Black Label Society
Everything about Black Label Society begins with the riff.
A dedicated disciple of Zeppelin, Sabbath, and Deep Purple, Zakk Wylde looks to the massive guitar hooks in classics like “Whole Lotta Love,” “Into the Void,” and “Smoke On the Water” as guiding lights. “The main ingredient in any Black Label soup is the riff,” says the larger-than-life frontman.
Black Label Society builds their music on this simple truth, truth as self-evident on Back in Black as on the dozen songs comprising Doom Crew Inc., the eleventh album from the dependable stalwarts. Doom Crew Inc. is both a tribute to the band’s “first to bleed, last to leave” road crew and a salute to the legion whose support, stretching back to 1998, rivals that of the KISS Army. The Black Label Society biker-style battle vest “kutte” is as ubiquitous at hard rock and metal shows as a black t-shirt.
A charismatic heavy metal marauder recognized worldwide as a living legend, Wylde rose to prominence when Ozzy Osbourne chose him as his loyal axe-man, based on a cassette he mailed in as a teen. Guitar World put him on their cover more than a dozen times in recognition of his work on multiplatinum albums by the icon he calls “the Boss” and the two decades of music made by BLS.
The beautiful simplicity of BLS bangers owe everything to the lessons Wylde first heard on We Sold Our Soul for Rock N’ Roll. “Less is more with everything,” he says. “Except the guitar solos.”
Cody Jinks
Cody Jinks is a trailblazing independent musician and one of music’s most respected artists.
Throughout his ground-breaking career, he has played a variety of styles from punk and metal to outlaw country. Today, he is backed by his band, The Tone Deaf Hippies. One of music’s most prolific artists, Jinks is currently working on his eleventh studio album and will continue to tour, including a co-headlining spot at Zakk Wylde’s BERZERKUS festival.
Clutch
Clutch is an American rock band from Maryland that has been making music since 1990.The band is known for their unique sound that blends hard rock, funk, blues, and punk influences. They are known for their energetic live shows and pure, gutsy rock and roll.
Rival Sons
Rival Sons is an American hard rock band from Long Beach, California. Formed in 2009, the band has since released six studio albums and two live albums. Their signature sound blends classic rock with modern elements and has earned them critical acclaim from both music fans and critics alike. Whether it’s their studio albums or their live performances, Rival Sons have earned a place among the greats of classic rock music.
Black Stone Cherry
In the past two decades, Black Stone Cherry has set a new standard for Southern rock, revitalizing the tradition with its burly riffs and stirring rock hooks. Hailing from Kentucky, these rockers have eight albums and two EPs, and have charted 17 songs on the American mainstream rock charts. Black Stone Cherry has put forth a new vicious breed of Southern rock, injecting youthful vitality and a myriad of fresh new influences into the beloved American rock tradition.
Zoso
Over the 29 years and over 4500 shows since ZOSO came together as a group in the mid-‘90s, the seemingly tireless quartet continues to earn its well-deserved reputation as being, in the words of The L.A. Times, “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes.”
Still, while the players’ provenance, and the band’s deep history, speak for themselves, it’s that high-wire musicianship combined with ZOSO’s spot-on recreation of the mythic presence of Led Zeppelin onstage that keeps their dedicated longtime fans coming back for more year after year. What’s more, new generations of ZOSO devotees in their teens and twenties are likewise lining up to experience for themselves the power and majesty—and yes, the alluring combination of danger, spontaneity, skill, and sexuality—that define a world-class Led Zeppelin concert.
The Atomic Punks
The Atomic Punks are the quintessential Van Halen tribute – even David Lee Roth himself thinks so, calling them “The best tribute to Van Halen ever!” Their note-for-note covers will leave you thinking you’re watching Van Halen themselves. The electrifying energy of their stage shows transport audiences back to the golden era of “Diamond” Dave and the “Mighty” Van Halen. For those who crave the authentic experience of early Van Halen, The Atomic Punks stand as the ultimate tribute, ensuring that the flame of Van Halen’s legacy burns brightly for generations to come.
The Iron Maidens
Since 2001, The Iron Maidens have quickly established themselves as one of Southern California’s most popular tribute acts. The band boasts beauty as well as excellent musicianship, and put on a killer show!
The Iron Maidens cover Iron Maiden material from all eras of the band’s career, encompassing the band’s biggest hits as well as fan favorites. The stage show includes appearances by Maiden mascot Eddie, the grim reaper, the devil and more…
