Glam Metal

May 2024

Saxon & Uriah Heep: Hell, Fire & Chaos Tour

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 new wave of British heavy metal with hits that include "Wheels of Steel’, "State of Grace", " Princess of the Night", "Denim and Leather", and so, so many more!  Along with Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, Uriah Heep helped invent a decorative and uniquely British form of heavy metal with their debut album, Very ‘Eavy, Very ‘Umble. Uriah Heep is responsible for the most elevated and intelligent use of vocals in a heavy metal context amongst the major bands inventing the genre in the 1970s. The "Beach Boys of Heavy Metal" have had timeless classics like “Sunrise,” “Sweet Lorraine,” “Circle of Hands, “July Morning” “Easy Livin’” and “Love Machine!"
19 May
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
June 2024

Jack Russell’s Great White // Bullet Boys

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 shows around a steadfast connection with their fans.  They'll play our favorites "Lady Red Light", "House of Broken Love", " Once Bitten Twice Shy", and MORE! BULLETBOYS, featuring an all-star line-up with founding member front man MARQ TORIEN, guitarist IRA BLACK formerly of LIZZY BORDEN, DOKKEN, METAL CHURCH; bassist BRAD LANG formerly of Y&T, BURNING RAIN and drummer FRED ACHING from POWERFLO, BILLY BIO. BULLETBOYS have released nine studio albums and are best known for their mega hits “SMOOTH UP IN YA”, “FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY”, “KISSIN KITTY” and “HARD AS A ROCK”.
01 Jun
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

Sebastian Bach VIP UPGRADE

THIS IS AN UPGRADE. DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION TO CONCERT.   VIP Upgrade Includes: ● Meet and Greet with Sebastian Bach ● Individual Photograph with Sebastian Bach ● Exclusive VIP Poster, Autographed by Sebastian Bach ● Commemorative VIP Laminate & Lanyard
08 Jun
4:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

Sebastian Bach

With an inimitable presence as loud as his instantly identifiable voice, SEBASTIAN BACH has left a San Andreas Fault-size imprint on music, theater, film, television, and culture. Moreover, his influence only continues to magnify. He has penned and voiced some of the most iconic anthems in rock history, crafting a catalog highlighted by generational hits such as “18 and Life,” “I Remember You,” “Youth Gone Wild,” “Slave To The Grind,” “Wasted Time,” and “Monkey Business,” to name a few. He has made history as “the first heavy metal singer on Broadway” with a now legendary turn in Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical in addition to leading roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Jesus Christ Superstar. He has appeared in dozens of television series and films, ranging from “Trailer Park Boys” and “Robot Chicken” to “Spongebob Squarepants,” “The Masked Singer,” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” Speaking to his versatility, he’s the rare force of nature who can duet with Axl Rose and reprise a seven-season recurring role on “Gilmore Girls.” Most recently, SEBASTIAN released a powerful new single, “What Do I Got To Lose?” on December 7. The new track comes on the hells of BACH’s show-stopping appearances as “Tiki” on Fox’s “The Masked Singer,” which earned him a spot as a Group B Finalist in December 2023.
08 Jun
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

The Dead Daisies with Special Guest Enuff Z’Nuff

Over a decade ago, The Dead Daisies burst onto the music scene. Their mission...to create some good old fashioned 70’s style rock, gather some of the finest musicians in the world, and have a great time keeping rock music alive. They have released six studio, one live one covers and a “Best Of’ album to a growing army of fans worldwide and are praised by the global media in an era where Rock has been declared dead time and time again. The band’s DNA includes an amazing collective of players that includes David Lowy, Doug Aldrich, John Corabi, Michael Devin, Tommy Clufetos, Glenn Hughes, Marco Mendoza, Richard Fortus, Dizzy Reed, Frank Ferrer, Darryl Jones, Charley Drayton, Deen Castronovo and Jon Stevens amongst others. They’ve had some incredible one-offs and special highlights over the last decade including sharing stages with some of the world’s biggest Rock bands including Kiss, Guns N‘ Roses, Scorpions, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Bad Company, Whitesnake, ZZ Top, Foreigner, Judas Priest and the Hollywood Vampires.  The Dead Daisies are pushing forward, generating energy and taking chances to ensure that every person who experiences them has no doubt that Rock is Indeed Alive & Well. So, turn it up, enjoy the ride & ROCK with us! Enuff Z’nuff are the living, breathing example of what a rock/pop group should be. The band's first release, Fingers On It, gave the band some initial recognition when the track was featured in the 1986 cult movie, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.  Still a major force after 20+ albums, Enuff Z’nuff still has a legion of loyal fans, and has earned the respect and acclaim of its peers and contemporaries.
12 Jun
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

Lita Ford

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 Ford's most successful song, reaching No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
14 Jun
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
August 2024

Stephen Pearcy of Ratt

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”. Throughout RATT’s nearly four decades of success with Pearcy at its helm, they released 8 albums and played thousands of shows worldwide all the while selling over 20 million records.​ The Pearcy legacy is here to stay. His fans are loyal and always wanting more of him…after all, he is the original “Wanted Man”. 
16 Aug
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

Vixen

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 Lorrane Lewis on vocals, Roxy Petrucci on...
23 Aug
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

Adrenalize – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience

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," “Armageddon It,” "Love Bites," and "Pour Some Sugar On Me," along with deep cuts like "Wasted," "High 'n' Dry," and "Switch 625!"   No rock band epitomized the spirit of the ‘80s more than Def Leppard. Fusing the hard edge of heavy metal to a melodic pop sensibility, the British rockers dominated that decade with two classic albums- 1983’s Pyromania and 1987’s Hysteria- whose massive sales were fueled by the band’s near-constant presence on MTV.   See the road tested and accomplished stage performers of ADRENALIZE – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience embody the swaggering, electrifying stage personae of the Lads from Sheffield, and their undeniable intensity will captivate you and leave you singing, fist pumping, and screaming for more!
24 Aug
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
September 2024

Mr. Speed – The World’s Best KISS Tribute

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 and kids alike stand in unison to sing along to such classics like “Detroit Rock City” and “Rock And Roll All Nite”.
27 Sep
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
October 2024

Great White // Slaughter

For Great White to continue to thrive 40 years in the music business, the mantra must be, these songs are bigger than any one member. GRAMMY nominated hard rock legends, Great White, are adding onto that line with the saying: expect the unexpected. It’s rock and roll, baby. The peaks and the valleys haven’t stopped– nor has the music. Great White’s ride runs deep and its passion for the music goes beyond any depth. To experience their hits live in concert - “Rock Me,” “Mista Bone,” “Save Your Love,” “House of Broken Love,” and “Lady Red Light”—is to ride an emotional wave of sultry connections, arousing lyrics, and an all-out marathon of hard-hitting orchestrations. Audiences might also hear tracks like “Stick It”, “The Angel Song”, “Big Time” or one of the many deep cuts from Great White’s 13 studio albums. 1990 SLAUGHTER hit radio, MTV and the U.S. touring circuit like a tornado- coming seemingly out of nowhere to roll through everything in its path and turn it upside down. Touring the world with bands that they loved, Kiss, Ozzy, and others meant the good times were just a song away, and their first hit single, "Up All Night" certainly fit into that mold, their second chart-topper, "Fly To The Angels" was more representative of the spirituality and awareness that goes into most of the band's music and lyrics. But never were SLAUGHTER more accurately represented that live onstage in front of their legions of devoted fans over the last ten years!  SLAUGHTER has shown that with perseverance and sheer talent, a band can survive and win over the support of fans, regardless of what others may say about the quality of their music. What's most important is that their music is still here and the vast majority of critics who panned them in the past are not, and that's as good as gold.
18 Oct
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
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