Hurricane season started early this year in Tampa, but it wasn’t because of the weather as the Scorpions brought their Rock Believer tour to Amalie Arena on Wednesday night. The Scorpions also brought some thunder with them as Thunder Mother opened for them after Whitesnake dropped off the bill due to continuing and unfortunate medical issues.
This was supposed to be Whitesnake’s farewell tour and a huge double bill and with them not performing, it had a huge effect on early attendance in the arena. This was unfortunate as many missed Thunder Mother’s set as the show pre-partying was happening out on the plaza and in the parking areas.
Thunder Mother is a quartet of women musicians from Sweden that have been playing for over 8 years now and fortunately with this tour, they are picking up traction in the States.
The band consists of vocalist Guernica Mancini, Drummer Emlee Johansson, guitarist Filippa Nassil and bassist Mona “Demona” Lindgren. They have recently released their new album, Black and Gold and played three songs from it during their extended 11 song setlist. These were “Loud and Free” “Black & Gold” and “I Don’t Know You.”
They started their set with “Whatever” from their self-titled album from 2018 and finished with “Driving In Style.”
The four of them were having a blast and were smiling and posing not only for the photographers in the photo pit but also for the fans in the stands. Hopefully this tour will lead them to getting more fans going out and streaming their music and maybe getting out on next year’s festival season which really seems to catapult bands to another level.
As the crew did the changeover between bands, a huge curtain with a Scorpions emblem hung from the rafters covering the stage. As the crew dropped the curtain, another one appeared with “Are You Ready To Rock?” Then that curtain was pulled down and a huge stage setup appeared which was definitely one of the highlights of the set.
The Scorpions started their 17-song set with “Gas In The Tank” from this year’s Rock Believer release. Most of the crowd didn’t recognize this song but that situation was quickly fixed with the next song, “Make It Real.” The song was released on Animal Magnetism in 1980 and was released as a single along with “The Zoo.” These two hit songs helped The Scorpions achieve platinum status for the first time in their careers.
The Scorpions continued with the aforementioned “The Zoo” with the Tampa crowd showing their vocal abilities by helping lead singer Klaus Meine with the chorus.
There were many chances throughout the evening for the fans to chip in as Meine went to the front and sides of the catwalk throughout the evening and stuck his microphone into the crowd.
The fans were happy to oblige, and both the crowd and the band seemed to feed off each other’s energy throughout the extended set. Klaus also threw out 20 plus drumsticks while he was playing the cowbell which the crowd absolutely loved.
The epic instrumental, “Coast to Coast” was next as Meine took a short and well-deserved break. His vocals weren’t as good as the last time they were here 4 years ago, and he moved around a bit slower, but he joins a list of a few that are still killing it at 70 plus years of age.
Guitarists Rudolph Schenker & Mattias Jabs showcased their dual ax-attack and made their way to the front of the catwalk to the delight of the screaming fans. Schenker is not only a great player, but what a showman. He got right in the fans’ faces with his guitar and stormed back and forth across the stage throughout the night.
The Scorpions then played a couple more songs from Rock Believer In “Seventh Sun” and “Peacemaker” the rest of their set was filled with hit songs from various stages of their very successful career.
The pace slowed down a bit after “Bad Boys Running Wild” with “Send Me an Angel.” I’ve never seen a guitarist play an acoustic Dean Flying V guitar before, but Schenker did and it was gorgeous. “Angel” was followed up with an amazing rendition of “Wind Of Change” that highlighted Klause Meine’s whistling skills during the opening notes. Meine introduced it as a dedication to the people of the Ukraine with the Ukrainian flag on the video screens and the phones lit up in masse by the crowd.
After “Tease Me Please Me,” Meine introduced the crowd to former Motorhead drummer, Micky Dee, who was behind the skins once again for the Scorpions. Dee and bassist Pawel Maciwoda performed “New Vision” which was a bass and drum solo. This was finished off by Mickey Dee slamming his kit with his pedals and drumsticks while a video slot machine spun in the background.
The screen had all sorts of images but what stood out were the images of Lemmy showing up on the five colorful spinning wheels. The stage setup also had a round cylinder with a huge flashing and striking scorpion and included an amazing and I mean amazing light show.
A Scorpions’ set just wouldn’t be complete without the fan favorite, “Blackout” as a police siren accompanied the red and blue light flashing strobe lights that lit up Amalie Arena. This song always takes me back to high school when I saw it in 1988. 35 years later and it still rocks as hard as it did back then.
After “Big City Nights,” the Scorpions took a short break then concluded the night with “No One Like You,” and of course, “Rock You Like a Hurricane.”
As the house lights came on in Amalie Arena, the fans exited with huge smiles on their faces and thankfully the pouring rain that was happening during the show, subsided. No one commented about Whitesnake not being on the bill as both Thunder Mother along with the Scorpions put on a heck of a show. Even if we don’t get the opportunity to see them live again in Tampa, The Scorpions will always be remembered that there was no one like them.
Not many musicians reach Rock Star status, and even fewer reach the level of “Legend.” But Vincent Furnier has done just that. Some may recognize the musician’s birth name, but most will know him by his stage name and original band’s name, Alice Cooper. He is the creator of a genre and at 68 years old, Alice is still at the top of his game. On Saturday at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, a sold out crowd was invited to “Spend The Night With Alice Cooper.”
The band took the stage promptly at 8 pm as the Vincent Price theme song played. Alice and the band started with “The Black Widow” as a huge banner hung from the ceiling of the stage that had two eyes with spiders in them. This graphic is used as a reference to Alice’s first band name from the early 60’s “The Spiders.”
The opening track was just the beginning of a performance that included all the bells, snakes and guillotine that Alice is known to bring on tour with him throughout his career.
After the “Black Widow” concluded, all the fans in the stands rose to their feet as the next two hits were played, “No More Mister Nice Guy,” and “Under My Wheels.” Alice wasn’t afraid to include lesser known songs throughout the 23 song set, but he also knew when to include solos and to come back to his well known hits. Speaking of solos, Alice’s new guitarist, Nita Strauss from The Iron Maidens, was amazing, and she fits in perfectly replacing their previous guitarist, Orianti (Panagaris).
The solos, including drum and bass solos performed by Chuck Garric and Glen Sobel were short but effective. With a catalogue as extensive as Cooper’s, long solos aren’t needed as fans, especially this one, want to hear the songs they love, not solos.
Alice broke out his trademark boa constrictor during “Public Animal Number 9” and some of the men and women in the crowd were very happy when the snake left the stage.
Alice changed his jackets several time throughout the show with a little help from a clown in a pink dumpster. You would think at his age Alice would need to take breaks, but the fountain of youth continues for the ageless “Godfather of Shock.”
The set also included Alice’s biggest hit during the hair band era, “Poison.” This song was the only one of the night that really lacked punch due to the harmonies seeming a bit flat.
There were many highlights of the show including a transformation of Alice Cooper into a giant “FrankenAlice” during “Feed My Frankestein” and of course during “I love the Dead,” Alice getting decapitated by the guillotine.
We also witnessed a special tribute to 4 of Alice’s friends who reside in the cemetery of the Hollywood Vampires. They performed tributes to Keith Moon (“Pinball Wizard”), David Bowie (“Suffragette City”), Jimi Hendrix (“Fire”) and Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister.
During the tribute to Lemmy, the band played their cover of “Ace of Spades” and it was beyond amazing. I’ve heard this song done by dozens of different bands throughout the years, but tonight’s version was second only to the original, due to a combination of the musicianship and the quality sound that Ruth Eckerd Hall provides.
An Alice Cooper show would not be complete without the song staples that have rocked our radios since we were kids and continue to do so as adults. “I’m 18” and “Schools Out” wouldn’t be the encore though as it’s an election year and Alice had a couple surprise guests come on stage during the finale “Elected.” Alice donned his “Uncle Sam” outfit as “The Donald” and “Hillary” brawled onstage until they kissed and “hugged it out” in grand Alice Cooper fashion.
The packed Ruth Eckerd Hall witnessed a special performance on Saturday from Alice Cooper and his cast of characters. If you get the chance to “Spend The Night With Alice Cooper,” take the opportunity to do so. You never know when the Vampires of Hollywood may call your name.
Europe is a classic example of what it means to be a rock band in America. They came on strong during the hair metal era in the late 80s, but experienced a second life thanks to modern pop culture. There’s something epic about their song “The Final Countdown”, and recently it has been used for comedic effect – making many remember why they loved the gang of Swedes in the first place.
Joey Tempest ( Photo Will Ogburn RSEN 2016 )
First it was the theme song of Will Arnett’s character on Arrested Development, a cult-followed show that was revived by Neflix in 2013. But the real push came from a GEICO commercial in 2015 where the band counts down a microwave timer. It may seem silly, but this has translated to major success for Europe, who saw the top of the Billboard charts for the first time ever…in the year 2015. Their previous record was #3 in 1987, thanks to “Carrie”. Spurred by this new wave of success in the digital age, they released War of Kings and went on tour – stopping by Orlando’s House of Blues near the tail end of the journey.
The crowd was about what you’d expect from a late-80s rock band revisited – mostly older couples with tickets to nostalgia. There were several younger fans, but by and large these tickets came with a story. Fans told me about having the Final Countdown album when they were my age, and seeing Europe live back in the glory days.
After seeing the show, I would tend to argue that the glory days are still going strong for Europe.
Gabbie Rae ( Photo Will Ogburn RSEN 2016 )
Gabbie Rae
This short lineup would only feature one opener – an intriguing act called Gabbie Rae. Upon further research it occurred to be that Gabbie is 17, but based on her performance I assumed she was much older.
Dressed in a Dio shirt and leathers, she knew how to woo the old school rock demographic that came out for Europe. Her mix of classic covers and original songs kept the crowd guessing.
( Photo Will Ogburn RSEN 2016 )
She opened by paying homage to David Bowie, playing “Rebel Rebel” to a round of cheers. Over the course of her set she would cover Heart, Motorhead, Black Sabbath and Dio. Despite her age, Gabbie was a natural on stage – effortlessly transitioning from one motion to another while getting both the crowd and her bandmates involved. Will she be just another new female voice in the rock genre that has seen a lot of entries recently? By her performance tonight, she gained a lot of new fans including myself and by already having been featured on MTV and VH1, the sky is the limit for the budding star.
( Photo Will Ogburn RSEN 2016 )
Joey Tempest ( Photo Will Ogburn RSEN 2016 )
Europe
Europe was everything I hoped that shooting a classic rock band would be, even down to their entrance. Stagehands closed the seldom-used curtain at the House of Blues for some added mystery as the clock began to count down to show time.
In a flash of lights and sounds the veil flew open to reveal frontman Joey Tempest. He was bathed in spotlights and brandishing the mic stand over his lead like some kind of alien conqueror. Joey was a constant ball of energy – showing the crowd what a rock star should look like through his larger-than-life stage presence.
They opened with the title track from War of Kings, a heavy track with a trance-like melody that got the crowd in sync. Tempest marched from side to side, goose-stepping with every drumbeat.
Joey Tempest ( Photo Will Ogburn RSEN 2016 )
Their first throwback track came with “Rock the Night”, a good-spirited track for throwing back a couple and hanging with your friends. This song perfectly encapsulates the glam rock style that was made popular by bands like Whitesnake, Twisted Sister, and the Scorpions: fun, catchy, great live.
Just as every 80s band must have a pumped up party track, they must have a rock and roll love ballad. For Europe, it would be arguably their biggest hit of all time, “Carrie”. The song came up early in the set, and the audience absolutely loved it. Couples held each other and swayed back and forth. I saw one woman legitimately break out into tears – maybe her name was Carrie. This was clearly a high point in the night, as Tempest serenaded the audience into nostalgic delight.
Continuing in the vein of paying tribute to great rock stars, Europe’s next song was a cover. This time it was the late Glenn Frey, as Tempest drew an acoustic guitar and began strumming the intro to “Desperado”. It’s cool to see that despite their stylistic differences, Europe felt compassion and respect towards their brothers in the Eagles. There was also a huge overlap in fandom, as many in the crowd sang along. Tempest himself said he is a big Eagles fan before the song.
Ian Haugland ( Photo Will Ogburn RSEN 2016 )
As they moved through the setlist, Tempest stepped aside to let drummer Ian Haugland go to work. He played around for a bit, then transitioned into a metal cover of William Tell Overture. First the pace was slow, but it became faster and faster with each repetition – to the crowd’s delight. By the end, his hands flew back and forth and the crowd was roaring.
Next up was a pretty cool little medley, mixing Europe’s “Superstitious” with Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again”. The biggest thing I’ve taken away from this whole experience is that music videos from this era are just truly amazing. “Superstitious” is a great example, as the video features black and white versions of the bandmates levitating through a haunted castle…with explosions. This song also features a pretty nifty guitar solo by John Norum.
John Norum ( Photo Will Ogburn RSEN 2016 )
At the end of the regulation set, they turned to one of the most epic and slightly confusing songs in the playbook. “Cherokee”, a reflective and very glam rock look at the Trail of Tears. Usually I don’t take my social issues with a side of keytar, but somehow this song kicks all kinds of ass. It’s almost like they took the content from one of those rock ballads and turned it into a stadium rock song – definitely not something you see very often.
When the lights came went down, everyone knew what was coming next. The iconic synthesizer intro echoed throughout the venue and the crowd absolutely lost it. Screams, cell phone lights, and outstretched hands permeated from the crowd as “The Final Countdown” started. They bobbed their heads like Wayne and Garth ad the steady drums gave way to the chorus and everyone yelled in unison “IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWWWWN”. Most bands end with their most popular song, but this one was made even better because it capped off a night of fun by counting it down.
Joey Tempest ( Photo Will Ogburn RSEN 2016 )
There is a certain style of the 80’s glam bands that began and ended with the genre. They were entertainers as much as musicians, true showmen who were as fun to watch as to listen to. For my money, I would rather see the “old guys rule” version of these once chart topping acts than most of the bands currently on Warped Tour. It’s a style, and you just can’t teach it.
For more info on Europe and to purchase their great new release War of Kings, check out http://europetheband.com/
Tradition is important, some choose to carry a flame of tradition by copying what their mentors or idols have done in the past, while others decide to take what they have learned and make some tweaks to things. Busby Death Chair took what they liked, took what the learned, they added some barley and hops and cooked up a huge batch of what I am calling RUSTBELT ROCK!!
They have hints of a throwback type of band; throwbacks to the likes of Motorhead, Black Sabbath, The Ramones, Judas Priest, KISS and old Metallica. Artistically speaking, they have everything you want to hear in a band, Busby Death Chair does not disappoint on the arrangement, the production, the music, the lyrics or the vocals. They are a true metal band by every sense of the word.
I handed their album “Guaranteed To Ruin Your Day” to a couple friends that typically would not be playing music from this genre, and the consensus was the same across the board… THEY F-ING ROCK!!! And to be honest, they do just that…
RUSTBELT ROCK
ROCKS!!
Hailing from the mean streets of Allen Park, Michigan Lead Singer Iro Galea works as a Sheet Metal Worker for the Local 292 Union by day but by night he transforms himself into the gravel voiced, beer drinking, bearded front man of Busby Death Chair. Gravel voiced may not due him justice, he really sounds like he has gargled with Acetone or some type of caustic chemical for many years to have a voice like this, I mean that in the most positive way. I tried to sing along with his vocals, in his voice and my throat was not happy about it, it give MAJOR props to Iro for being able to withstand the stress he puts on his vocal cords. If you love Metal you will thoroughly enjoy his vocals.
Ed McEachern absolutely destroys it on the drums, he just doesn’t let up. Ed is a construction worker by trade which translates well into his drumming… He HAMMERS away at the drums and NAILS the beats! He really BUILDS a secure Platform for the rest of the band to follow. Yeah I just did that!
Lance Runngren, the shredder on Guitar can really play; he is the Rock Star of the band according to Iro. In my opinion, Lance channels the guitar gods of the past, he has so much talent that it sounds effortless at what he does, but he is putting together some pretty incredible runs together. Check out “Dying is Easy” and you’ll see what I mean.
Last but not least we have the Rock, the driving force of Busby Death Chair on Bass, Tim Thompson. Tim is the guy that arranges the music does a lot of the writing and is the glue that holds Busby Death Chair together. Typically Bass players don’t get the recognition they so truly deserve, Tim here… he can flat out play and knowing that he does so much else makes appreciate his talent even more, as the bass player Tim keeps everybody else in check, he links the harmony and the rhythm. Tim grooves with a heavy and melodic vibe and through it all he just looks cool as hell on stage.
These guys are all Blue Collar workers in the Detroit area; they work hard and play hard on stage, they deserve to be heard. Busby Death Chair is one of the many bands in the Detroit area that seem to be forming a brotherhood that put out great music on a regular basis, put on great shows for their fans and continue to influence music a positive way.
You all need to give Busby Death Chair a listen, you need to support them and you need to buy their merchandise, these guys work hard on and off the stage and truly deserve your support. Go to their Facebook Page and follow them, buy their album and t-shirt, help them out.
Motorhead, Anthrax and Crobot each brought their own brand of moshing to Mickeyland at the House of Blues in Orlando on Friday night. Over 2,000 people packed the sold out venue and stood shoulder to shoulder, unless they were smashing shoulders, as the pit was straight outta old school.
Frank Bello-Anthrax (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
Crobot started the show at 8 p.m. sharp with a set that was electric with their signature sound that incorporates dirty groove rock that moves your feet and your soul. I know it may sound silly, but if you’ve experienced Crobot in a live setting, you understand what I mean. Each one of the members of Crobot catches your attention as an individual, but they leave a lasting impression as a cohesive group.
Brandon Yeagley-Crobot (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
Crobot’s frontman Brandon Yeagley, guitarist, Chris Bishop, and the Figuroa brothers, (Jake on bass and Paul on drums), have been road warriors the past two years playing tracks off their 2014 release, Something Supernatural. Highlights from Crobot’s set included: “Welcome to Fat City,””Fly on the Wall,” and the single, “Legend of the Spaceborne Killer.”
Brandon Yeagley-Crobot (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
It’s easy to see that Crobot has fun on stage, and I believe that they are a band that will continue to evolve, while gaining even more fans through touring with a variety of different bands. Even though Anthrax and Motorhead bring an aggressive fan base, they are also mature and appreciate the sound, style and substance that Crobot provides during their live show. It also helps when the band hangs out with the fans after their show, as Crobot did tonight at the House of Blues.
Anthrax (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
While a quick set change was taking place, and fans were scurrying to the bar, I couldn’t help but notice the attire of the attendees. I had a flashback to metal shows of the past. Fully patched jean jackets that haven’t seen the outside of a closet in years were everywhere and people were talking about getting in the pit for the first time in a long time.
Anthrax (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
As the lights went down and “The Mob Rules” played over the loud speaker, Anthrax opened with a fan favorite off of Spreading the Disease, with “Madhouse.” It was a perfect start to their nine-song set, consisting of classics and new songs off of their 2011 release, Worship Music. I’d really like to say that Anthrax was in rare form, but I just can’t. Why? Because Anthrax always brings their A-game and have since their inception in 1981. The three staples of their lineup in drummer Charlie Benante, guitarist Scott Ian, and the highly underrated bassist, Frank Bello, have never let their fans down with a subpar performance.
Frank Bello-Anthrax (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
The next three songs, “Caught in a Mosh,” “Got The Time,” and “Anti-Social,” have been consistent in Anthrax’s sets for years and each has a special effect on the crowd. “Caught in a Mosh” will drive you into the pit, “Got The Time” has one of the most recognizable opening bass lines in metal, and “Anti-Social” is the definition of a rock anthem.
Vocalist Joey Belladonna introduced the first of two songs from Worship Music in “Fight ‘Em Til You Can’t.” He got a huge round of applause from the crowd and rewarded them with a stellar vocal performance throughout the set. Belladonna hasn’t lost any of his range and he doesn’t need back-up tracks to assist him but the crowd insisted on helping him out during the verses and especially the chorus during “Efilnikufsin.”
Jonathan, Frank & Scott-Anthrax (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
The next two songs would pay tribute to Black Sabbath and Ronnie James Dio specifically, as “Neon Knights” from Sabbath’s Mob Rules album was next. Anthrax would follow that up with their tribute to the late and great Ronnie James Dio and Dimebag Darrell with the second track from Worship Music in “The End.”
Charlie Benante-Anthrax (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
As their set was reaching a fever pitch, Anthrax took the crowd and the pit to another level when drummer Charlie Benante slammed his drums with the opening notes from the Among the Living classic, “Indians.” Security had their hands full and they did a great job while controlled chaos ensued, which included circling bodies and chants of “war dance!” bouncing throughout the House of Blues.
(Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
(Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
Belladonna chanted the chorus of Rainbow’s “Long Live Rock n Roll” and after the band took a bow, guitarist Scott Ian addressed the crowd and thanked them for all of the years of their support. He also announced that the follow up to Worship Music would be released in February of 2016.
Scott Ian-Anthrax (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
After their set, some fans stated that they wished that Anthrax would change up or extend their set as it has been pretty stagnate over the past few years. Stagnate set list or not, Anthrax always leaves their fans wanting more and thankfully they will supply that to them with a new release next year and another upcoming tour. I hope that Anthrax is included in a few of the musical festival lineups during the World’s Loudest Month starting in April. It would be a great way to introduce Anthrax to a whole new generation of metal fans as Testament, Slayer and Exodus did this past spring and summer.
Scott Ian-Anthrax (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
During the break, fans flocked to the merchandise table as a special item was for sale: an autographed drum head signed by all the members of Motorhead for an affordable price of $40 dollars, and they were selling like hotcakes.
(Photo-Noel Rodriguez)
The discussions throughout the night seemed to revolve around the health of Lemmy, many speculating that this may very well be Lemmy’s last ride as the frontman of Motorhead. Lemmy has been the man behind the bass and the microphone for over 40 years and is a true musical legend. Lemmy has also created a brand by using the Snaggletooth image that was created by Joe Petagno and used for Motorhead’s debut album cover in 1977. Other metal bands like Iron Maiden with Eddie, Megadeth with Vic Rattlehead, and of course Anthrax with their Not Man, would follow Motorhead’s lead.
Another topic of conversation was how, if at all, Lemmy’s deteriorating health would affect his performance. But that was answered as soon Motorhead took the stage and opened the show with “Bomber” and continued with “Stay Clean.” Vocally, Lemmy was, well, Lemmy: with his growly, greasy delivery that was spot-on throughout the set and the encore. But Lemmy’s movement on stage was pretty much nonexistent, as Lemmy stayed behind the microphone for the duration of the show. But, guitarist Phil Campbell brought the energy as he strolled the edge of the stage and engaged with the fans. Campbell got so close to the fans that he was literally looking the crowd surfers right in the eye as they went over the rail and into the arms of the security guards in the photo pit.
Phil Cambell-Motorhead (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
Motorhead’s set consisted of songs predominantly from their releases in the late 70’s and mid 80’s, but it should be noted: Motorhead didn’t even play one song from their 2015 release, Bad Magic. This was surprising to me because Bad Magic has placed in the number one spot on the charts in several countries, including Germany and Finland. Bad Magic has also sold over 10,000 units in the United States, which is a strong number these days, especially considering that it’s been out less than a month.
After “Stay Clean,” Motorhead continued with “Metropolis” from their 1979 album Overkill and followed it with “Over The Top,” which sparked another moshing frenzy. Phil Campbell slowed things down a bit with a guitar solo, which gave the crowd a breather. Later on in the set, Drummer Mikkey Dee pulled off a memorable drum solo, which was violent nature, as Dee “attacked” the skins and the bombastic tones that they delivered.
Phil Cambell-Motorhead (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
Motorhead segued perfectly from “Dr. Rock” and the drum solo into what many consider their biggest hit, “Ace of Spades.” I was surprised that they didn’t save this one for the encore. I was also surprised that Motorhead didn’t play more songs that have been played recently in the U.S., like “Eat The Rich” or even “Hellraiser.” Both of these are on regular rotation on Ozzy’s Boneyard on SiriusXM.
Mikkey Dee-Motorhead (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
They finished their set with “Overkill” and Lemmy addressed the crowd with his favorite tag line, “We Are Motorhead and We Play Rock n Roll.” As the fans made their way to the exits their faces and bodies were drained of energy, but their smiles remained, (and ears rang).
Lemmy-Motorhead (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
Friday night at the House of Blues in Orlando with Motorhead, Anthrax and Crobot was truly a memorable night of hard rock and metal. The music spanned three generations of fans, with each band having a distinct look, musical style, and sound. But they all had one thing in common though, and that was an energy and spirit that they instilled in their fans throughout the night, and in turn, their fans released. This has always been at the heart of the metal community, and its one of the contributing factors that continues to bring us metalheads together.
If this is the last tour for Lemmy and Motorhead, they can look back on their careers and know that they did it their way, and as long as there are metal fans and bands like Cobot and Anthrax, the legacy of Motorhead will live on forever.
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Mikkey Dee-Motorhead (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
Jonathan Donais-Anthrax (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
Charlie Benante-Anthrax (Photo-Travis Failey RSEN)
