Sebastian Bach- 2/4- Emerald Theater: The hard rocker/TV personality has been gone from Skid Row since 1996, but Bach has done a good job of keeping himself in the public eye, whether it’s hanging out with Axl Rose, countless VH1 specials and Broadway plays. But Bach recently released a new solo album, ‘Kicking & Screaming”, which is sure to get some play along with his classics from the Skid Row days. (Tickets are $20, available at ticketmaster.com)
Gigantour 2012- 2/9- Palace of Auburn Hills: Megadeth headlines the 4th Gigantour at the Palace and coming in support of their latest album, “Thirteen”. But having the ageless Lemmy and Motorhead, as well as the Danish metalbilly rockers Volbeat aren’t bad openers to have around. Or you can sit around and imagine who did more drugs in the old days, Lemmy or Dave Mustaine? (Tickets range from $13-$40, available at palacenet.com).
The Darkness- 2/10- St. Andrew’s Hall: After wowing us back in 2003 and 2004 with their debut “Permission to Land”, the English rockers disappeared, falling into the usual rock and roll perils. After several years away, the Darkness is back and trying to win over American crowds one more time. (Tickets are $20, available at livenation.com)
Royal Bliss- 2/11- Machine Shop: After issues with their label, the guys from Utah are finally getting their latest album, “Waiting Out The Storm” and hitting the road. As the band hits Flint, they bring Bobaflex on tour for a night of straight forward hard rock and cheap beers up at the Shop. (Tickets are $10, available at etix.com).
Wayne Static- 2/18- Harpo’s: Static has been on the road very consistently since the release of his first solo album, “Pighammer”. Except to hear the new stuff and old Static X favorites. Make sure to check out Polkadot Cadaver, opening up the show as well. (Tickets are $18, available at ticketmaster.com)
Van Halen- 2/20- Palace of Auburn Hills: Sales for this show are doing well so far, as David Lee Roth rejoins with the band one more time. With the band’s first album in 14 years due out February 7th, Van Halen is trying to make fans forget the band politics and struggles the band has had in that time. After hearing the first single “Tattoo”, I think most fans will just want to hear the old classics. (Tickets range from $29.50 to $149.50, available at palacenet.com).
August Burns Red- 2/23- St. Andrew’s Hall: The Pennsylvania band keeps on touring as they are still out promoting their album, “Leveler”. The material on “Leveler” goes to show this is one of the most underrated current bands out there. The band pulled off a big surprise in getting Toronto band Silverstein to open up the show. (Tickets are $20, available at livenation.com).
Korn- 2/23- The Fillmore Detroit: I saw this show in Philly back in November, and I thought it was a bit of false advertising with presenting it as a mash-up of their songs that were supposed to be given an electronic makeover. This time around, it’s just Korn doing their thing and playing some of those new songs off the bold try “The Path Of Totality” (Tickets range from $29.50 to $49.50, available at livenation.com).
Anvil- 2/24- Token Lounge: After playing at the Token in the fall, Lips and Robb found a place that they like in this Detroit as Westland will host the guys with the amazing comeback story. No documentary showing this time- just cuts like “Metal on Metal” and new songs from their latest, “Juggernaut of Justice”. (Tickets are $20, available at ticketweb.com).
Orgy- 2/29- Machine Shop: Color me shocked; I had no idea these guys were still involved in music. The band who had a couple major hits in the late 90’s bring their electro-hard rock back to the clubs again. Lead singer Jay Gordon is the only original member of the band remaining and plans to put out a new Orgy album sometime this year. (Tickets are $16, available at etix.com)
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