Rock 108 Real Rock Radio » Concerts

Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals Reveal Dates for 2013 North American Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:06:28 +0000

Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals have just announced a North American tour, dubbed the ‘Technicians of Distortion’ trek. The summer tour will also feature Author & Punisher along with Warbeast, who recently released a split EP with Anselmo. Phil Anselmo has received massive acclaim for his work with Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual and for [...]

Ozzy Osbourne Performs Black Sabbath + Solo Hits at 'An Evening with Women' Cancer Benefit

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:50:21 +0000

Black Sabbath vocalist Ozzy Osbourne dropped by the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center's 'An Evening with Women' cancer fundraiser on May 18. Hosted by comedienne Kathy Griffin, musicians Natasha Bedingfield and Sia performed at the function, but the highlight of the night was Ozzy himself, who performed a short set consisting of both Black Sabbath and solo hits.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Joins Rolling Stones at Anaheim Show

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:58:09 +0000

Most assumed that the Rolling Stones' '50 and Counting' tour moniker was a reference to their 50 years in music, but it might eventually double as a status for the amount of special guests during their current run. The latest to join in the Rolling Stones fun was Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who hopped onstage to play guitar and sing during the band's Anaheim, Calif. stop Saturday night (May 18). Fan-shot footage can be seen above.

Texas Hippie Coalition + Eve to Adam Team Up for 2013 'Highway Robbery' Tour

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:58:37 +0000

Though summer is a time for heading outdoors, there's still a lot of great music to be heard in the clubs across the country. One of the better indoor touring packages this summer finds Texas Hippie Coalition and Eve to Adam teaming up for the 'Highway Robbery' trek.

As I Lay Dying Drop Off Killswitch Engage Tour; Darkest Hour + The Word Alive Added to Bill

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:08:22 +0000

Following As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis' recent arrest on murder-for-hire charges, the metalcore act has chosen to vacate their support position on Killswitch Engage's North American summer tour. With As I Lay Dying pulling out of the tour, it has just been announced that AILD's spot has been filled by Darkest Hour along with Arizona metalcore act the Word Alive. Previously announced acts on the bill include Miss May I and Affiance.

Brian 'Head' Welch Performs First Full Set With Korn Since 2005 Departure

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:25:57 +0000

Last night (May 15), Brian 'Head' Welch returned to the stage with Korn to perform his first full set with the band since leaving the multiplatinum act in 2005. A packed crowd in Belle Vernon, Pa., were the lucky bunch to witness Welch's return, and we've got all the details from the gig for you to sink your teeth into.

Motorhead, Rancid, AFI + More to Play Chicago's 2013 Riot Fest

Chad Childers — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:23:08 +0000

Motorhead, Rancid and AFI are among the top acts playing as part of the 2013 Riot Fest at Chicago's Humboldt Park Sept. 13-15. The first wave of performers has just been revealed with Fall Out Boy and Blink-182 headlining the music weekend, along with the third mystery band.

The Cult Go 'Electric' for 2013 World Tour

Chad Childers — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:05:49 +0000

The Cult are dipping into their history this year, choosing to perform the classic 1987 release 'Electric' in its entirety as part of their upcoming tour. The trek, dubbed 'Electric 13,' will kick off July 25 in San Diego and mostly centers on North American tour stops before jetting over to the U.K. in October.

Rock 108 Welcomes Bret Michaels June 20th at the Lucky Mule Saloon

Frank Pain — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:30:35 +0000

Rock 108 and the Lucky Mule Saloon are proud to present Bret Michaels, of Poison, live June 20th.Yes, that Bret Michaels. We’re gonna get all Unskinny Bop up in the Lucky Mule on June 20th. This is a show that will easily sell out, so once tickets go on sale, get yours first so you’re [...]

Linkin Park to Headline the 2013 Sunset Strip Music Festival

Chad Childers — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:08:53 +0000

As the festival announcements continue to roll out, Los Angeles' Sunset Strip Music Festival has a big name headlining this year's festivities. Linkin Park will top this year's bill, following in the footsteps of the Doors, Motley Crue, Slash and Ozzy Osbourne.

HURT Return to Abilene Thursday May 30th to Play the Lucky Mule Saloon

Frank Pain — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:35:37 +0000

Rock band HURT are definitely road warriors, but Abilene can easily be a home away from home for them. We've had the pleasure of bringing in HURT many times and each every time their shows been better than the last. That's tough to do considering they're one of the best live bands you'll ever see.

We're stoked HURT are coming back to play the Lucky Mule, along with Abilene bands theObvious and Victim of the Fall.

Drowning Pool + Eye Empire Unite for 2013 North American Dates

Chad Childers — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:02:25 +0000

Drowning Pool, fresh off dates with Flyleaf earlier this spring, will kick off a new leg of shows with support act Eye Empire toward the end of the month.

Metallica Offer Preview of 'Kirk's Crypt' Exhibit at Upcoming 2013 Orion Music + More Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:53:02 +0000

Metallica's second Orion Music + More Festival is creeping up on us as summer draws near. To get fans pumped for the diverse fest, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has revealed a mass of details about the 'Kirk's Crypt' exhibit, which will include meet + greets, Hammett's massive collection of vintage horror film posters and more.

In This Moment Shooting First-Ever Concert DVD

Chad Childers — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:42:19 +0000

In This Moment shows are something special, but if you happen to be in Madison, Wis., later this month, the performance may be a little more spectacular than usual. That’s because the band is shooting their first-ever concert DVD that night. The band has booked the Orpheum Theater in Madison on May 21 to shoot [...]

Courtney Love Announces 2013 East Coast Tour

Chad Childers — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:59:41 +0000

Courtney Love, last seen promoting smokeless cigarettes and serving as a Saint Laurent model, is ready to return to music with a handful of East Coast dates. The trek is scheduled to begin in late June.

Slayer Carry On With 2013 Summer European Trek

Chad Childers — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:44:55 +0000

Slayer are still in mourning over the death of late guitarist Jeff Hanneman, but fellow guitarist Kerry King and frontman Tom Araya have signed online to let their European and U.K. fans know that it won't dampen their plans to perform overseas this summer.

Saving Abel & Art of Dying Bring the Rock4Revival Tour to Abilene June 4th

Frank Pain — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:28:34 +0000

Saving Abel and Art of Dying are returning to Abilene in support of 'disaster relief efforts of America'.

The Rock4Revival tour is a benefit tour to provide funding for disaster relief efforts of America. Best of all, this is an all acoustic tour that features Saving Abel with Art of Dying and Black Light District and it's all going down at the Lucky Mule Saloon on June 4th.

Anthrax to Shoot Concert DVD in Santiago, Chile

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:39:28 +0000

Anthrax are currently on the latter portion of touring behind their 'Worship Music' album and 'Anthems' cover EP and they've decided to capture the live experience while the band members are definitely clicking on all cylinders. The group revealed via their Facebook page that a new concert DVD will be filmed during their upcoming stop in Santiago, Chile.

Halestorm, Device + More Rock Weather-Shortened 2013 Carolina Rebellion Festival

Chad Bowar — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:24:59 +0000

2013 turned out to be a memorable year for the Carolina Rebellion festival, but not in the way organizers had hoped. Expanding to two full days at a new venue (Charlotte Motor Speedway) with a high profile lineup had anticipation and expectations at a high level. Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not cooperate.

Stone Temple Pilots Members Minus Scott Weiland to Play Benefit with Slash, Duff McKagan + More

Chad Childers — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:32:31 +0000

For those wondering about the future of Stone Temple Pilots without Scott Weiland, the first clue will come later this month when the DeLeo brothers and drummer Eric Kretz perform at the MusiCares MAP Fund benefit in Los Angeles. The trio is being advertised as 'Members of Stone Temple Pilots,' lending credence to the notion that they'll be able to continue utilizing the band name without worry.