In Nov. 1998 "BATTERY" opens for METALLICA for all “sold-out” dates of the "GARAGE INC." Tour. Venues include: The Aragon Ballroom- Chicago, The State Theatre-Detroit, Roseland Ballroom-NYC....Philadelphia & Toronto Lead singer of "BATTERY" was invited to audition for Metallica to fill in for an injured James Hetfield, during the METALLCA/Guns & Roses Tour. Battery is the best Metallica Tribute Band out there! Don't miss these guys live in Pittsburgh!

Get this custom, limited edition necklace made by Semi Precious Weapons. The necklace is created by Fetty Jewelry and designed by SPW’s frontman Justin Trantor. The winner will be selected at random and will end on September 5th at midnight. ] Enter To Win here – semipreciousweaponsnecklace@gmail.com It’s hard to argue with a band who expresses such an impassioned sentiment. And audiences across the country ain’t fightin’ with the raw power and electricity that pulsates throughout a Semi Precious Weapons performance. Their message is clear- music can be dangerous, dirty, and fun. Led by one of the most charismatic vocalists in generations, the Boston Globe declares that "SPW splits the difference between AC/DC and Queen, fronted by the fabulously fierce Justin Tranter.” The visual appeal of the band, who are masterfully thrusting sex, glamour, and loving violence back into the rock & roll spotlight, is undeniable. Tranter easily dominates any stage, with crowd pleasing antics ranging from gravity defying high kicks in his custom made Stuart Weitzman heels to pouring champagne into eager mouths, all while demanding to “See some titties!” What may be more shocking then the actual live show is the bloody, sweaty, reality of the band’s achievements on their road to a major label deal. Tranter is the designer and owner of a successful jewelry company, Fetty, which he started by pounding out gun and heart necklaces in his Brooklyn loft to sell at early SPW shows. Moreover, the level of musicianship of each member of this ridiculously attractive band is by no means the studio-produced image that dominates the scene. "I mean our damn drummer has a fucking degree in classical composition and I have one in songwriting, whatever that means..." states Tranter, who met drummer Dan Crean, Bassist Cole Whittle, and guitarist Stevy Pyne in Boston while attending the Berklee School of Music. "We got to NYC and it was nothing but girls pretending to be in Sex and The City, and dudes schwerking V- Necks, insisting they don't love the Strokes. So our bitch asses decided to stop complaining about New York's hipster plague and start the filthy party band we always wanted to see.

Originally formed in 1985 as a Black Flag-influenced hardcore punk band called Virulence, FU MANCHU has since become one of hard rock’s most celebrated names. The band released its first single “Kept Between Trees” in 1990 and in the years following, helped give rise to a celebrated style of heavy music tagged “stoner rock” alongside peers such as Kyuss, Monster Magnet and Sleep. Since its inception, the quartet has built itself a fanatical army of loyal enthusiasts all drawn to the group’s ridiculously catchy, unpretentious music, guitar-driven sound and carefree lyrics centered on "old muscle cars, choppers, vans, skateboarding and science fiction”. The electrifying group will drop its new album Signs of Infinite Power this October via Century Media Records. If life is a highway, FU MANCHU is its soundtrack. While FU MANCHU’s music has been alternately described as stoner rock, surf-punk and desert rock, the truth is that it’s all of the above. Over the last dozen years, the Southern California quartet has perfected the art of the riff, mastered the depth of the groove and sharpened the edge of the hook.

Sacred Dominion, a Pittsburgh based band, is the musical brain-child of Mario Brescia, Daniel Corso, Jeff Anzelone and Benjamin J Chiarini. Founded in the spring of 2004, the four started writing and recording music with and emphasis on intricacy, diversity, melody and power. With the multiple influences within the band, the bands music has morphed into a diverse group of songs. Sacred Dominions brand of melodic progressive heavy metal, along with their often conceptual lyric will hopefully entertain you as well as make you think.

TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS SATURDAY THE 17TH AT NOON! TIX WILL go fast! So grab yours when you can! THE JULIANA THEORY SAYS THEIR FINAL FAREWELL FOR CHARITY. In their very last show ever The Juliana Theory will be playing their album "Emotion is Dead" from start to finish along with a second set of fan favorites. As a way of saying thanks, the band will be donating 100% of the money they receive from ticket sales to the Mario Lemieux Foundation for cancer and neonatal research.

PERFORMANCES BY... *KOMPLEX* *FUNKZELLA* *SULA* *ROSSLYN* *EAT THE GOVERNMENT* *MELODY JOY* *NEUROTIC BEHAVIOR* *MUSIC FROM ANOTHER ROOM* *THE SHINDIGGAZ* *NEROXX* *VASOSPASM*

Doors open at 7:30 TICKETS WILL GO FAST! Make sure you get them before you're left outside! Ticket window every Thursday from 2pm to 7pm, also tickets available at ticketmaster.com ! As the grandson of Hank Williams and the son of Hank Jr., he was country music royalty before he ever sang a note. But he didn't immediately follow his forebears musically, choosing instead to bang around the Southeast, playing drums in punk and hardcore combos and smoking prodigious amounts of weed. It was the outlaw spirit of his lineage, alive and unwell and floating in the bong water. By 1996, steep child support payments and his thirst for Mother Nature had forced Hank III onto to the straight and narrow, and he signed a contract with Music City giant Curb. The label issued Three Hanks: Men with Broken Hearts, which brought the voices of all three generations of Williams men together via the ghastly miracles of modern technology. It was about as far from what Hank III wanted as he could get and signaled the beginning of his stormy relationship with Curb.

"Why buy three different records to find the types of songs you like--from an intense wailing song that kids will dig, to a more ambient and hypnotic tune, when one band does it all?" Flaw queries. Why indeed, when the 13 tracks on Flaw's dramatic and cohesive Republic/Universal debut, Through the Eyes, including its aggro, dynamic and multi-faceted first single, "Payback," cover a wide-ranging emotional and musical gamut, "heavy" and "melodic" being the common denominators. But within Flaw's aural and emotional power and honesty, captured deftly by producer David Bottrill (TOOL, Peter Gabriel), an atmospheric soundscape prevails, expressing and exorcising vocalist Chris Volz's personal and provocative lyrics.

Doors open at 7:30PM “There’s a certain uneasiness to the Toadies,” says Vaden Todd Lewis, succinctly and accurately describing his band—quite a trick. The Texas band is, at its core, just a raw, commanding rock band. Imagine an ebony sphere with a corona that radiates impossibly darker, and a brilliant circular sliver of light around that. It’s nebulous, but strangely distinct—and, shall we say incorrect. Or, as Lewis says, “wrong."

With their eye-opening full length debut CD, mercury has turned heads and garnered high praise from press and radio outlets across the northeast. A hard work ethic along with dedication and pride in their live show have helped secure a strong and loyal army of mercury fans and supporters. If it is rock you seek, it is rock you shall find.

Tickets on sale to the public on July 24th In mid-2008, Ed Kowalczyk found himself in an unfamiliar situation. As the singer and songwriting force behind the multi-platinum rock band Live, Kowalczyk had been playing music professionally for nearly two decades. But for the first time in his life, Kowalczyk felt no urgency to write songs or have anything to do with music for that matter. “I was in a malaise about the whole thing,” Kowalczyk says. “I felt like I had done everything I wanted to do and wasn’t sure if I wanted to re-engage.” A contemplative person by nature, Kowalczyk turned inward for a period of soul-searching. “Then, out of nowhere, I got this incredible inspiration to do it again in this new way,” he says. “I realized that one of the limitations I was experiencing was the fact that I’d been doing it the same way for so long that I wondered what would happen if I challenged myself and tried things differently. From then on, it was like uncorking a bottle that had been shaken and it exploded into this writing fervor.”

Known for its theatrical live show and the black masks that most of its members wear on-stage, Mushroomhead is one of the more unique and adventurous alternative metal outfits that emerged in the 1990s. And the Cleveland band's music is as interesting as its image; Mushroomhead's forceful yet melodic alterna-metal incorporates elements of hip-hop, punk, and goth rock as well as industrial and techno. The members of Mushroomhead have been performing incognito since 1993, when drummer Skinny founded the band. At first, Mushroomhead was only meant to be a side project. Its members were playing in various local bands at the time, and they wore the blacks masks (which look like a cross between S&M/bondage masks and World War I gas masks) so that people wouldn't recognize them. The only Mushroomhead member who doesn't wear a black mask opts for Kiss-like clown makeup instead. After a few years, Mushroomhead became one of Cleveland's top local attractions -- and its members kept wearing the masks when they saw how intriguing people found them to be. Mushroomhead's self-titled debut album was released independently in 1995, followed by Superbuick in 1996 and M3 in 1999. The Midwesterners signed with Eclipse in 2000, and their next album, XX, came out the following year. In 2001, Mushroomhead's members included drummer/founder Skinny, lead vocalists J. Mann and Jeffrey Nothing, guitarists Bronson and Gravy, keyboardist Shmotz, bassist Pig Benis, and sample provider Stitch when they signed to Universal Records to re-release XX. Their first proper effort for the label was 2003's dynamic XIII, but the band soon parted ways with not only Universal, but also vocalist J. Mann during a subsequent tour. Undeterred, Mushroomhead pressed on with their D.I.Y. ethos intact and welcomed new frontman Waylon, formerly of 3 Quarters Dead, into the fray. The DVD Mushroomhead, Vol. 1 followed in mid-2005 before the guys returned in September 2006 with Savior Sorrow, released through New York-based indie Megaforce Records.

Strung Out’s latest album, Agents Of The Underground, is not only their 7th full length, but it also marks the band’s 20th anniversary and is a true testament to their relevance and longevity. Think about it: two decades. Two decades in the underground with thousands of live shows, tours on five (5!) different continents, over a million records sold… and they’ve managed to do it all while on an independent record label. More striking than their massive sales, which is a notable for any artist in this day and age, but the fact that the band that has never had help from “the industry”. They may not have household name status, but they do have a colossal worldwide following and a loyal fan base that has been with them since the very start. Such is Strung Out’s true legacy: devotion to the music, devotion to the band, and devotion to the fans.

Spacehog mixes glam-rock influences, such as David Bowie and T. Rex, into its wall-of-distorted-guitars alternative-rock sound. The quartet formed in New York City in 1993 when British drummer Jonny Cragg moved there and got a job killing rats in the basement of an espresso bar. He met guitarist Antony Langdon, also from the U.K., at the coffeeshop, and the two decided to visit topless bars and jam together. Langdon's brother Royston soon joined the group as a vocalist, and they added guitarist Richard Steel to round out the lineup. Almost immediately after the lineup coalesced, they attracted the attention of Sire Records president Seymour Stein, and their debut album, Resident Alien, was released in 1996. It soon spawned the hit single and video "In the Meantime." The Chinese Album followed in 1998. Three years later, Spacehog had a new deal with Artemis Records and issued a third effort entitled The Hogyssey.

Taking its name from novelist Jack London’s 1904 seafaring adventure, Sea Wolf has evolved organically from its hermetic origins in Alex Brown Church’s living room into a muscular, full-bodied musical entity with passion to burn. After adopting the sobriquet, Church burst onto the music scene in two-fisted fashion with the EP, Get to the River Before It Runs Too Low, and the subsequent full- length debut album, Leaves in the River, about which Interview magazine observed, "His music is both erudite and unvarnished, a blend of swirling melodies, literary balladry and damaged art-rock composition.

doors at 7 PM In glitzy jackets, glittering gloves and 80s regalia, Who's Bad, The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band, is an infectious party production that takes audiences on a musical expedition spanning three decades of Michael Jackson's chart-cresting music. From ABC to You Rock My World no song is forgotten in this electrifying revival of Pop Music's Royal Highness. Founded in 2004 by Vamsi Tadepalli and spearheaded by some of North Carolina's optimum musicians, Who's Bad has crafted an intricate performance complete with synchronized dance routines, blaring horn section and down-deep rhythms--each delivered with a precision that could only be superseded by the King himself. Since their first standing-room only concert, audiences have crowned them must-see entertainment singing along as if the moves, the music, and the memories belong to us all.

It's no secret that Pittsburgh loves the Dave Matthews Band. They have been selling out multiple shows a year there for over a decade. This love affair between the city and the music of the band is the inspiration for One Sweet Burgh.

Rush: one of rock's most influential bands is ranked third in consecutive gold or platinum albums after The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Their music has devoted followers around the world and is revered by generations of musicians. Distant Signals and Caress of Steel City are two local Rush Tribute bands from the Greater Pittsburgh area who, although may have eyes that see different things and different hearts that beat on different strings, they are both heavily influenced by the rhythmic sounds of Rush. Come hear both bands together on stage for this once in a lifetime event as they pay homage to the Canadian progressive rock trio Rush. You will hear a vast array of their music catalog spanning from the 70’s to 90’s and beyond. You don’t want to miss this magical event as Distant Signals and Caress of Steel City present: “On A Lighted Stage – Rush Fest 2010”

"I just want to be myself, you know?" says Justin Nozuka. The briefest of nervous laughter, and a wry grin, say what he can't say for himself: There is such a thing as too much introspection, even for a guy who's made his mark by being candid and reflective. That irony is informed by the old soul behind 21-year-old Nozuka's fresh-faced countenance, and the duality is striking. New York-born, Canadian bred Nozuka is young enough to have interview jitters, but sufficiently wise to recognize when he stands to sound, well, full of it. So he's ever vigilant, lest his character fall out of tune with who he wants to be: "I don't wanna create [an inflated image of myself]."

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Since its original conception in January 2003, Identity X's music has evolved, grown, and matured like a fine wine or a bottle of aged scotch (whichever you prefer). With members David Toole (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Darin "D-Napps" DiNapoli (Guitar), Christopher Sheader (Bass), Teener (Guitar), and Jim Krieger(Drums), each dedicating ample time perfecting their skills as not only songwriters but also as performers, the band as a whole has become quite a regional spectacle in the genre of Rock/Alternative. With musical roots deeply embedded in rock, metal, jazz, blues, and even classical, their sound is an artistic expression rich in dynamics, beauty, and aggression.

Battle of the Bands Finals * FEATURING * : *Forgetting Lydia * *Cardboard Roosevelt* *Burn One* *The R4 Project* *Through These Walls* *With The Lights Out* *Forever in Fear* *Future Riders* *Hollow Aesthetics* and *The Pony Signal

If forced to describe Alaskan heavy metal unit 36 Crazyfists in just a single word, you might want to go with persistent. Since forming 16 years ago, the band's released four records through three different labels, lost members to everything from the usual band in-fighting to fatal car crashes, and they've shared the road with the likes of Alice in Chains, Atreyu, Killswitch Engage, Chimaira, Diecast, God Forbid, Walls of Jericho, and Poison the Well. They've steadily made a name for themselves and faced several ups and just as many downs. But this summer, one of Alaska's finest exports will return to the vibrant metal scene it helped forge with 'Collisions and Castaways,' the band's fifth record and first since 2008's 'The Tide and Its Takers' became 36CF's only studio offering to open in Billboard's Top 200 Chart. Read more: http://www.myspace.com/36crazyfists

“The Sounds of Seattle™ Club Tour” will feature Ten… A Tribute to Pearl Jam, BadMotorfinger… A Tribute to Soundgarden and Hungerstrike… A Tribute to Temple of the Dog . This show while similar to the national show, will focus on a more intimate setting and will be featured in smaller clubs and venues nationwide. The 3+ hour show will feature both electric and acoustic performances of the hits of each mega-group. Bleed The Freak - Tribute To Alice In Chains Badmotorfinger - Tribute To Soundgarden & Temple Of The Dog Ten - Ultimate tribute to Pearl Jam

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ROCKIN' since 1977... THE MISFITS RETURN... Tickets ON SALE NOW "It started as a twisted dream"... 30 years ago in a small town in New Jersey called Lodi. It was there in April of 1977, at the dawn of the punk movement, that the Misfits were born. Taking the title of Marilyn Monroe's last movie as their name in a move to immortalize her image - singer Glenn Danzig and bassist Jerry Only set out to make an impression. They wound up making history and creating a legacy that's power has not only stood the test of time, but also transcended into an entirely new generation. Lineup changes followed and by early 1980, the band coalesced around co-founders, Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only along with guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein (Jerry's youngest brother). Throughout the span of their career, the Misfits audience has developed into an army of "fiends" (the term for die hard Misfits fans) generating more interest today than ever before.

Obscured By Pink is a Pink Floyd Tribute Band from the Pittsburgh area and is presently working on their first CD for release in the fall of ‘09. The band has performed at both indoor and outdoor venues with both small and large audiences. Their audio system is capable of handling most any situation up to large festival-type shows. They describe their evolving light show as a “work in progress.” Obscured By Pink is dedicated to performing a show that captures the essence of a great period in musical history. Originally the band was launched as a classic rock band which played music from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s but, due to common interests among the members, evolved into the band it is today. The anticipation and reception has been so encouraging that the band has decided to perform this material long into the future. Obscured By Pink performs titles from virtually all Pink Floyd albums and will, upon request, perform some of the band’s more “obscure” material.

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featuring Max Weinberg of Bruce Springsteen's band and Late Night with Conan O'Brien drummer with special guests TBA live at The Altar Bar

THE RED CHORD TERROR GAZA and more Doors at 6PM It can be said some bands truly embody a certain spirit or emotion. Without a doubt, Massachusetts’ long running juggernauts, THE ACACIA STRAIN, truly embody anger. And that shows more than ever on their new full length, “Wormwood.” The band’s actual sound and vibe are more ferocious than ever on this, their fourth full length for Prosthetic Records, their fifth effort, overall.

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This band started literally on Jan 1, 1994 and played its first show ever at a place called CHEEKS PUB in Aston, PA. Now, 14+ years later, here we are...still. You can't get rid of us, we will not go away, so suck it! =) Life is good, we love what we do and totally give props to anyone who has ever paid a cover charge to come rock out with us over the last 14+ years and beyond. We do this because people need sum juice. It's pretty lame out there so MRGG is here for your service. :-) So come say hello and party with us....IT'S A CELEBRATION!! Rock & roll bitches, rock & roll.

What happens when you combine LIVE’s Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer and Chad Gracey with Candlebox’s Kevin Martin and Sean Hennesy? Stay tuned….. The eponymous debut, THE GRACIOUS FEW, produced by Jerry Harrison will be released in Summer 2010 with a global tour to follow. Live and Candlebox have sold a combined 30,000,000 albums in a career that has included the covers of Rolling Stone & Spin and headlining performances on Saturday Night Live, Woodstock 94' & 99', Pinkpop, Howard Stern and The Tonight Show. Jerry Harrison is a member of the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame for his substantial contributions as guitarist & keyboardist for Talking Heads. He has produced works for Live, No Doubt, Foo Fighters, Crash Test Dummies & Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

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For over seventeen years FUNGUS has served as Western Pennsylvania's premier jam band, featuring a tribute to the Grateful Dead and the everlasting legacy of Jerry Garcia. Fungus specializes in recreating the festive atmosphere that followed the Dead to each of their concerts. In addition, Fungus shows highlight a host of strong originals as well as a full compliment of classic rock covers. In June of 1991, Terry Callahan, former guitarist of MCA recording artists The Zippers, formed Fungus with guitarist Dave Gasbarro and drummer Matt Montgomery. Recently added bassist Dan Eaby rounds out the core of a band that rocks with high octane rhythm. No two shows are ever the same! Fungus is proud to have shared the stage with such notable artists as Jefferson Starship, JGB, The Band, Arlo Guthrie, David Grisman, Dark Star Orchestra, Dickey Betts and Great Southern, Vassar Clements, David Nelson Band, Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, Commander Cody, Donna Jean Godchaux, Zen Tricksters, Big Brother and The Holding Company, Yonder Mountain String Band, David Gans, Jimiller band, Scott Blasey of The Clarks, Juggling Suns, and many more. Among the stages that Fungus has rocked include the Chevrolet Amphitheater at Station Square, The Hard Rock Cafe, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, Big Boulder Resorts at the Poconos, Pittsburgh's South Park Amphitheater, Riverplex at Sandcastle, Nick's Fat City, Graffitti Showcase, plus just about every local stage that Pittsburgh has to offer.

After spending an evening with John Valby, audiences find themselves wanting more and more of him. What makes Valby so unique and entertaining is his uncommon rapport with the audience and his ability to mix his musical Talent with a mad-cap variety of "Dirty Ditties".Few people can resist laughing at songs that would have earned them a mouthful of soap when they were children.Valby's repertoire is composed of popular songs, limericks, classical arrangments and his own original creations.Valby has made a career out of poking fun at his audiences,stretching the limits of free speech and accepted good taste and satirizing current events from behind the piano. When he's not playing and singing, he yells obscenities:the audience yells back and everyone has a good time. The best way to descibe John Valby is to blend the following performers: Allen Sherman, Spike Jones, Lenny Bruce and Weird Al Yankovic all topped off with the Dirt of Redd Foxx, Only better.

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Beatallica is the only tribute band in the world to recreate both Metallica and Beatles songs at the same time. Don't miss your chance to see this unique experience live!

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