Thursday, November 20. 2014
 | by Jeff Barringer - Staff Photographer
Los Angeles based Suicidal Tendencies is one of the bands opening for Slayer on their current tour, and despite 30+ years of road duty, frontman Mike Muir shows no apparent signs of slowing down. Running from side to side on stage through the whole set, he's still every bit the thrash punk I used to skate too back in the 80s.
Suicidal Tendencies will be touring with Slayer for the rest of their 2014 dates and then have some headlining gigs in December. For a list of tour dates check their site at http://www.suicidaltendencies.com/tour.
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Wednesday, November 19. 2014
 | by Jeff Barringer - Staff Photographer
Formed in Richmond California, thrash metal band Exodus is the opener for Slayer on their current tour, with guitarist Gary Holt doing double duty and filling in for fallen guitarist Jeff Hanneman during Slayer's headline set.
Exodus will be touring with Slayer for the rest of their 2014 dates and then have some gigs of their own in December. For a list of tour dates check their web site at http://exodusattack.com/site/tour-dates/.
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Tuesday, November 12. 2013
by Jeff Barringer - Staff Photographer
Thrash metal titans Slayer made a triumphant return to Austin's Auditorium Shores on Sunday night, sneaking in one more outdoor show before the winter chill set in on the river city.
With a set that pays tribute to their fallen guitarist, the late Jeff Hanneman, the fall tour ends in Lowell Massachusetts Nov. 30th. Slayer has just one more Texas stop, Dallas on Wednesday, before they take a winter tour break. For a list of their remaining tour dates check their web site at http://www.slayer.net.
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Wednesday, October 23. 2013
 | by Jeff Barringer - Staff Photographer
One of the funnest bands to see perform live, They Might Be Giants stopped in at Austin's Stubb's BarBQ to play to an enthusiastic house of fans last night, launching into a variety of crowd favorites that quickly had the audience engaged. Frontmen John Flansburgh and John Linnell know how to entertain crowds from 8 to 80 and it makes each live gig an experience.
They Might Be Giants will be touring the UK in November. For a list of tour dates check their site at http://TheyMightBeGiants.com.
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Sunday, November 11. 2012
by Jeff Barringer - Staff Photographer
Adam Duritz and David Bryson's Counting Crows dropped into Austin's Stubb's BarBQ to play to a sold out and enthusiastic house last night, opening with crowd favorite "Round Here".
Rounding out a fall tour that ends in Anaheim Nov. 25th the band has just one more Texas stop, Houston on Monday, before they head west. For a list of their remaining tour dates check their web site at http://www.CountingCrows.com.
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Saturday, September 1. 2012
Photos and review by Jess Watt - Staff Photographer club.kingsnake.com
Steel Panther - Sound Academy - Toronto - Aug 9th, 2012
"Going to a Steel Panther show is like going back to high school in the late 1980s: Big hair, tight pants, make up, glitter, and a lot of cock.
If this doesn't sound like your high school, Steel Panther gives you the chance to experience it whether it be your first time or tenth time.
The foursome, straight off Sunset Blvd know how to both rock it and give many many many laughs along the way. You can't help but laugh along with them and their songs like, " "Asian Hooker", "Fat Girl", "Eatin' Ain't Cheatin" and "Gold Digging Whore."
If you missed the glam rock era, Steel Panther is your chance to go back in time, cheesy guitar solos and everything.
Check out their weekly shows in both Las Vegas and LA"
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Friday, April 20. 2012
by Jeff Barringer - Staff Photographer
I don't quite know what to make of American Idol runner-up James Durbin. Opening for Evanescence was a good spot for him to get some seasoning, and he has a strong band behind him. But he definitely needs to put some miles on his show.
James Durbin and his band will be touring the states all May. To check out his tour schedule see his site athttp://durbinrock.com
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Wednesday, April 18. 2012
 | by Jeff Barringer - Staff Photographer
Amy Lee and the current rev of Evanescense stopped at Austin's Stubb's BarBQ to play to a sold out crowd a few days before she is set to play the Johnny Cash tribute at ACL Live as one of the feature performers.
The band delivered a solid show to an audience that varied greatly in age, with a large number of pre-teen girls dragging parents around in tow. Mixing hits from their monster debut studio album Fallen with songs from 2006's The Open Door and last years self-titled release Evanescense they had a robust set list to work from.
Evanescense will spend the summer touring overseas - too see where they are now go to http://www.evanescence.com.
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Thursday, March 29. 2012
  | by Jeff Barringer - Staff Photographer
The "Hermit of Mink Hollow" Todd Rundgren brought his tour through town last night, and despite being sick as a dog, somehow managed to make it through his set in Austin, though it took a little help from audience members. He sounded like the "Old Todd Rundgren" when he talked, but it all went to hell went he started singing.
It's gotta be a frustrating and tough decision to make when an artist is ill. They want too, but can't, deliver the experience the audience wants, and yet they don't want to cancel, which would also disappoint the audience. A real damned if you do, damned if you don't situation. We hope Todd get's better soon!
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Monday, March 5. 2012
by Jeff Barringer - Staff Photographer
Goth metal band Lacuna Coil from Milan, Italy opened the Megadeth "Gigantour" in Austin, putting on a strong show that seem to surprise many concert goers. It's not often you hear thrash metal fans talking up a female vocalist, but Andrea Ferro and the rest of the band have the chops to keep up, and since forming in 1994 have lots of experience to back it up.
The band has 4 Central/South American dates at the end of March before heading home to Europe. For more info see lacunacoil.it
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Sunday, March 4. 2012
 | by Jeff Barringer - Staff Photographer
California pioneer thrash metal band Megadeth closed out their "Gigantour" in Austin, sans tourmates Motorhead, who cancelled due to frontman Lemmy Kilmister's illness. Though some fans were disappointed, fans of Megadeth, as well as the openers, got treated to longer sets.
Dave Mustaine and crew will tour the east coast and midwest in May. For tour info see megadeth.com
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Friday, March 2. 2012
by Jeff Barringer - Staff Photographer
The Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight, still has it,and tonight she brought it to a sold out ACL Live show at the Moody Theater. Even at 67 the singer shows no signs of slowing down, releasing a new single just last year.
Gladys Knights current tour takes a break after their Auburn Hills, MI show on March 6, but starts back up in Washington state on Match 30. For tour info see gladysknight.com
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