Take the Bastards Down': SEIU's New Favorite Song Has Violent Ring to it

First violent signs, now violent songs.

The band Dropkick Murphys wants to do its part to stand with the Wisconsin protesters. What does that look like? Actually it sounds like a new song, released on union websites including the SEIU's, that screams such phrases as "take the bastards down!" and "we got to smash them to the ground!"

"As part of the band's efforts to support the workers, they are working with SEIU and other unions and labor federations to have the song available to be played at rallies across the country," a post on SEIU's website says.

These are apparently the sounds of solidarity:

In a statement yesterday, the band made it clear that they are avid supporters of the unrest in Wisconsin:

[We] would like to take a moment to acknowledge the struggles of the working people of Wisconsin and to pledge our support and solidarity by releasing the song 'Take Em Down' from our upcoming album. We think it's appropriate at the moment and hope you like it... The Dropkick Murphys Stand With Wisconsin!!!!! [Emphasis theirs]

The band also released a limited edition t-shirt featuring the song's title, "Take 'Em Down." Proceeds will go to the Workers' Rights Emergency Response Fund: