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The Greasy Luck Brewpub and its adjoining rock venue,”the Vault” have hosted a number of notable rock and heavy rock acts lately. The venue is large enough to handle these acts yet intimate enough to offer ample viewing of the stage from anyplace in the room. My experiences there have been nothing but positive from the menu to the bartenders this place is a top notch premier venue.



     On Friday, August 10th, the all female Judas Priest tribute band, JUDAS PRIESTESS entered the vault and tore the roof off. The opening act, MELIA, features a  flashy guitarist/singer, with a quick hand and a raspy,soulful voice.



 The elements of pop and alternative rock were there, as well as some punk and hard rock influences. it all blended together with a tight band behind her. 



MELIA rips on her guitar but at times pulls back and allows her band to shine. In particular was the incredibly tight backing musicians, Angelo Marasco on bass, Jimmy Whitaker on rhythm guitar, and the show stopping percussionist, Erik Wheater. Overall MELIA put on a fantastic show and she clearly has the stage presence to rock any venue. 



     Up next was the mighty JUDAS PRIESTESS. These women hit that stage running and unleashed a torrent of molten priest classics and new material. Relentless and poised to strike they head banged their way through the set  with a fiery rapid fire of hits. Undeniable is their passion as not only musicians but as true fans of JUDAS PRIEST. Between sets the powerhouse vocalist herself, Militia explained that she has always been a fan of JUDAS PRIEST and the band has even received the blessing of the metal god himself, Rob Halford. 



JUDAS PRIESTESS distance themselves from other copy cat tributes as they clearly play the songs not true to the notes but true to the feel. The clothing and even the equipment is their own look and their own style. They just happened to paying tribute to JUDAS PRIEST. The band is clearly having as much fun performing as we are listening. The twin guitar attack of Josette and Rena Sands will melt you into submission.;While the rapid fire bass licks of Gyda Gash sync up with the blazing hellfire of drummer, Hillary Blaze.

10/10 Wolf Howls for Both Bands
10/10 Wolf Howls for The Vault

CRY OF THE WOLF MAGAZINE

MELIAROCKS.COM
www.judaspriestessband.com
 

PRIMAL FEAR returns with their latest epic metal masterpiece, APOCALYPSE, on August 10th. Created in 1997 by vocalist RALF SCHEEPERS, and Bassist MATT SINNER, This German  band has been a constant juggernaut of metal anthems and crushing ballads for over 20 years!
 This trend continues on the inspiring APOCALYPSE. 11 scorching tracks of molten heavy metal ready to be pounded into your brain. Have no doubt that PRIMAL FEAR is one of the best metal acts on the planet.




Tracks like, “Kings Of  Madness”, and “Hounds of Justice” slice right through your speakers.Epic tomes like ” Supernova” reveal a band at the height of its creativity. In short, this album is a true iconic representation of what modern heavy metal should sound like.


 Most of their peers tend to veer off in different variations of the metal genre. But PRIMAL FEAR remains solidly entrenched in the magnificent metal they love to create.

   Frontiers Records have scored another Power hit with the release of this album. Judging by the sonic presence embedded deep in this album, we can expect many more from PRIMAL FEAR.

PRIMAL FEAR
APOCALYPSE

10/10 Wolf Howls
Cry Of The Wolf Magazine

PRIMAL FEAR returns with their latest epic metal masterpiece, APOCALYPSE, on August 10th. Created in 1997 by vocalist RALF SCHEEPERS, and Bassist MATT SINNER, This German  band has been a constant juggernaut of metal anthems and crushing ballads for over 20 years!
 This trend continues on the inspiring APOCALYPSE. 11 scorching tracks of molten heavy metal ready to be pounded into your brain. Have no doubt that PRIMAL FEAR is one of the best metal acts on the planet.




Tracks like, “Kings Of  Madness”, and “Hounds of Justice” slice right through your speakers.Epic tomes like ” Supernova” reveal a band at the height of its creativity. In short, this album is a true iconic representation of what modern heavy metal should sound like.


 Most of their peers tend to veer off in different variations of the metal genre. But PRIMAL FEAR remains solidly entrenched in the magnificent metal they love to create.

   Frontiers Records have scored another Power hit with the release of this album. Judging by the sonic presence embedded deep in this album, we can expect many more from PRIMAL FEAR.

PRIMAL FEAR
APOCALYPSE

10/10 Wolf Howls
Cry Of The Wolf Magazine

Snarky titles aside, I’m not nearly enough of an elitist to bash on the commercial stuff of the early millennium. It is, after all, what I grew up with and I still have a hell of a soft spot in my heart for it. That said, I’m not playing any on this podcast because there’s only so much retro-nostalgic BS I can handle

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Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe Headlines Inaugural Idaho Rockfest August 24-25
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Vince Neil, the legendary frontman of Mötley Crüe, will perform all the Mötley Crüe iconic hits when he headlines the inaugural Idaho Rockfest at Melaleuca Field August 24-25 in Idaho Falls. Idaho Rockfest will also host performances by Great White, RATT, Dokken, Warrant, Sebastian Bach and Lynch Mob. CLICK HERE for a two-day $99 pass.

Idaho Rockfest is produced by Ron Heyrend of EKR Entertainment. “It’s going to be stellar weekend of iconic rock music at Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls! There’s never been a festival of this magnitude in our region, so we’re looking forward to bringing A-list rock and metal entertainment to their loyal fan base here,” Heyrend shared.

The two-day lineup of rock acts have collectively sold more than 170 million albums!

August 24
RATT
Dokken
Warrant
(more bands to be announced soon)

August 25
Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe
Sebastian Bach
Great White
Lynch Mob
(more bands to be announced soon)

Vince Neil, the legendary front man of Mötley Crüe, is an international superstar, accomplished businessman and heartfelt philanthropist. His unmistakable voice leads some of the greatest rock songs of a generation including “Wild Side,” “Shout at the Devil,” “Home Sweet Home,” “Girls, Girls, Girls,” “Dr. Feelgood,” “Kickstart My Heart,” “Same Ol’ Situation,” and many others. Raised on the tough streets of Compton, California, Vince Neil fell in love with music as a child, developing a broad vocabulary that ranged from classic Motown to hard rock. As a teenager, he began performing with local bands and soon discovered both a passion for the stage and a natural talent as a singer and performer. He fronted the popular band Rock Candy before reuniting with high school buddy Tommy Lee in 1981, establishing his spot in rock and roll history with the formation of Mötley Crüe. Mötley Crüe’s epic 34‐year run included countless multi‐platinum releases, more than 22 hit singles, 100 million albums sold and dozens of global tours with sold out arenas, inclusive of some of the largest venues in the world.  The band completed “The Final Tour” on New Year’s Eve 2015, closing the book that told the story of their iconic career. Despite the Mötley Crüe departure from the rock world, however, Vince Neil shows no sign of slow down, continuing to carry on with the unending “The Legacy Continues Tour”. Neil continues to perform all the classic Mötley Crüe hits with select cuts from his three solo albums. Additionally, this badass performer is working on new music, and has hinted about performing some of it during this tour: “I’ll say that we are recording some stuff for a new record this year,” he said in a Loudwire interview in January. “You often hear some surprises at our shows. I don’t want to give away some of those surprises…The music is exciting. It’s good, fun, nasty, raw energy and great songs.” Presently, Neil remains primarily occupied answering the call to his immense following with shows internationally in conjunction with the culmination of his fourth solo album. Besides being an international superstar, Neil is an accomplished businessman and heartfelt philanthropist. He manages to own several restaurants and his own brand of both tequila and vodka. Certainly not least, his efforts have rallied millions of dollars for a non‐profit organization, The Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation, in tribute to the unfortunate loss of his daughter to cancer in 1995. In January of 2017 Vince Neil is back in the TV spotlight once again, as a contestant on NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice, featuring new host Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe Headlines Inaugural Idaho Rockfest August 24-25
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Vince Neil, the legendary frontman of Mötley Crüe, will perform all the Mötley Crüe iconic hits when he headlines the inaugural Idaho Rockfest at Melaleuca Field August 24-25 in Idaho Falls. Idaho Rockfest will also host performances by Great White, RATT, Dokken, Warrant, Sebastian Bach and Lynch Mob. CLICK HERE for a two-day $99 pass.

Idaho Rockfest is produced by Ron Heyrend of EKR Entertainment. “It’s going to be stellar weekend of iconic rock music at Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls! There’s never been a festival of this magnitude in our region, so we’re looking forward to bringing A-list rock and metal entertainment to their loyal fan base here,” Heyrend shared.

The two-day lineup of rock acts have collectively sold more than 170 million albums!

August 24
RATT
Dokken
Warrant
(more bands to be announced soon)

August 25
Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe
Sebastian Bach
Great White
Lynch Mob
(more bands to be announced soon)

Vince Neil, the legendary front man of Mötley Crüe, is an international superstar, accomplished businessman and heartfelt philanthropist. His unmistakable voice leads some of the greatest rock songs of a generation including “Wild Side,” “Shout at the Devil,” “Home Sweet Home,” “Girls, Girls, Girls,” “Dr. Feelgood,” “Kickstart My Heart,” “Same Ol’ Situation,” and many others. Raised on the tough streets of Compton, California, Vince Neil fell in love with music as a child, developing a broad vocabulary that ranged from classic Motown to hard rock. As a teenager, he began performing with local bands and soon discovered both a passion for the stage and a natural talent as a singer and performer. He fronted the popular band Rock Candy before reuniting with high school buddy Tommy Lee in 1981, establishing his spot in rock and roll history with the formation of Mötley Crüe. Mötley Crüe’s epic 34‐year run included countless multi‐platinum releases, more than 22 hit singles, 100 million albums sold and dozens of global tours with sold out arenas, inclusive of some of the largest venues in the world.  The band completed “The Final Tour” on New Year’s Eve 2015, closing the book that told the story of their iconic career. Despite the Mötley Crüe departure from the rock world, however, Vince Neil shows no sign of slow down, continuing to carry on with the unending “The Legacy Continues Tour”. Neil continues to perform all the classic Mötley Crüe hits with select cuts from his three solo albums. Additionally, this badass performer is working on new music, and has hinted about performing some of it during this tour: “I’ll say that we are recording some stuff for a new record this year,” he said in a Loudwire interview in January. “You often hear some surprises at our shows. I don’t want to give away some of those surprises…The music is exciting. It’s good, fun, nasty, raw energy and great songs.” Presently, Neil remains primarily occupied answering the call to his immense following with shows internationally in conjunction with the culmination of his fourth solo album. Besides being an international superstar, Neil is an accomplished businessman and heartfelt philanthropist. He manages to own several restaurants and his own brand of both tequila and vodka. Certainly not least, his efforts have rallied millions of dollars for a non‐profit organization, The Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation, in tribute to the unfortunate loss of his daughter to cancer in 1995. In January of 2017 Vince Neil is back in the TV spotlight once again, as a contestant on NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice, featuring new host Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Forget the good ol’ days; anyone who says there’s no good new music out there is just lazy and jaded. There’s plenty of fresh bands out there doing great things, which is what this podcast is all about. 

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