On my way into The Viper Room, I thought about my trip to Universal Studios last week when I realized that the Terminator 2 3-D show has been completely shut down, as they’re building something new (and probably lame) in its place.   Along with the Gibson Amphitheatre shutting down this summer (for the ultra-lane new Harry Potter attraction), Universal just seems to keep dishing out the bad news this year.   Since I really don’t see the point in going to Universal Studios or CityWalk anymore, I went ahead and threw away my annual pass, which doesn’t expire until sometime next year.  It doesn’t really matter anymore.  Case closed.

SchwarZenatoR cheered me up about all that with their incredibly touching tribute to Arnold Schwarzenegger.  I figured it was going to rock, but had no idea it would be this intensely amusing and technically brilliant.    The guys jokingly walked around the stage using their fake Austrian accents and “Arnoldisms”, while pictures of Arnold and lyrics displayed on the wall while playing music that was in no way a joke.    I haven’t seen a band shred like this in quite a while and their style of music is unique and extraordinary.   Everything about this band was magnificent – from the killer bass playing, to the monster drumming, guitar shredding and great singing, they put on a truly incredible performance.  

They even played a little Slayer as a tribute to Jeff Hanneman and then went right back to rocking the Arnold-themed tunes.   This was a devastating set of brutally cool tunes.    I feel stupid for not buying a bunch of their merch after the show.   This is definitely a band I look forward to seeing again…  I need to see this band again.

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 SPONSORED BY MARSHALL AMPS / NATAL DRUMS

CO-SPONSORED BY MODERN DRUMMER

“I had this idea back in 2010 when one day it occurred to me that John Bonham and Led Zeppelin were the only band I had never stopped listening to for over 30 years. The idea literally came to me in that instant. I was going to go for a backyard party or a kegger in a rehearsal room, but then figured if all these drummers actually get together and make it a “thing,” it should be made available for people to see.

The concept is simple: each drummer chooses his or her favorite Led Zeppelin song and plays it on an amber acrylic drum kit with house band “The Moby Dicks.” This coming together of the world’s best drummers also brings with it an undeniable, communal spirit that is very hard to find at any other type of rock show. We all have a great time as it’s all about celebrating the amazing drumming of John Bonham and his timeless impact. The energy is thick, the egoless vibes prevail and we all walk away with great memories! I’ve never seen so many smiling faces at a rock show!”- BRIAN TICHY

DATES AND TICKET INFORMATION:

MAY 30  (New York City):

http://concerts.livenation.com/event/00004A523DDCD605

MAY 31 (LONG ISLAND):

 
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail;jsessionid=txvkl959AaROcBoOx27pUg**.node9?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3532664

JUNE 1 (New Jersey):

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00004A46DD4EF67F

JUST ADDED TO THE NYC SHOW!!!

CHAD SMITH OF THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, CHICKENFOOT AND THE BOMBASTIC MEATBATS!!

APPEARING IN NEW JERSEY:

Eddie Trunk (“That Metal Show”) HOST OF THE NJ EVENT

 Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER) NJ

APPEARING AT ALL 3 EVENTS! (NYC, LI, NJ) with more drummers and special guests to be announced!:

 

Michael Cartellone (LYNYRD SKYNYRD, DAMN YANKEES) (NYC, LI, NJ)

Joe Franco (GOOD RATS, TWISTED SISTER, WIDOWMAKER) (NYC, LI, NJ)

Jerry Gaskill (KING’S X) (NYC, LI, NJ)

Jojo Mayer (NERVE) (NYC, LI, NJ)

Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE) (NYC, LI, NJ)

 Jonathan Mover (ARETHA FRANKLIN, JOE SATRIANI) (NYC, LI, NJ)

A.J. Pero (TWISTED SISTER) (NYC, LI, NJ)

Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH) (NYC, LI, NJ)

Matt Starr (ACE FREHLEY, BURNING RAIN) (NYC, LI, NJ)

 

Steven Wolf (ALICIA KEYS, PINK, BRITNEY SPEARS) (NYC, LI, NJ)

Chad Szeliga (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/ BREAKING BENJAMIN) (NYC, LI, NJ)

Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER, S.U.N.) (NYC, LI, NJ)

Carmine Appice (drum legend, HOSTING all 3 events/ co-hosting NJ event with Eddie Trunk)

EACH SHOW (NYC, LI, NJ) ALSO INCLUDES THESE CONFIRMED SPECIAL GUESTS:

Sir Russell Allen and Mike Orlando (ADRENALINE MOB, TRED)

AND…….JUST ADDED TO ALL THREE SHOWS (NYC, LI, NJ) !:

Ron Lipnicki (OVERKILL)

Danny Schuler (BIOHAZARD)

John Hummel (MATT O’REE BAND)

APPEARING AT NYC AND LONG ISLAND:

Rod Morgenstein(Dixie Dregs, Winger)

ALSO APPEARING IN LONG ISLAND AND NEW JERSEY:

Liberty Devitto (BILLY JOEL) LI/ NJ
APPEARING IN NYC:

 Randy Jackson (ZEBRA)

 

NIKKI GLASPIE (Beyonce’ / 9th Power / Dumpstaphunk)

Thommy Price (Joan Jett, Billy Idol)

JUST ADDED:

AARON COMESS (Spin Doctors)

ZACK ALFORD – (David Bowie) NYC

JIMMY KUNES – vocalist (Cactus, Savoy Brown)

LONG ISLAND

Rob Bailey (opening with an acoustic set)

Corky Laing (Mountain)

Dom Famularo (World Famous Drum Clinician/Teacher)

NEW JERSEY

Van Romaine (Steve Morse Band)

EACH EVENT CULMINATES WITH A SUPER JAM THAT FEATURES EACH DRUMMER (EXPECT MANY SURPRISES YOU’LL BE SURE NOT TO WANT TO MISS!)

THE MOBY DICKS (House Band for the drummers):

Rob Clores (BLACK CROWES, ENRIQUE IGLESIAS) – Keyboards (East Coast Moby Dick/Special Guest)

John “JD” DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, C.O.P.) – Bass (East Coast Moby Dick/Special Guest)

CHAS “There’s A Feeling I Get When I Look To The” WEST (FOREIGNER, BONHAM)- VOCALS

BRENT WOODS (VINCE NEIL, SEBASTIAN BACH, BRENTWOODS FOREST)- GUITAR

BRIAN THOMAS TICHY (S.U.N.) – GUITAR

Brian Thomas Tichy and his partner Joe Sutton have decided to bring their Bonzo Bash/ John Bonham celebration to New York and New Jersey for 3 shows commemorating the life of rock’s ultimate drummer! The spectacles, co-sponsored by Modern Drummer Magazine, have been booked on May 30th, May 31st and June 1st to pay tribute to John Henry Bonham on and around what would have been his 65th birthday! Their bud, That Metal Shows’ Rockologist Eddie Trunk will be co-hosting the NJ show, as drum legend Carmine Appice co-hosts all 3.

 

MAY 30 (NYC):
http://concerts.livenation.com/event/00004A523DDCD605

MAY 31 (LI):
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail;jsessionid=txvkl959AaROcBoOx27pUg**.node9?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3532664

JUNE 1 (NJ):
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00004A46DD4EF67F

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METAL!!!  

Prior to the live airing of Damage Inc. at the Roxy for AXS TV, Metallica was rebroadcast on AXS TV from their performance two weeks at the Golden Gods Awards.  

This was easily the heaviest, loudest and most attended The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands show to date.    In what was a most fitting tribute to Metallica, Damage Inc. literally transformed into Metallica and rocked to a very packed crowd at The Roxy.   Starting off with “Enter Sandman” and rocking through some of the hits, the place was going wild.  The singer, Chris Knight, clearly resembles James Hetfield and was a perfect match for his vocals and guitar work and each member of the band displayed their unique talents and quality musicianship.

 

Chris Knight (vocals, rhythm guitar)- plays James Hetfield

Kevin Knight (bass) – refers to himself as the band’s “Jason Trujillo”

Tone DeCorte (drums)- playing the part of Lars Ulrich

Chris Brightwell (lead guitar)- playing the part of Kirk Hammett

Damage Inc. delivered a truly crushing performance, some of which may, at times, have actually been a bit better than the real thing.

 

The crowd reaction said it all.   Fans were going nuts for a solid hour (less the three minute break) and with an extra song thrown in for the live audience as a bonus.

 

The vocals, guitar, drums and bass were all fantastic.  The lead guitar playing outshined the guitar work on the original recordings.  Chris Brightwell threw in some extra leads, guitar tricks, whammy bar dives and other shredding that really added a lot to the songs while remaining true to the Metallica sound.    Tone DeCorte’s drumming was as good as, if not better than Lars, as he rocked this kit throughout the set.  Kevin Knight plodded around the stage in true Metallica style and rocked out on the 5 string bass.  His playing, facial expressions and mannerisms were a perfect match for the role.  

 

They played a varied set with old and newer songs spanning the course of many of their albums from the 80s to near present day Metallica.  The crowd loved every second and the viewers at home gave their praise as well via Twitter during the live airing of the concert.

     

SET LIST:

ENTER SANDMAN

WHEREVER I MAY ROAM

FUEL

MASTER OF PUPPETS

ONE

FADE TO BLACK

FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS

SEEK AND DESTROY

after the live telecast concluded, they also played CREEPING DEATH.

 

It’s safe to say that Damage Inc. exceeded all expectations for what a Metallica tribute band could be.

 

   

Mike McManus from Queen Nation was in attendance (sans the Brian May wig) to rock out to Damage Inc.

Thomas and Elizabeth Lang were also on hand to check out Damage Inc. and they had many great things to say about the band after the show (stay tuned for some of that footage as well as several fans’ reactions of the performance).  For those that aren’t aware, Thomas is truly a world class drummer and when Tone found out he was in attendance and Thomas praised his performance, he was beside himself.

Check out the DAMAGE INC. website, follow them on Twitter (@socaldamageinc) and Facebook and be sure to follow AXSCONCERTS,  AXSTV, and Katie Daryl

Post show with the guys at The Rainbow.  It was great to see their reaction to having just played the biggest gig of their lives to a national audience.

 

Damage, Inc. has been together since 2004.   There aren’t too many bands out there that have lasted that long.  They are the real deal and they definitely nailed it for their Metallica set.   They have many great things to look forward to after being on the show.   

Here’s their recent release on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/damage-inc-southern-californias/id605355148

 

 

Lorn form YouTellConcerts.com met up with fans after Damage Inc. Metallica Tribute at The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands on AXS TV to get their opinions on the show.