Sunset Strip
The 69 Eyes: Spread New Deathly Gospel of Darkness
A new, dark gospel has come from the nether regions of Finland, namely hell-raising Helsinki. The five-man cemetery plotted jam known as The 69 Eyes, have brought forth a new vision of gothic vibes, dark tales of human sickness and twisted psyche’s and inspiration from the bright lights of Hollywood and the Sunset Strip. A bizarre combination to the ear and mind but that’s what Jyrki 69 and his br...[Read More]
JUMP Delivered the Classic Van Halen Experience at J.D. Legends
On Saturday May 4, the sands of JD Legends welcomed a large crowd of devoted fans dedicated to ‘80s rock, pop and early, classic Van Halen. Two bands rocked the stage, the first playing a diverse set of music from a decade they never experienced and the second the same, playing tribute to the legendary Van Halen brothers, Michael Anthony and Diamond Dave. Michael Stephen Neumann (Roth), Eric Suthe...[Read More]
Wednesday 13 Celebrated Metal Menu of Murderdolls in Columbus
Saturday, December 2 Columbus and the King of Clubs welcomed Wednesday 13 with a show honoring the life and music of former band mate and Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison. Jordison passed in 2021 leaving behind several bands and two records with the Murderdolls with Wednesday spending the last months of 2023 playing tribute and reeducating the country on all things Doll related. Black Satellite, Inf...[Read More]
Dokken – Unleashed the Beast in Cincinnati
It was a hot, humid, evening Friday, July 28 in Cincinnati as fans of all ages stood waiting for the doors at Riverfront Live to open for the evenings entertainment. A 2+ hour wait duo to headliner logistical and transportation issues preceded entry keeping the most dedicated and faithful out in the heat, wrapping around the building or in their cars anxiously waiting doors to open. The doors even...[Read More]
Lita Ford – A Runaway Return to J.D. Legends
On Friday, July 14 J.D. Legends hosted the return of rock n’ roll royalty as Lita Ford once again graced the stage. From the early days as a runaway to modern day mayhem, Ford commanded the stage and crowd leaving burning stiletto footprints in her path. The hot summer evening was no exception, slamming out rockers, classics, crowd favorites and a few MTV gems from the ‘80s and ’90s with one...[Read More]
L.A. Guns – Black Diamonds Fired at J.D. Legends
On Friday, June 30, J.D. Legends held another loud, open air, sandy beach party for everyone to come and get their cover tune and retro ‘80s fix in. Area favorite Mad Hatter warmed up an already quite humid stage readying the spotlights for Southern California veterans Sunset Strip brethren L.A. Guns. The history, lore and reputation they brought spoken,, official and what will never be publically...[Read More]
A Welcomed Coop’s Nightmare Haunted at J.D. Legends
Friday October 28th J.D Legends celebrated the most hallowed and cherished weekend of horror fans, metalheads, witches, cave dwellers, sewer rats and coven followers with a tribute to the originator and Godfather of shock rock Alice Cooper. Like Rob Zombie’s said, Cooper did everything first and we’ve been respectfully copying him ever since. Coop’s Nightmare: The Alice Cooper Experience bro...[Read More]
The Glam Slam Tour Shined Loud in Harrison
Thursday, June 23, two of the glam scenes greatest showman and veteran performers Steve Summers of Pretty Boy Floyd and Chip Z’Nuff of psychedelic pounders Enuff Z’Nuff took over the Blue Note stage in Harrison, Ohio to a house of dedicated fans ready to rock out like the MTV generation. The Glam Slam Metal Jam brought new blood in The Midnight Devils, a new breed breathing fresh fire on glam’s et...[Read More]
Kore Rozzik – Cincinnati Bastardized New York Style
On Friday, March 4th, the bastard child of NYC and shock rock savant Kore Rozzik came to the Epic Live Event Center in Cincinnati to charm loyal followers with over the top theatrics, props, personality and animated antics. Part Alice Cooper, part Nikki Sixx and all rock n’ roll showman. He brought the smoke, steam and moolah giving a big show embrace to the venue. He toured with Nita Strauss last...[Read More]
Aces High – Maiden the Seventh Son’s Image at J.D. Legends
Saturday February, 26th Dayton’s premiere Iron Maiden tribute Aces High stormed the J.D. Legends stage taking over shoving a two hour setlist straight down the throat and up the irons of a packed house. The evening’s special attraction came as soon as the show began with the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son album played start to finish followed by a healthy stash of Maiden classics and one newbie. Day...[Read More]
Gardner & James’ Synergy Surges in Cincinnati
On Friday, November 19, rock n’ roll veteran and ‘80s Vixen Janet Gardner came to the young, burgeoning Epic Live Event Center for an evening of loud, energetic hard rock. Support came from singer Amy Sailor and southern Ohio’s thunderous Counting Stars, a group that could meld straight into the sunset scene as much as modern day metal. Gardner accompanied by headbanging partner and husband Justin...[Read More]
Gardner & James – An Eternal Synergy Burns
Interview conducted pre-show at Epic Live Event Center Janet Gardner is probably a household name to most metalheads that stayed up late watching Headbangers Ball in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Back when the hair was almost bigger than the pyro and the actual women were sometimes a challenge to pick out in the crowd. The MTV era was very good to Gardner and her all-female band Vixen, though in rec...[Read More]
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