’80s
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]
The Bay Area Striked Back in Kentucky
Saturday May 7, the rescheduled Bay Area Strikes Back tour came to Northern, Kentucky. Classic thrash made a very loud return this year and the crowd followed suit with normal thrash behavior. The Madison Theater marked a sold-out show of the 34 show trek. The tour was finally rescheduled to spring 2022 after the world started functioning again. The loud, harsh, body surfing movement that began on...[Read More]
Rob Levinson Directs New Focus on Vintage Amityville Murder Case
Any movie or horror fan in recent years knows the name Amityville. Depending on age, the very name conjures anything from eye-like windows, scary pigs to possessions, mirrors and murder. It’s probably the longest running move-franchise ever, challenging even 007 for sequel supremacy. That is if ‘every’ movie bearing the name is counted, and that’s A LOT of illegitimate cinema offspring. Though aft...[Read More]
Evil Invaders – Shattering Reflection’s In Deepest Black
Belgium-based extreme metal new blood Evil Invaders have released album three, Shattering Reflection. A sharp, iron-clawed, speed banging attack designed to whiplash eardrums and damage flesh and bone in the pit. The reflection was a five year project with blood, sweat and tears embedded in the songs, lyrics and riffs. The four-piece outfit is ready to shred and stomp their way across the post-pa...[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]
Winger Sells Out BMI Event Center
Saturday, January 15th droves of fans flocked to Versailles, Ohio and the BMI Speedway to witness two of glam metal’s biggest names. The icy chill didn’t stop anyone from showing up, selling the venue out, filling the inner sanctum to shoulder to shoulder space. Two band’s that filled arena’s in their combined era’s showed they just couldn’t get enough of the live exp...[Read More]
Enuff Z’Nuff – New Year’s Day In the Cincinnati Groove
It was the first day of the new year and 2022 started with a loud colorful bang bringing four bands to the Epic Live Event Center’s Cincinnati stage. Though rain spilled outside, fans of all ages came to witness Cincinnati’s best homegrown talent and glam era veterans Enuff Z’Nuff say goodbye to ’21 and greet ’22 ripping it a new one. Long time bassist and current frontman Chip Z’Nuff played...[Read More]
Enuff Z’Nuff – A Perfectly Imperfect 38 Year Ride
Those that were around or grew up in the ‘80s remember the big hair, big clothes, bigger explosions and loud music. Aqua Net was sprayed like blowtorches with flamethrower force peaking hair at bonfire heights and lighters filled venues during ballads before cell phones existed. Many big names in glam focused on sex, drugs and R&R in song and on the road with several still touring today. Thoug...[Read More]
The Acid King – The Non-Satanic Story of Ricky Kasso
The ‘80s were known for many things. Loud clothes, indulgence of every kind, spandex, big hair and loud, heavy music. It was also the decade that so-called darkness came from the music via misinformation, paranoia, media hype and adult/journalistic finger pointing. This era was called the Satanic Panic. The decade was also known for its legendary and sometimes fatal intake of drugs. The ingredient...[Read More]