In some cases the crowds and revenues have rivaled those of the 1980s. Ratt and Poison just wrapped up a long, large-venue summer tour where they played regularly before 8,000 to 10,000 fans. “When I’m 60 and some cool grandpa dude, I’ll be rocking.” -RATT’s Stephen Pearcy Read More
Anyone who has the chance to see the reunited Van Halen, ought not miss the opportunity. From the first night of the tour in Charlotte, NC, VH has continued to stun crowds nationwide with their electrifying and high energy shows. I can say having seen several dozen shows from rocks greatest, including Iron…
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The Hollywood Key Club was the place to be March 8th as VH1 presented Metal Mania Stripped with live performances from Jani Lane, Dokken, Great White, Slaughter, Tesla and Queeensryche. METAL SHOP was granted an exclusive backstage warm up show by Queensryche. Here’s a few pictures from the show, enjoy -Ralph. [print_gllr…
You haven’t heard it until you’ve heard it live. I have a whole new perspective of Queensryche’s ‘Operation: Mindcrime II’ after seeing the band play live October 12, 2006 in Portland, Oregon. It’s no surprise the sequel to Operation: Mindcrime hasn’t received praise like the original, but geez, the first album was one…
The 2006 Gigantour, featuring Megadeth made a stop in Southern California. This year’s show was as good as last year. All of the bands on the tour sounded great and Megadeth played a new song called ‘Washingtons’ and let me tell you it kicks ass. It was fun to hang out backstage while Megadeth…
Anthrax wrapped up their U.S. tour with a sold out show in L.A. Special thanks to Izzy from Anthrax for making this happen for METAL SHOP and a very special thank you to Daisy, who showed me a good time out on the patio. Here are some photos. enjoy -Ralph. [print_gllr id=1805]
The Unholy Alliance Tour featuring Slayer managed to get all fans in a frenzy with pits on the floor during a 5-hour kick ass event. Special thanks to Adrenaline PR and Heidi Fitzgerald for making this happen for METAL SHOP. Here are some pictures of the show. enjoy -Ralph. [print_gllr id=1785]
What a way to start the long 4th of July weekend with a concert by the Scorpions. Right off the top, the Scorps rocked playing hits ‘Bad Boys Running Wild,’ ‘The Zoo’ and ‘Blackout.’ Thanks to Jeff at Pac Amp for making this happen for METAL SHOP. Here are some pictures of the show….
Dokken rocked the house with a blistering set… playing all their hits, including: ‘Just Got Lucky,’ ‘In My Dreams’ and ‘Alone Again.’ Special thanks to the House of Blues and Trisha for making this happen for METAL SHOP. Here are some pictures of the show, enjoy -Ralph. [print_gllr id=1770]