

10. Don’t You Ever Leave Me

11. One Man Gang

12. Horns and Halos

13. Boulevard of Broken Dreams

14. Motorvatin’

15. Hammersmith Palais

16. Malibu Beach Nightmare

17. Up Around the Bend

Encore:

18. Taxi Driver

19. Nothin’s Alright

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