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VIP Pre-Party Illinois Rock N ’ Roll Museum on Route 66 September 16 The Forge • Joliet
As part of the 2023 Hall of Fame induction class , the Illinois Rock N ’ Roll Museum on Route 66 , the organizers are hosting a preparty and the Forge in Joliet . Some heavy hitters and long-time Chicago-area classic and pop rockers ( Dirty Dan Buck of the Boyzz , Ralph Covert & The Bad Examples , Brad Elvis of The Elvis Brothers , and The Handcuffs ) are on the bill . The biggest attraction of the night is the performance of Zion-based cult poprockers Shoes . The band never achieved the pop stardom they deserved , but were huge
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ance mates . Also appearing on the bill are songwriter and Material Reissue member Phil Angotti and The Flat Five ’ s Casey McDonough .
Asking Alexandria & The Hu Riviera Theatre Chicago September 26 The Rave • Milwaukee Sept 29
British heavy rockers Asking Alexandria and The Hu are co-headlining the " Psycho Thunder " tour - which proves that two exceedingly solid bands can make a great tour , adding true concert value . Their excursion across the U . S . A . in meteorological fall adds openers Bad Wolves and Zero 9:36 . The 28-day tour is set to kicked off the last week of August in San Antonio , charging up
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influences on Material Issue and Local H . Both bands also recorded at Shoes ’ Short Order Recorders studio . Their five original albums from the ' 70s and ' 80s ( highlighted by their debut , Black Vinyl Shoes ) are acclaimed for both their DIY ethos and the band ’ s impeccable harmonies and songwriting chops . The band rarely performs live , so this performance is unique for its rarity and its heralded perform- |
the East Coast before heading west to Chicago ’ s historic Riviera Theatre ( and equally historic Rave in Milwaukee ), finishing up in Los Angeles on Oct . 8 . Along the way , the coheadliners will also be appearing at obligtory festival appearances . Asking Alexandria ’ s new album just dropped . “‘ Where Do We Go From Here ?’ Is the culmination of our entire journey as a band ,” shares lead guitarist Ben Bruce . “ We worked really hard to incorporate every |
aspect of what our fans love about Asking Alexandria . We have taken elements from every single record we have ever written and pieced them all together to create one album . Our fans will find elements from ‘ Stand Up and Scream ,’ such as the synth-tinged breakdown on ‘ Things Could Be Different ,’ all the way through to ‘ See What ’ s On The Inside ’ on this album . Lyrically , the album explores themes of loss and struggle through hope and finding your own inner strength . We are incredibly proud of this album , and we can ’ t |
wait for everyone to hear it .”
Folk metal Mongolians The Hu and their dynamic , high-energy show are supporting their recently enhanced version of their 2022 acclaimed album Rumble of Thunder .
-David Gedge
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Dethklok / Babymetal Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Chicago • September 21
The most metal of all cartoon bands will be coming to life on stage this fall . Dethklok – the
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