According to a press release, Rollins became interested in the so-called West Memphis Three after he watched "Paradise Lost I & II," the HBO documentaries about the case. The website WM3.org outlines some of the concerns that have since emerged since the case was decided.

In December, the Rollins Band played five Southern California shows for the same cause. The shows featured guest appearances by Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, and Kira Roessler--all of whom were, like Rollins, former members of Black Flag. The shows marked the first time since 1996 that Rollins had performed Black Flag songs live, according to Rollins' publicist.

After learning more about the case, Rollins spearheaded the 24-song "Rise Above" Black Flag tribute album to raise money for the West Memphis Three's legal defense. It featured contributions from artists including Chuck D, Lemmy, Corey Taylor, Tom Araya, Iggy Pop, Mike Patton, Ice T, Tim Armstrong, Exene Cervenka and Ryan Adams.

Morris--Black Flag's original singer--will be a special guest on the Rollins Band's June tour, which will visit two-dozen cities.

All proceeds raised from the tour will go to the WM3 Defense Fund, and will help to pay for DNA testing on evidence collected at the time of the murders.