You can’t keep a heavy metal legend down. Although it’s been over a dozen years since guitarist and songwriter K.K. Downing departed Judas Priest, the iconic band he co-founded and played with for 40 years, he was never really going to retire. It was only a matter of time before he reclaimed the spotlight. As...
With a pair of double-platinum albums and three Top Ten singles, Warrant was one of the most popular pop-metal bands of the late ’80s. They continue to amaze crowds, and honor the legacy of Jani Lane, with their hits including “Heaven,” “Down Boys,” “Cherry Pie,” “I Saw Red”, and so many more. Always a crowd...
Nightrain, The Guns N’ Roses Experience pays tribute to one of the most iconic bands in history. This act gives a night of high energy rock ‘n roll that never lets up. Nightrain plays each song from the Appetite For Destruction album with stunning accuracy in regards to both attitude and Music. But it doesn’t...
Thunderstruck recreates the spirit and energy of an AC/DC concert, the way you remember it. Thunderstruck aims to please every crowd, playing the songs you know and love from all eras of AC/DC. Striving to stay true to the AC/DC way, Thunderstruck obsesses over the tones and structures of each song’s studio and live versions,...
“Sacred Groove,” Lynch’s first solo endeavor, after a huge career with Dokken, was released in 1993. For the first time in his career, he was able to display a broader assortment of musical and guitar styles. The “Sacred Groove” album clearly established Lynch as an eclectic musician with a volume of eccentric work. By 1998, Lynch...
Whitesnake’s Joel Hoekstra and Devil City Angels’ Brandon Gibbs have joined forces to form a powerhouse acoustic duo, playing limited dates in between working with their many other successful projects. Their live duo performances are both intimate and high-energy, featuring a wide variety of material from bands that each of them have been a part of, along with innovative...
Whitesnake’s Joel Hoekstra and Devil City Angels’ Brandon Gibbs have joined forces to form a powerhouse acoustic duo, playing limited dates in between working with their many other successful projects. Their live duo performances are both intimate and high-energy, featuring a wide variety of material from bands that each of them have been a part of, along with innovative...
Honeymoon Suite is a Candian Rock band formed in 1981. It’s current members consist of Johnnie Dee, Derry Grehan, Peter Nunn, Gary Lalonde, and Dave Betts. Honeymoon Suite is named after the famous landmark in the center of the tourist activity in Niagara Falls. Hit songs include “New Girl Now,” “Burning In Love,” “Wave Babies,”...
Nazareth rose from playing the pubs, clubs and dance halls of their native Scotland to become one of the most successful rock bands in the world. They were the pioneers who took Scottish rock international paving the way for the many other great Scottish bands like Simple Minds, Texas, Big Country, Del Amitri etc. The...
Black Sabbath/Dio drummer Vinny Appice is now touring with his ultimate Black Sabbath /Dio show, called Sabbath Knights. They will be performing classic hits From Black Sabbath & Dio, along with some rare fan favorites. Vinny’s super band is: Jim Crean (Appice/Buffalo Music Hall Of Famer) Vocals. Jim Influenced by Ronnie James Dio, has the...
THIS IS AN ADD-ON TO A TICKET. YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ATTEND! PACKAGE INCLUDES: Photo opportunity with each band – please bring your camera phone Exclusive laminate 1 Saxon merch item (TBD) 1 Uriah Heep merch item (TBD) Signed 8×10 of each band Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket...
Now in their fourth decade of making music, continuing the tradition that they helped create, Saxon are still a tour de force in heavy metal music. The Band is comprised of members Peter “Biff” Byford (vocals), Paul Quinn & Doug Scarratt (guitars), Nibbs Carter (bass) & Nigel Glockler (drums). Saxon were the leaders of the...
The Parental Advisory Tour will feature Josey Scott’s Saliva, Trapt, Adema, Tantric & special guest One Day Alive. Josey Scott is best known as the former lead vocalist of the rock band Saliva. In addition to Saliva, Scott co-wrote and performed “Hero” with Chad Kroeger of Nickelback. With 4 Grammy nominations, and millions of records...
Jack Russell is one of the founding members, primary songwriter, and the original vocalist for Great White. Jack is an entertaining front man with his sharp-witted sense of humor. He loves his fans and makes time to develop personal connections. Jack Russell’s Great White is full of energy, chemistry and genuine kindness. They revolve their...
Lita Ford is an English-born American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. She was the lead guitarist for the all-female rock band the Runaways in the late 1970s, before embarking on a successful glam metal solo career that hit its peak in the late 1980s. The 1989 single “Close My Eyes Forever”, a duet with Ozzy Osbourne, remains...
Kip Winger and the boys are “Rockin’ Regulars” at The Arcada! The show is just so good! The band’s top singles including “Seventeen”, “Headed For A Heartbreak” and “Miles Away” are just three of the Metal rock tunes that make it a night when everybody stands the entire show! In 2023, Winger celebrated their 35th Anniversary – come celebrate 35 of Winger with us!!! Midwest rockers, HOODLUM JOHNNY, will be opening for Winger!
After four decades, dozens of classic songs, and hundreds of shows, multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist ALDO NOVA can finally be seen live and kicking with his band after a long self-imposed hiatus. Aldo Nova took the world by storm when his first multi-platinum, top ten self-titled debut album, Aldo Nova, gave...
As the founder, lead singer, and songwriter of the metal rock band RATT, Stephen Pearcy has captured critical acclaim for his performances, style, and uniquely salacious vocals. RATT climbed up the charts with singles from “Out of the Cellar”, soaring past Prince’s “Lets Go Crazy”, Van Halen’s “Panama”, Madonna’s “Borderline” and David Bowies “Blue Jean”....
Buckethead wears a “Jason” mask, a KFC bucket on his head, and is one of the most mesmerizing, super-fast guitar shredders ever! He has received critical acclaim for his innovative virtuoso electric guitar playing. His music spans several genres, including progressive metal, funk, blues, bluegrass, ambient, and avant-garde music. Buckethead was also a member of...
There’s only ONE all-female hard rock band from the 80s who: Sold over a million albums, Had six #1 videos on MTV, and Had four songs in Billboard’s Top 100!! Vixen’s band includes Rosa Laricchiuta on vocals, Roxy Petrucci on drums/vocals, Julia Lage on bass/vocals, and Britt Lightning on guitar/vocals. Notable hits include “Edge of a Broken Heart”,” “Cryin’“and “Love Made Me”, “Rev It Up”, and so many more!
Once Bitten (formerly Jack Russell’s Great White) pays tribute to Jack Russell featuring members of his band and Terry Ilous (former Great White vocalist) and Tony Montana (also formerly of Great White). The band is full of energy, chemistry and genuine kindness. They’ll play our favorites “Lady Red Light”, “House of Broken Love”,” Once Bitten Twice Shy”, and MORE!
Before the show, Author K.L. Doty will host a meet-and-greet, book signing and pre-show Q&A for her newly released “The True Tale of Mista Bone: A Rock + Roll Narrative” at 6 p.m. in the theatre lobby.
Drawing their name from Def Leppard’s fifth studio album, ADRENALIZE – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience recreates the chart-topping, chest-thumping anthems that made Def Leppard the iconic and dominant force in arena rock of the ‘80s and beyond. You’ll hear the hook-laden radio and MTV mega-hits like “Foolin’”, “Rock of Ages,” “Photograph,” “Hysteria,” “Rocket,” “Animal,”...
Mike Tramp, legendary White Lion singer, is getting the band back together! White Lion was a glam metal band of the 80s and early 90s. Known for top 40 rock hits such as “When The Children Cry”, “Little Fighter”, “Radar Love”, and so many more! Current band members are: Marcus Nand: Guitar – Vocals, Jerry...
DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION TO CONCERT. MUST HAVE CONCERT TICKET TO ATTEND MEET & GREET Femmes of Rock VIP UPGRADE includes: -Early access to the Femmes and band pre-doors -A special customized and autographed gift from the Femmes to you -Photo with the Femmes and band -An opportunity to chat and ask questions -First dibs...
Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to attend VIP EXPERIENCE Stryper Pre-Show VIP Experience A special evening with Stryper: ● Early access to venue ● On-site VIP host ● Hassle-free merchandise shopping ● Signed commemorative photo ● Commemorative laminate and lanyard ● One of a kind gift item ● 45-minute pre-show...
Today, close to 40 years after emerging from the southern California nightclub scene, Stryper continues to record, tour and perform for devoted fans around the globe. Comprising three original members including brothers Michael Sweet and Robert Sweet (drums), Oz Fox (guitar) and newest bandmate, veteran bassist Perry Richardson (formerly of Firehouse), the group finds itself...
With nearly 30 years of experience under their spandex MR. SPEED continues to forge ahead writing their own chapter in KISStory. Their passion for KISS is real. This show combines a lot of the elements that are reminiscent of an original KISS performance. Their passion for KISS is real. It’s an awesome experience when parents...
Firehouse is taking the stage to give you a long dose of metal. Get pumped for a night of wild rock n roll that will leave your ears ringing for days to come. You’ll hear all of your favorites like, “Don’t Treat Me Bad”, ”Love of a Lifetime”, “All She Wrote”, “When I Look Into...
Richie Kotzen, of The Winery Dogs, has always been on a clear, laser-focused mission as an artist. While he is rightfully acknowledged worldwide for being a stellar guitar player, an emotive singer, and, frankly, a balls-out dynamic live performer to boot, Kotzen is quite aware he must maintain an ever-vigilant eye on ensuring one particularly...
After a sold-out show in 2023, King’s X is an Arcada Theatre favorite that returns with its powerful progressive metal, funk and soul with vocal arrangements influenced by gospel, blues, and British Invasion rock groups. With a cult-following, deep-meaning lyrics and rockin-loud riffs, King’s X was ranked No. 83 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock! Notable hits include “Out of the Silent Planet”, “Lost In Germany”, “Life Going By”, and so many more!
Once Vinnie Moore picked up his first guitar at the age of 12, he became, as he describes it, a “guitar freak.” His earliest influences included – among others – Jeff Beck, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Queen. As a performer, Vinnie Moore’s resume is impressive! A member of Alice Cooper’s band, he toured the U.S. on the Operation Rock ‘N Roll tour, and also performed on Alice’s album Hey Stoopid. Vinnie’s own band has toured extensively as a headliner and also was chosen as opening act for legendary rockers Rush on the Northeast leg of their Roll The Bones Tour. In 2003, Vinnie joined the legendary group UFO and remains with the group today.
Yngwie Johann Malmsteen is a world-renowned guitarist, with a career spanning over 40 years with over twenty albums to his name. Drawing influence from classical composers such as Bach, Paganini, and Vivaldi, Yngwie is responsible for birthing the neo-classical genre to the world of rock. Do not miss a chance to be held spellbound by one of the greatest guitarists of our time. With hits like “Triology Suite Op: 5”, “Black Star”, “You Don’t Remember, I’ll Never Forget”, “Dreaming”, and MORE!!!
Kurt Deimer has been recognized for his work with musical giants like Green Day, James Brown, and the Rolling Stones. Deimer’s journey into the music industry saw him catch the attention of Brian Wheat of TESLA, who discovered Deimer during one of his opening performances for the iconic band. Kurt embarked on a nationwide tour supporting Geoff Tate, showcasing tracks from his debut EP released on November 19, 2021. In a whirlwind initial two years of touring, Deimer has graced the stage alongside esteemed acts like TESLA, Drowning Pool, Skid Row, Buckcherry, and Yngwie Malmsteen.