Los Angeles hardcore punk outfit The Bronx have chosen not to resist their mariachi alter ego and release a second album as Mariachi El Bronx in time for their fall tour with the Foo Fighters.

After what started out as a gimmick the band came up with when asked to perform an acoustic set for Fuel TV, Mariachi El Bronx, the alter ego of hardcore punk band the Bronx has broken through and is back for a follow up to their eponymous first album. The band has once again teamed up with John Avila, formerly of Oingo Boingo, to co-produce the album which was also recorded at Avila’s studio, Brando’s Paradise, in San Gabriel, California. El Bronx have also taken on Vincent Hidalgo, son of Los Lobos’ David Hidalgo to help them accurately portray the intricacies of mariachi music. “Mariachi El Bronx”(II) is due August 2.

Mariachi El Bronx tour dates with the Foo Fighters are as follows:

10/9 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center

10/11 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center

10/13 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum

10/16 – Phoenix, AZ – US Airways Center

10/17 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena

1019 – Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena

10/20 – Sacramento, CA – Power Balance Pavillion

10/25 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

1027 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome

10/28 – Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place

11/14 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center