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The Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops, and Feuds of Hollywood’s Kings of Carnage by Nick De Semlyen Book Review
The Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops, and Feuds of Hollywood’s Kings of Carnage is a great book about movie action heroes of the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Released in 2023, Nick De Semlyen has written a very good book about a few of the biggest action heroes of all time.
The action heroes included in this book are Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chuck Norris, Jackie Chan, Dolph Lundgren, Jean Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, and Bruce Willis.
Each star has some of their history chronicled throughout the book, and some even overlap because some of them worked together at certain points in time.
Lots of great stories here.
If you are a fan of these stars, like I am, then I highly recommend this book.
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Awesome All-Star Group: Kings Of Chaos Concert Review
- Date of Concert: June 21, 2019
- Location of Concert: Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, OH
Well: I went to another PHENOMENAL concert. At the Fraze Pavilion, in Kettering, Ohio, near Dayton. I saw an all-star band called Kings Of Chaos. This band was started some years ago as a side project when musicians are off from their own projects. So, the lineup has fluctuated over the years. People from Billy Gibbons, Slash, Glenn Hughes, and many more have participated. This year, and for four shows only (this was the third), the lineup includes singers Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) and Lou Gramm (Foreigner)! Guitarists Warren DeMartini (RATT) and Gilby Clarke (Guns N Roses), bassist James Lomenzo (White Lion, Pride And Glory, Black Label Society, Megadeth, John Fogerty) and drummer Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, Tony Iommi, Chickenfoot, John Fogerty, just to name a few). This band plays songs of each other’s catalogs, as well as covers of other people’s songs. The band played throughout while the singers would rotate on and off and would come back later. The set started with Dee coming out to sing a few songs, then Sebastian, then Lou, Gilby sang one, Dee returned, then Sebastian, then everyone for the last song. This band is phenomenal, especially Warren DeMartini. I’m a fan of all these people but once again, like I was when I saw RATT in 2007, I was on Warren’s side of the stage (3rd Row this time), and it was a pleasure seeing and hearing him play. He can play anything, as can they all, as you’ll see by the setlist below. I heard every note. It was beautiful. Lou is a legend. One of the best singers ever, and he sang some of his Foreigner songs. Dee sang some TS, RATT, and other songs. Sebastian sang Skid Row, RATT, and other songs. Near the end, Dee ended up grabbing my hand when he was greeting fans up the front. What a moment, because I’m a HUGE fan of his. He’s tweeted me several times and even sent condolences to me in regards to the loss of my Granny. Class act. Sebastian is a true rock and roller, and passionate fan like I am. Has always sang great and still does. Gilby Clarke is cool, James Lomenzo is a solid player, and Kenny Aronoff (nickname Kenny Earnenough according to Sebastian) is a monster player. I can’t say enough about these guys. Great show! My next one is July 5. Love and Peace and thanks to everyone who has sent me condolences about my loss. It’s sad, but life does somehow go on. And like I keep saying, I need things like this concert to keep me going. I hate traveling to and from shows, but the shows always make it all worthwhile. I’m listing the setlist showing what each person sang. Again, the band played all of it. The order may not be quite in sequence but this is definitely the setlist.
Set List:
Dee-We’re Not Gonna Take It, Wanted Man, Highway To Hell Sebastian-Lay It Down, 18 And Life, Round And Round, Youth Gone Wild Lou Gramm-Cold As Ice, Dirty White Boy, Juke Box Hero, Hot Blooded Gilby-Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door Dee-I Wanna Rock, Real Wild Child (musically it was Rock And Roll). This was a “mashup”. Sebastian-Jack And Diane Everyone-Paradise City
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I Hear Music!!: King’s X Concert Review
- Date of Concert: October 21, 2022
- Location of Concert: Hal Rogers Forum in Hazard, KY
Loved seeing King’s X in An Evening with Kings X at The Hal Rogers Center In Hazard Friday night. They’re one of those bands that should be bigger then they are. But they’ve made many great albums (newest release was last month), and they sound so great live. Still the same 3 guys. Singer/bassist Dug Pinnick, guitarist/singer Ty Tabor and drummer Jerry Gaskill. Phenomenal band. I’m glad I finally saw them.
King’s X Band Members:
- Doug Pinnick (Vocals/Bass)
- Ty Tabor (Guitar/Vocals)
- Jerry Gaskill (Drums)
King’s X Set List:
- Groove Machine
- The World Around Me
- Pillow
- Flies and Blue Skies
- Vegetable
- All God’s Children
- Flood Pt. 1
- Nothing But the Truth
- Give It Up
- Let It Rain
- Festival
- Pray
- Watcher
- We Were Born to Be Loved
- Encore: Dogman
- King
- Goldilox
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Farewell KISS?
My favorite band KISS ended their End of the Road (“The Final Tour Ever” for them) tour Saturday, December 2, of 2023.
Now, this is supposed to be the end of KISS as a touring band.
They’ve said this before, though, so we’ll see.
Immediately after the last show, a video was shown showcasing them as Avatars for a new era of KISS.
Now what does this mean? Will this be a destination attraction? A traveling concert tour? Will it be an IMAX exclusive showing? Is it an interactive video game/animated movie? How much will it cost to see? Will there be many different versions? Or something else? Who knows?
I initially was very upset by this announcement, but then I realized that KISS are the kings of merchandising and have shown themselves as superheroes at various points in their career (comic books, movies, cartoons, video games, toys).
So, I see this, whatever it is, as another way to promote themselves as superheroes, particularly to kids.
And it’s only logical that they would do something like this because it’s perfect for them.
And if you look at the videos shown so far about it, on their official website KISSONLINE, then you will see that they are involved in the making of it.
They have donned the motion capture clothes so that the makers of this animation can use their voices, movements and expressions to enhance this viewing experience.
I don’t know what this is yet, but it’s only the beginning of many more merchandising things to come.
I personally want more archive releases, both audio and video. That’s already been happening, but I want more, and I’m sure I’ll get it.
And I don’t know for sure if KISS is truly done playing real live concerts. But if they are, they had a great 50 year run, made many great albums, and have left behind many great memories for fans, such as myself, to love forever. As well as tons of things for new fans to get into, which I think these Avatar things are tailor made for them, again particularly kids.
No matter what happens, though, I have been a fan of this band since 1998 and always will be. I first saw them in concert on December 8 of 1998, and have seen them ultimately 11 times over a 25 year period and have met many of the members.
I love every album and every lineup of the band.
I have no apologies for that.
And I will continue to be a fan until I die.
I love KISS forever!!
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Book Review Index
This is an index of links to all Book Review posts written so far, complete with star ratings. This index is alphabetized by last name of author.
A
- Arnold Schwarzenegger “Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life” ★★★★★
B
- Bob Dylan “The Philosophy of Modern Song” ★★★★
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D
- David Brown “Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: The Wild, Definitive of Rock’s Greatest Supergroup” Book ★★★★
- Desmond Child w/David Ritz “Livin’ On A Prayer: Big Songs Big Life” Book ★★★★★
- Don Felder With Wendy Holden “Heaven And Hell: My Life In The Eagles (1974-2001)-★★★★
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F
G
H
I
- Ian Gillan w/David Cohen-Ian Gillan: The Autobiography of Deep Purple’s Singer-★★★★★
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K
- K.L. Doty w/Jack Russell-The True Tale of Mista Bone: A Rock + Roll Narrative-★★★★
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M
- Miles Davis w/Quincy Troupe-Miles The Autobiography ★★★★★
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- Nick De Semlyn-The Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops, and Feuds of Hollywood’s Kings of Carnage ★★★★★
- Nikki Sixx-The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx ★★★★★
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P
- Pat Benatar w/Patsi Bale Cox-Between a Heart and a Rock Place: A Memoir ★★★★
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R
- Randy Bachman’s Vinyl Tap Stories ★★★★★
- Richard Chamberlain-Shattered Love: A Memoir ★★★★★
- Rob Halford w/Ian Gittans-Biblical: Rob Halford’s Heavy Metal Scriptures ★★★★★
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- Sting-Broken Music ★★★★
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- Todd Rundgren The Individualist: Digressions, Dreams, & Dissertations ★★★
- Tom Selleck You Never Know: A Memoir ★★★★★
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Concert List
Here’s a list of concerts I’ve attended through the years. I’ll update this page as they happen.
Click on date to be taken to the review post.
Dates with * don’t have an accompanying post, so they do not contain a link.
Last update: September 23, 2024
2024
- 1/15/2024– Madonna @Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI
- 2/10/2024 – John 5 And The Creatures @The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 2/20/2024 – Mr. Big @Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI-Mariah went with me. Happy Birthday Mariah!!
- 3/1/2024 – Mammoth WVH/Nita Strauss @Bogarts in Cincinnati, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 3/16/2024 – KK’s Priest/L.A. Guns/Burning Witches @The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH
- 3/22/2024-3/24/2024 – Big Ears Festival (3/22/2024-John Paul Jones, 3/23/2024-Sons Of Chipotle (feat. John Paul Jones), Herbie Hancock, 3/24/2024-John Paul Jones and Thurston Moore) in Knoxville, TN
- 4/6/2024 – Donnie Iris And The Cruisers @The Bluestone in Columbus, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 5/10/2024 – Nolan Taylor: Behind The Curtain Series Event @Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY-My friend Jamie went with me.
- 5/12/2024 – Angel @The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH-I met Angel too for the 2nd time!!
- 5/17/2024 – Saxon/Uriah Heep @Bogarts in Cincinnati, OH
- 5/26/2024 – A Conversation with Rita Moreno @Ohio University Southern Campus in Ironton, OH
- 6/14/2024 – Warrant/Firehouse/Bulletboys @Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, OH
- 6/22/2024 – Molly Hatchet @Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 7/11/2024 – The Artimus Pyle Band @The Ludlow Garage in Cincinnati, OH-I met Artimus!!
- 7/13/2024 – Fanboy Expo Knoxville @Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, TN-I met Danny Glover, Danny Trejo, Michael Rooker, Dave “The Snake” Sabo and Rachel Bolan of the band Skid Row, and Roger Christian of Star Wars and Alien fame.
- 7/20/2024 – Tom Keifer/John Corabi @Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY*-My friend Brandon went with me.
- 8/2/2024 – Creed/3 Doors Down/Finger Eleven @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 9/14/2024 – Horrorhound Weekend @Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH-I met Heather Langenkamp, Tom Atkins, Scott Ian, and Don Shanks.
- 9/22/2024 – Dirty Honey/The Band Feel @Bogarts in Cincinnati, OH
- 9/24/2024 – Extreme/Living Colour @ Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH*
- 9/26/2024 – Burton Cummings @Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, OH*
- 10/4/2024 – The Warren Haynes Band @Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY*-I’m going with my friend Jamie.
- 10/6/2024 – Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters @New Barn Theatre in Mount Vernon, KY*
- 10/17/2024 – Friday The 13th Live w/OG Jason Ari Lehman @Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY*-I’m getting my picture taken with Ari too.
- 10/19/2024 – Scarefest Weekend @Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY*-My friend Jamie is going with me. I’ll be meeting Clive Barker, Dick Warlock, Nick Castle, and R.A. Mihailoff.
- 11/8/2024 – Sebastian Bach @Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY*-I’m going with my friend Brandon.
2023
- 1/21/2023 – Lita Ford/ Firehouse @ Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY-I went with my friend Brandon.
- 2/18/2023 – Jackyl @ Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH
- 3/1/2023 – The Winery Dogs: 202III World Tour @ The King of Clubs in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 3/12/2023 – Angel @ The Token Lounge in Westland, MI-Mariah went with me.
- 3/24/2023 – Mark Farner @ Ritz Theatre in Tiffin, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 3/26/2023 – Fozzy @ Bogart’s in Cincinnati, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 4/4/2023 – Queensryche w/ Marty Friedman; Trauma: Digital Noise Alliance Tour @ Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH
- 4/20/2023 – Hot Tuna: Acoustic 2023 Tour @ Riverfront Live in Cincinnati, OH
- 4/22/2023 – The Joe Perry Project @ The Crofoot in Pontiac, OH
- 4/23/2023 – Kip Winger @ The Belle & The Bear in Cincinnati, OH
- 4/24/2023 – Snarky Puppy: Empire Central North American Tour 2023 @ Ritter Park Amphitheater in Huntington, WV-I went with my brother Christopher and his girlfriend.
- 5/5/2023 – Great White/ Riley’s L.A. Guns w/ Lost Hearts @ Smugglers Run in Wyandotte, MI-I met Riley’s L.A. Guns!! Rest In Peace Steve Riley. Thanks for your kindness to me.
- 5/7/2023 – Seal w/ Trevor Horn: World Tour 2023 @ The Louisville Palace in Louisville, KY
- 5/27/2023 – Sonic Temple Festival (KISS, Rob Zombie, etc.) @ Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH
- 6/10/2023 – Jack Russell’s Great White @ Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH-I met Jack and the band!! Thanks Robby Lochner!!
- 7/1/2023 – Kuarantine w/ Blackwater @ JD Legends in Franklin, OH
- 7/15/2023 – Stryper w/ The Fifth @ Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY
- 7/22/2023 – Vanilla Fudge @ The Kent Stage in Kent, OH
- 7/28/2023 – Grand Funk Railroad @ Goodyear Theater in Akron, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 8/5/2023 – Dokken and Lynch Mob @ Smuggler’s Run in Wyandotte, MI
- 8/10/2023 – Ted Nugent with Opener Hillbilly Vegas @ Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights, OH
- 8/12/2023-8/13/2023 – Huntington Comic & Toy Convention 2023 @ Mountain Health Arena in Huntington, WV
- 8/20/2023 – Jethro Tull The Seven Decades Tour @ The Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights, OH
- 8/23/2023 – Alter Bridge w/Sevendust & MJT @ The Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 8/26/2023 – Sweet & Angel @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH-I met Angel too!!!!!
- 9/2/2023 – Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas @ Portsmouth River Days in Portsmouth, OH-Jamie went with me.
- 9/23/2023 – FarmAid (Willie Nelson & Family/Neil Young/John Mellencamp/Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds/Bob Weir and Wolf Bros/More) @ Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, IN
- 10/9/2023 – Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band @Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, WV
- 10/11/2023 – Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band @Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY-I went with my friend John Robinette.
- 10/14/2023 – Mike Tramp @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH-I met Mike!!
- 10/21/2023 – Scarefest Weekend @ Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY
2022
- 2/25/2022 – Jack Russell’s Great White @ Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 3/12/2022 – New Edition w/Jodeci The Culture Tour @ Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 3/19/2022 – Slaughter @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH
- 3/27/2022 – Judas Priest w/Queensryche 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour @ Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, WV
- 4/2/2022 – Doyle w/Wednesday 13 @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH-My cousin Zachary went with me.
- 4/28/2022 – Steve Hackett An Evening with Steve Hackett: Genesis Revisited, Seconds Out, Plus More @ Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH
- 5/7/2022 – Testament/Exodus/Death Angel @Madison Theater in Covington, KY-My cousin Zachary went with me.
- 5/12/2022 – KISS @ Wright State University Nutter Center in Dayton, OH-I went with my friend John Robinette.
- 6/3/2022 – Huntington Comic & Toy Convention 2022 @ Mountain Health Arena in Huntington, WV
- 6/9/2022 – Kansas @ Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY
- 6/11/2022 – Styx/REO Speedwagon/Loverboy Live & Unzoomed 2022 Tour @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 6/18/2022 – Tom Keifer/LA Guns/Faster Pussycat @ Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 7/9/2022 – Quiet Riot/Blackfoot in Xenia, OH
- 7/23/2022 – Night Ranger @ Rock The Block Wilmington in Wilmington, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 7/30/2022 – Greta Van Fleet w/Rival Sons @ Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 8/12/2022 – Great White/Slaughter @ Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY-I went with my friend Brandon.
- 8/24/2022 – Sammy Hagar And The Circle w/George Thorogood & The Destroyers @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 8/26/2022 – Duran Duran @ Wonderbus Music Fest in Columbus, OH
- 9/18/2022 – The Doobie Brothers @ Bourbon And Beyond in Louisville, KY
- 9/24/2022 – Louder Than Life Festival (KISS, Rob Zombie, Body Count, Alice Cooper, Jerry Cantrell, Sevendust, Airbourne, & more) in Louisville, KY
- 9/28/2022 – Five Finger Death Punch w/Megadeth @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 10/15/2022 – Michael Schenker w/Eric Martin @ The Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 10/21/2022 – King’s X @ Hal Rogers Center in Hazard, KY
- 10/22/2022 – Scarefest Weekend @ Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY
- 10/22/2022 – Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp @ The Louisville Palace in Louisville, KY
- 10/29/2022 – Accept @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH
- 11/4/2022 – Mercyful Fate/Kreator/Midnight @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 11/13/2022 – Steve Vai Inviolate Tour @ Old Forester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, KY
- 11/27/2022 – Amon Amarth The Great Heathen Tour with Special Guests Carcass, Obituary, & Cattle Decapitation @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-My cousin Zachary went with me.
- 11/30/2022 – W.A.S.P. 40 Years Live World Tour 2022 w/Special Guests Armored Saint @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH
2021
- 1/9/2021 – Meeting Dolph Lundgren on Zoom via GalaxyCon
- 1/16/2021 – Meeting John Carpenter on Zoom via GalaxyCon
- 6/6/2021 – Huntington Comic & Toy Convention 2021 (First Year this Event Happened) @ Mountain Health Arena in Huntington, WV
- 7/10/2021 – The Dead Daisies @ Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH
- 7/25/2021 – Michael Bolton @ Columbus Commons in Columbus, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 7/31/2021 – Winger/Autograph @ Rock The Block Wilmington in Wilmington, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 8/3/2021 – Billy Idol @ The Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights, OH
- 8/6/2021 – James Taylor w/Jackson Browne @ The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, WV
- 8/7/2021 – Mammoth WVH (Wolfgang Van Halen) w/Plush @ House Of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friend Kevin.
- 8/21/2021 -The Last In Line @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH
- 9/4/2021 – Grand Funk Railroad @ Portsmouth River Days in Portsmouth, OH
- 9/10/2021 – Billy Joel @ Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, OH
- 9/12/2021 – Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2021 @ Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY
- 9/17/2021 – Geoff Tate @ Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH
- 9/21/2021 – Eric Clapton w/Jimmie Vaughan @ Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN
- 9/28/2021 – Alice Cooper w/Ace Frehley @ The Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 10/2/2021 – Molly Hatchet/Quiet Riot @ Express Live in Columbus, OH
- 10/30/2021 – Kevin Costner And Modern West @ The Corbin Center in Corbin, KY
- 11/13/2021 – Bob Dylan @ Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, WV
- 12/3/2021 – Yngwie Malmsteen @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH-Mariah went with me.
- 12/8/2021 – Genesis The Last Domino Tour @ Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
2020
- 2/27/2020 – Y&T @ Ludlows Garage in Cincinnati, OH
- 11/17/2020 – Melendy Britt Video Shout Out
2019
- 2/10/2019 – Cher @ Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
- 3/3/2019 – Arnold Sports Festival 2019 @ Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH
- 3/9/2019 – Steve Martin and Martin @ Keith Albee Performing Arts Center in Huntington, WV
- 3/16/2019 – KISS @ Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
- 3/22 & 3/24/2019 – Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2019 @ Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY
- 4/7/2019 – Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets @ Palace Theater in Columbus, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
- 4/13/2019 – ASW All Star Wrestling @ Madison Civic Center in Madison, WV
- 4/28/2019 – Overkill/Death Angel @ House Of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friend Kevin.
- 6/1/2019 – George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic/Galactic/Fishbone/Miss Velvet and The Blue Wolf @Riverfront Live in Cincinnati, OH
- 6/21/2019 – Kings Of Chaos @ Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, OH
- 7/5/2019 – Yes/Asia/John Lodge/Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy @ Express Live in Columbus, OH
- 7/12/2019 – Peter Frampton/Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my Aunt Kim and her friend Barry.
- 7/13/2019 – Dennis DeYoung @ Columbus Commons in Columbus, OH
- 7/30/2019 – Jeff Lynne’s ELO @ Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH (I went with my friend Chris Perkins-RIP) & William Shatner Birthday Shout Out
- 8/10/2019 – Santana/The Doobie Brothers @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 8/13/2019 – Brian Wilson @ The Rose Music Center At The Heights in Huber Heights, OH
- 8/16/2019 – Jon Anderson @ People’s Bank Theatre in Marietta, OH
- 8/24/2019 – Bubba Fest @ Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, TN
- 8/31/2019 – Blue Oyster Cult @ Portsmouth River Days in Portsmouth, OH-My friend Jamie went with me.
- 9/7/2019 – L.A. Guns @ The Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH
- 9/8/2019 – The B-52s/OMD/Berlin @ The Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights, OH
- 9/14/2019 – Scarefest Weekend @ Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY
- 9/21/2019 – Cincinnati Comic Expo @ Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 9/22/2019 – The Outlaw Music Festival @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 10/10/2019 – Hugh Jackman @ The Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH
- 11/11/2019 – Slayer/Primus/Ministry/Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals @ KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY-My cousin Zachary went with me.
- 11/23/2019 – GalaxyCon Louisville 2019 @ Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY
- 12/21/2019 – An Evening With Chevy Chase @ Palace Theater in Columbus, OH
2018
- 3/10/2018 – Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2018 @ Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY-My cousin Zachary went with me.
- 3/16/2018 – Michael Schenker Fest @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friend Kevin.
- 4/3/2018 – Dirkschneider @ Trixie’s Entertainment Complex in Louisville, KY
- 4/6/2018 – REO Speedwagon/STYX/Don Felder @ Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
- 4/14/2018 – The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony 2018 @ Cleveland Public Auditorium in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 5/1/2018 – Foo Fighters/The Struts @Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 5/22/2018 – Chicago @ Charleston Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, WV
- 6/5/2018 – Jackson Browne @ PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH
- 6/12/2018 – Alison Krauss @ Charleston Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, WV & 6/14/2018 – ZZ Top/John Fogerty @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I took my Mom to the Alison show and my Dad to the Fogerty/ZZ Top show. Birthday presents.
- 6/26/2018 – Foreigner/Whitesnake/Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 7/29/2018 – Rod Stewart/Cyndi Lauper @ KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY
- 8/8/2018 – Paul Rodgers/Jeff Beck/Ann Wilson/Deborah Bonham @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 8/21/2018 – Deep Purple/Judas Priest @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-My cousin Zachary went with me.
- 8/25/2018 – Dee Snider (missed his show)/Dokken/Warrant @ The Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 9/9/2018 – Buddy Guy @ The Clay Center in Charleston, WV
- 9/15/2018 – Cincinnati Comic Expo @ Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 9/16/2018 – Glenn Hughes @ The House Of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary and my friend Kevin.
- 9/22/2018 – William Shatner Live On Stage Following a Screening of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan @ The Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH
- 10/19/2018 – Phil Collins @ Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH-My cousin Zachary went with me.
- 10/23/2018 – Elton John @ KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY
- 12/1/2018 – Louisville Supercon 2018 (only event with this name, never happened again) @ Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY
- 12/15/2018 – Lynch Mob @ The Venue Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH
2017
- 3/5/2017 – Arnold Sports Festival Arnold Seminar @Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH
- 3/13/2017 – Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2017 @ Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY
- 3/18/2017 – Bon Jovi @ Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH-I went with my school friend Heather.
- 3/28/2017 – UFO/Saxon/Jared James Nichols @ The House Of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friends Jamie and Kevin.
- 4/25/2017 – Alice Cooper @Charleston Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, WV
- 4/26/2017 – Def Leppard/Poison/Tesla @KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY-I went with my school friend Heather.
- 5/16/2017 – Red Hot Chili Peppers/Irontom/Jack Irons @KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY
- 5/22/2017 – Hall & Oates/Tears For Fears @Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH
- 5/28/2017 – Roger Waters @ KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY-I went with my brother Christopher.
- 5/30/2017 – Neil Diamond @ The Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friend Chris Perkins (RIP).
- 6/5/2017 – Sammy Hagar and The Circle @ The Rose Music Center At The Heights in Huber Heights, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 6/12/2017 – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers/Joe Walsh @ U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH
- 6/27/2017 – Journey/Asia @ Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 6/28/2017 – Dead And Company @ The Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 7/1/2017 – U2/One Republic @ Firstenergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
- 7/18/2017 – Slayer/Lamb Of God/Behemoth @Express Live in Columbus, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 7/21/2017 – Queen + Adam Lambert @ The Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 8/1/2017 – Graham Nash @ Lexington Opera House in Lexington, KY
- 8/8/2017 – Foreigner/Cheap Trick/Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnat, OH-I met Mick Jones of Foreigner!! My cousin Zachary went with me to the show.
- 9/10/2017 – Deep Purple/Alice Cooper/Edgar Winter @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary and friend Jamie.
- 9/12/2017 – Queens Of The Stone Age/Royal Blood @Express Live in Columbus, OH
- 9/14/2017 – Danzig/Corrosion Of Conformity/Acid Witch/Mutoid Man @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 10/2/2017 – Stephen Stills and Judy Collins @ Keith Albee Performing Arts Center in Huntington, WV
- 10/24/2017 – The Eagles @ KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY-I went with my Aunt Kim and her friend Barry.
- 10/27/2017 – Dee Snider @ MGM Northfield Park in Northfield, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 11/5/2017 – David Crosby @ The Kent Stage in Kent, OH
2016
- 3/16/2016 – Arnold Classic Seminar With Arnold @Hilton Grand Ballroom in Columbus, OH
- 3/8/2016 – Slayer/Testament/Carcass @LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary and friend Jamie.
- 4/5/2016 – Halestorm/Lita Ford/Dorothy @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
- 4/24/2016 – My Name is on a Jake “The Snake” Roberts Documentary
- 5/24/2016 – Sebastian Bach/Santa Cruz @Bogarts in Cincinnati, OH
- 5/29/2016 – Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience @Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH
- 6/7/2016 – Steely Dan/Steve Winwood @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
- 6/14/2016 – Whitesnake/Whitford St. Holmes @PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH-I met Brad Whitford and Derek St. Holmes!!
- 6/21/2016 – Sting/Peter Gabriel @Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
- 6/22/2016 – Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band @PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH
- 7/6/2016 – Guns N Roses/Tyler Bryant And The Shakedown @Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH
- 7/12/2016 – Slipknot/Marilyn Manson @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my school friend Brandy.
- 7/22/2016 – Heart/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts/Cheap Trick @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 7/26/2016 – John Moreland/Tyler Childers @The V Club in Huntington, WV-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 8/3/2016 – John Kay & Steppenwolf/Foghat @2016 Ohio State Fair Celeste Center in Columbus, OH
- 8/21/2016 – Michael McDonald/Boz Scaggs @PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH
- 8/23/2016 – Don Henley @PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH
- 8/30/2016 – Ace Frehley @Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, KY-I went with my cousin Zachary and friend Jamie. I met Ace!!
- 9/4/2016 – AC/DC w/Axl Rose singing @Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
- 9/10/2016 – KISS/The Dead Daisies @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 11/2/2016 – Bob Dylan @The Clay Center in Charleston, WV
- 11/9/2016 – ZZ Top @The Clay Center in Charleston, WV
2015
- 1/16/2015 – Meeting Mr. Eric Braeden in Charleston, WV
- 3/8/2015 – 2015 Arnold Classic Seminar With Arnold @Hilton Grand Ballroom in Columbus, OH
- 5/15/2015 – The Who/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts @Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 5/17/2015 – Judas Priest/Saxon @The Shoe-Horseshoe Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 5/30/2015 – The Rolling Stones/Kid Rock @Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 6/8/2015 – RUSH @Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
- 7/7/2015 – Whitesnake/The Answer @The Rose Music Center At The Heights in Huber Heights, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 8/17/2015 – Def Leppard/Styx/Tesla @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 8/31/2015 – Van Halen/Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 9/22/2015 – Scorpions/Queensryche @LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 9/23/2015 – Ghost/Purson @Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 10/11/2015 – Motley Crue/Alice Cooper @Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 10/13/2015 – Paul McCartney @Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 10/19/2015 – Cannibal Corpse/Cattle Decapitation/Soreption/Empure @The V Club in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 10/27/2015 – Boz Scaggs @Keith Albee Performing Arts Center in Huntington, WV
2014
- 4/15/2014 – Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band @Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 7/6/2014 – Motley Crue/Alice Cooper @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 7/15/2014 – KISS/Def Leppard @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 7/22/2014 – Aerosmith/Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 8/26/2014 – KISS/Def Leppard @Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary and my friend Jamie.
- 9/9/2014 – Chris Robinson Brotherhood @Park Street Patio in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 10/1/2014 – Pearl Jam @U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 12/14/2014 – Meeting Jake The Snake Roberts in Ashland, KY
2013
- 2/16/2013 – The Who @KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY
- 7/24/2013 – Bad Company/Lynyrd Skynyrd/Black Stone Cherry @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 8/9/2013 – Rob Zombie/Mastodon/Machine Head @LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 10/22/2013 – Lionize @A&R Music Bar in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 11/5/2013 – Overkill/Kreator/Warbringer @Alrosa Villa Nightclub in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
2012
- 5/12/2012 – Godsmack/Staind/Halestorm @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
- 5/25/2012 – Hellyeah @The V Club in Huntington, WV
- 7/24/2012 – Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival (Slipknot/Slayer/Motorhead/Anthrax/Hatebreed/More) @Riverbend Music Center and PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 8/31/2012 – KISS/Motley Crue @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary and friend Jamie.
2011
- 1/25/2011 – Avenged Sevenfold/Stone Sour/Hollywood Undead/New Medicine @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 2/18/2011 – TNA Wrestling Live! House Show @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
- 3/20/2011 – WWE Smackdown Road To Wrestlemania House Show @ Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV
- 4/17/2011 – TNA Wrestling Lockdown PPV @U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 6/26/2011 – Motley Crue/Poison/New York Dolls @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 7/19/2011 – Steely Dan @PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH
- 8/17/2011 – Alice Cooper @LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 9/16/2011 – WWE Raw and Smackdown Supershow House Show @Big Sandy Superstore in Huntington, WV
- 11/8/2011 – Judas Priest/Black Label Society/Thin Lizzy @U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 11/27/2011 – Alice Cooper @Keith Albee Performing Arts Center in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.
2010
- 4/10/2010 – TNA Wrestling Live! House Show @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
- 4/13/2010 – AC/DC @Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY
- 4/19/2010 – Alice In Chains/Shooter Jennings @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 7/21/2010 – Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2010 (KORN/Rob Zombie/Lamb Of God/Five Finger Death Punch) @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 7/30/2010 – KISS @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my Dad and cousin Zachary.
- 9/2/2010 – Aerosmith/Sammy Hagar & The Wabos @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 10/7/2010 – Meeting Mick Foley at Marshall University in Huntington, WV
- 10/12/2010 – Slayer/Megadeth/Anthrax/Jim Florentine @Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY-I went with my cousin Zachary.
2009
- 2/20/2009 – WWE Raw/ECW Road To Wrestlemania House Show @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
- 2/25/2009 – Disturbed/Sevendust/Skindred @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 5/2/2009 – TNA Wrestling Live! House Show @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
- 7/21/2009 – Judas Priest/Whitesnake/Pop Evil @PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 8/14/2009 – Cruefest 2 (Motley Crue/Godsmack/Theory Of A Dead Man/Drowning Pool/Charm City Devils) @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- 11/25/2009 – Rob Zombie/Captain Klegg and The Night Creatures/Nekromantix @LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
2008
- 4/19/2008 – Robert Plant and Alison Krauss w/T Bone Burnett @The Louisville Palace in Louisville, KY-I went with my friend Barry.
- 5/10/2008 – WWE Smackdown & ECW Presents Wrestlemania Revenge House Show @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
- 7/12/2008 – WWE Raw Presents Summerfest House Show @Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV
- 7/18/2008 – Robert Plant and Alison Krauss w/T Bone Burnett @Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY-I went with my Aunt Kim and friend Barry.
- 8/19/2008 – Cruefest (Motley Crue/Buckcherry/Papa Roach/SIXX AM, Trapt) @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
2007
- 5/8/2007 – Heaven And Hell (Black Sabbath w/Dio)/Megadeth/Machine Head (Missed MH) @U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
- 6/19/2007 – Poison/RATT @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
- 8/3/2007 – WWE Raw Presents Biggest Party of Summer House Show @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
- 9/2/2007 – RUSH @Germain Amphitheater in Columbus, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
- 10/10/2007 – Van Halen @Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
- 10/21/2007 – The Misfits @Columbia Music Hall in Portsmouth, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
- 11/25/2007 – WWE Presents Smackdown/ECW Live! House Show @Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV-I went with my Aunt Karen and her son, my cousin Zachary.
2006
- 8/5/2006 – The Black Crowes/Drive By Truckers/Robert Randolph @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my brother Christopher and some of his friends.
2005
- July 4th week of 2005 – Grand Funk Railroad/The Loving Spoonful/John Michael Montgomery @Summer Motion in Ashland, KY
- 8/1/2005 – Shadows Fall/Trivium/Bury Your Dead/Gizmachi (Only saw Shadows Fall do their soundcheck and a local band opener, who was a friend of a friend’s band that a friend and I were there to film) @Monkey Bar in Huntington, WV-I went with my friend Jamie.
- 8/28/2005 – Motley Crue @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my brother Christpher.
- 8/31/2005 – Gigantour (Megadeth/Dream Theater/Fear Factory/Nevermore/Life Of Agony/Symphony X/Dry Kill Logic/Bobaflex) @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.
2004
- 4/28/2004 – Metallica/Godsmack @Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY-I went with my brother Christopher.
- 7/20/2004 – Ozzfest 2004 (Black Sabbath/Judas Priest/Slayer/Dimmu Borgir-only saw some of them, missed all the ones before them) @Germain Amphitheater in Columbus, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
2003
- 7/2/2003 – Queensryche/Dream Theater/Fates Warning @LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
- 7/3/2003 – The Doobie Brothers @Summer Motion in Ashland, KY-I went with my parents.
- 8/9/2003 – Iron Maiden/Dio/Motorhead @Germain Amphitheater in Columbus, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
2002
- 2/10/2002 – Judas Priest/Anthrax @Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH-My parents took me.
- 7/5/2002 – The Beach Boys (Mike Love and Bruce Johnston) @Summer Motion in Ashland, KY-I went with my parents.
- 8/8/2002 – Tool/Tomahawk @Huntington Civic Center in Huntington, WV-I went with my brother Christopher.
- 8/21/2002 – Slayer @Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
2001
- June of 2001 – The Byrds tribute band @Ironton, OH-I went with my parents.
- 6/30/2001 – Lynyrd Skynyrd/Deep Purple/Ted Nugent @Polaris Amphitheater in Columbus, OH
- 7/11/2001 – Aerosmith/Fuel @Polaris Amphitheater in Columbus, OH-My parents took me.
2000
- 5/2/2000 – KISS/Ted Nugent/Skid Row @Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV-My Dad took me.
- 7/30/2000 – Def Leppard/The Unband @Polaris Amphitheater in Columbus, OH-My parents took me.
1999
- 7/14/1999 – Motley Crue/Scorpions/Flash Bastard @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-My parents took me.
1998
- 12/8/1998 – KISS w/Openers Econoline Crush @Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV-My Dad took me.
1991
- 1/14/1991 – WWF House Show @Huntington Civic Center in Huntington, WV-My Dad took me.
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Heavy & Loud!: Amon Amarth w/Carcass, Obituary, & Cattle Decapitation Concert Review
- Date of Concert: November 27, 2022
- Location of Concert: Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
- Openers: Carcass, Obituary, & Cattle Decapitation
My cousin Zachary and I went to see Amon Amarth/Carcass/Obituary/Cattle Decapitation Sunday night in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center. What a great, heavy concert. Cattle Decapitation started the show and they were very good. Obituary then came on and were really good. One of my favorites of the night. Carcass then came on and were solid. This was the second time I’d seen them. Then the main event happened: Amon Amarth!!!! I told my cousin many years ago I would take him to see them play a headline show. I kept my promise. And I just wanted to see them too. They put on quite a show. During a couple of the songs, a lot of the crowd sat down on the floor and acted as if they were rowing a boat. See, Amon Amarth’s gimmick is that they’re Vikings and they’re into Viking lore and so part of their stage show appears that their drum set is on a boat. Knights even came out a couple of times and fought each other. The singer even battled a dragon at one point with a Thor like hammer!!! Aside from very tall people in front of me at times, it was a fun, loud, heavy show. Just how I like it. This was a really cool bill and I enjoyed all the bands, but Amon Amarth and Obituary were definitely my favorites. I have one more show to see this year: W.A.S.P. Nation (Official) and Armored Saint Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio at The KING of CLUBS. I’m actually meeting Armored Saint too which I’m excited about too. That will end my 2022 year of concerts, but I’m already booked for several next year and keep eyeing/waiting for more. Stay tuned.
Amon Amarth Band Members:
- Johan Hegg (Lead Vocals)
- Olavi Mikkonen (Lead Guitar)
- Johan Soderberg (Rhythm Guitar)
- Ted Lundstrom (Bass)
- Jocke Wallgren (Drums)
Carcass Band Members:
- Jeff Walker (Lead Vocals/Bass)
- Bill Steer (Guitar/Additional Vocals)
- Daniel Wilding (Drums/Additional Vocals)
Obituary Band Members:
- John Tardy (Vocals)
- Kenny Andrews (Lead Guitar)
- Trevor Peres (Rhythm Guitar)
- Terry Butler (Bass)
- Donald Tardy (Drums)
Cattle Decapitation Band Members:
- Travis Ryan (Vocals)
- Josh Elmore (Guitar)
- Belisario Dimuzio (Guitar)
- Olivier Pinard (Bass)
- Dave McGraw (Drums)
Amon Amarth Set List:
- Guardians of Asgaard
- Raven’s Flight
- Deceiver of the Gods
- Oden Owns You All
- The Pursuit of Vikings
- The Great Heathen Army
- Get in the Ring
- Destroyer of the Universe
- Put Your Back into the Oar
- Cry of the Black Birds
- The Way of Vikings
- First Kill
- Shield Wall
- Raise Your Horns
- Encore: Twilight of the Thunder God
Carcass Set List:
- Redneck Stomp
- Sentence Day
- A Lesson in Vengeance
- Visions in My Head
- Circle of the Tyrants
- The Wrong Time
- I’m In Pain
- Don’t Care
Obituary Set List:
- Buried Dreams
- Kelly’s Meat Emporium
- Incarnated Solvent Abuse
- Under the Scalpel Blade
- This Mortal Coil
- Dance of Ixtab (Psychopomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in B)
- Genital Grinder
- The Scythe’s Remorseless Swing
- Corporal Jigsore Quandary
- Heartwork
- Carneous Cacoffiny (Outro)
Cattle Decapitation Set List:
- The Genocide
- Vulturous
- Finish Them
- We Eat Our Young
- Time’s Cruel Curtain
- Bring Back the Plague
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Phenomenal!!: Michael Schenker/Eric Martin Concert Review
- Date of Concert: October 15, 2022
- Location of Concert: The Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, OH
- Opener: Images of Eden
Holy cow what a concert! My girlfriend and I saw Michael Schenker: 50th Anniversary The great guitarist Michael Schenker and his phenomenal band, singer Eric Martin of Mr. Big opened, as well as a band we saw open for Yngwie Malmsteen last year, Images Of Eden. Mariah Startzman and I had a ball!! She’s been wanting to see Michael for some time now and he did not disappoint. I’m glad you saw him Mariah. This was my second time seeing him. He’s one of the best guitarists ever.Not an opinion. It’s a fact. Eric Martin and his band played a great, but short set as did Images Of Eden. This was definitely my favorite concert this year so far. Wow!! I’ll do it again Friday and Saturday. King’s X Friday, ScareFest Horror & Paranormal Convention 2022 Saturday day and Jeff Beck & Johnny Depp: Live in Concert Saturday night.
Michael Schenker Band Members:
- Michael Schenker (Lead Guitar)
- Ronnie Romero (Lead Vocals)
- Steve Mann (Guitar/Keyboards)
- Bodo Schopf (Drums)
- Barend Courbois (Bass)
Eric Martin Band Members:
- Eric Martin (Vocals/Guitar)
- Paul Pesco (Guitar)
- PJ Farley (Bass)
- Ben Hans (Drums)
Images of Eden Band Members:
- Gordon Tittsworth (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar))
- Steve Dorssom (Drums)
- Eric Mulvaine (Bass)
- Carlos Urquidi (Lead Guitar)
- Dean Harris (Piano/Keyboards)
Michael Schenker Set List:
- Into The Arena
- Cry For The Nations
- Doctor Doctor
- We Are The Voice
- Looking For Love
- Red Sky
- Sail The Darkness
- Emergency
- Lights Out
- Armed And Ready
- A King Has Gone
- Rock Bottom
- Shoot Shoot
- Let It Roll
- Natural Thing
- Too Hot To Handle
- Only You Can Rock Me
Eric Martin Set List:
- What If We Were New?
- Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song)
- Alive And Kickin’
- Take Cover
- Wild World
- Dancin’ With My Devils
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I Saw Bob Dylan Again!!: Bob Dylan Concert Review
- Date of Concert: November 13, 2021
- Location of Concert: Charleston Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, WV
I saw Bob Dylan in Charleston, WV Saturday night. I only took 4 pictures because security was strict about that. That’s ok though. It was a very good show. About 90 minutes. Bob mostly played songs from his great latest album called Rough And Rowdy Ways. And he played a few older songs too. He mostly played the piano while he sang. He’s a great pianist. His band is great and everyone seemed to be having fun. Bob even was clowning around with one of his guys when he was introducing the band. What can I say? He’s a national treasure and I’m glad he’s still here making music and making people happy with his music. This was the second time I saw Bob. Many people don’t like his voice but it’s never bothered me. I’ve been a fan since high school. I have two more concerts to see this year (Official Yngwie Malmsteen December 3 and Genesis December 8th!!) Let’s do this!!
Bob Dylan Set List:
- Watching The River Flow
- Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I’ll Go Mine)
- I Contain Multitudes
- False Prophet
- When I Paint My Masterpiece
- Black Rider
- I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight
- My Own Version Of You
- Early Roman Kings
- To Be Alone With You
- Key West (Philosopher Pirate)
- Gotta Serve Somebody
- I’ve Made Up My Mind To Give Myself To You
- Melancholy Mood
- Mother Of Muses
- Goodbye Jimmy Reed
- Every Grain Of Sand
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I Met Dee!! My Scarefest Weekend Experience
- Date of Event: September 14, 2019
- Location of Event: Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY
I went to Scarefest 2019 today in Lexington, Kentucky. There were several cool celebrities there like Lee Majors (who I have met twice, very nice man), Bruce Campbell, Clu Gulager, Mick Foley, and others. But I went there specifically to meet one of my biggest heroes: Dee Snider!! Dee signed all of my stuff. We conversed. He insisted I take pictures of him signing my stuff. He was funny. He was sooo nice to me. I had tweeted Dee on and off a bunch for a few years, and one day this year, I sent him a few pics of the stuff I have of his work (CDs, DVDs) saying I need to figure out what to bring to this event for him to sign. He was blown away by it. Instead of just saying oh that’s cool Lucas or words to that effect, Dee said “You’re hardcore. Bring what you got and I’ll sign all of it”. And he did. I’ve been a fan for 21 years. I sadly never got to see his band Twisted Sister in concert, but I did finally see Dee in 2017 in Northfield, Ohio. And I saw him in Kettering, Ohio this summer with Kings Of Chaos. It was an honor meeting Dee today. He went above and beyond for me, and he didn’t have to. But I will forever appreciate his kindness and generosity. And thank you to Danny Stanton for helping make this happen for me as well. The last thing I said to Dee was that I’m a fan for life. And I am. Another big highlight in my life. This is what I live for.
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