18-19.05 - Legions Of Metal II @ Reggies, Chicago (U.S.)

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Vendredi 18 Mai 2018 - Samedi 19 Mai 2018 @ Chicago - Reggies :
► HEIR APPARENT (U.S.)
► PHANTOM (U.S.) - Reunion

Here is the first official band playing the 2018 Legions of Metal Festival:

We are very happy to be bringing PHANTOM back to the show.
If you remember this year they had to cancel due to a medical emergency.
Everyone is back in form and healthy and ready to perform at the fest next May.
We are looking forward to hearing songs from their classic 3 albums.
Check them out on Facebook and start making your plans for next May.

The Legions of Metal Festival is proud to announce HEIR APPARENT will be playing the mainstage at the fest in 2018.
With two legendary albums and appearances at a few of the greatest festivals overseas we are thrilled to have them in Chicago next year.
You will all want to come and "Tear Down the Walls" next year when you witness the greatness of this band.
This has been a band I have wanted to have play Chicago for a while now and we are thrilled they will finally be here next year.
They have lots of great things in store for 2018 as well.
Check out the video below to see what you will be witnessing next year...
It is sheer power that you will not want to miss.

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► HEIR APPARENT (U.S.)
► PHANTOM (U.S.) - Reunion
+ ► WIDOW (U.S.)

Here is the third band to be playing the Legions of Metal Festival in 2018.

From North Carolina... WIDOW.
The stars have finally aligned and we were able to finally get the timing right to have this great band here in Chicago.
Widow are a hidden gem in the US.
With 5 full length albums and the latest one..."Carved in Stone" is a must own.
We are thrilled to have Widow on the fest.

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+ ► BITCH (U.S.)
► HEIR APPARENT (U.S.)
► PHANTOM (U.S.) - Reunion
► WIDOW (U.S.)

The Legions of Metal Festival is proud to announce BITCH for the 2018 festival main stage.
BITCH has an amazing history from being the first woman-fronted American metal band to ever be signed to a label and being on two of the Metal Massacre comps put out by Metal Blade Records.
Having seen the band play recently at the Frost and Fire Festival I can say everyone is in for a treat.
"The Bitch is Back" and ready to put "Fist to Face" in Chicago.

Check out the Facebook page and get ready for next year.

[Pingujp]

Ouahh! Heir Apparent existe encore! Je les avais vu avec Savage Grace en 1986... Ça a un peu mal vieilli mais je reverrais avec plaisir (avec Liege Lord, autre pépite de Black Dragon records).

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Vu une seule fois HEIR APPARENT au Keep It True l'an dernier (sans le chanteur originel malheureusement), mais c'était excellent !
Son très puissant et cristallin, exécution parfaite, une belle gifle !

LIEGE LORD sont toujours très bons aussi cela dit, mais je préfère tout de même HEIR APPARENT.

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► BITCH (U.S.)
► HEIR APPARENT (U.S.)
► PHANTOM (U.S.) - Reunion
+ ► REDD BARRON (U.S.) - Reunion
► WIDOW (U.S.)
+ ► SAVAGE MASTER (U.S.)

The Legions of Metal Festival is proud to announce the re-union of the Chicago Metal band REDD BARRON for the 2018 festival.
This return show will also have all 5 classic members playing as well.
This is very rare these days with re-union bands to get the whole band back so we are thrilled.

The band was formed back in 1987 and released two cassette tapes, "The Barron's Here to Rock" and "Redd Barron". Heaven and Hell Records will be re-issuing these on a CD in the upcoming year as well. We would also like to thank Jeremy Golden for helping with putting this together for us as well.

It is great to have another historic Chicago band coming back to play the festival. We look forward to this special performance next year. Check out below for some samples of what to expect. Keep an eye out for the re-issue and get ready for some classic Chicago metal next year.


The Legions of Metal Festival is proud to announce SAVAGE MASTER as the next band playing the 2018 fest.
Savage Master is a band everyone knows and loves.
They have been touring and playing shows all over and gaining a huge fan base.
As one of the hardest working newer bands out there they have grown musically and as a live band too.
They are a perfect fit for the fest and we are looking forward to having them in Chicago next May.
They just released a new EP entitled "Creature of the Flame".
We suggest you pick it up now and support this great band.
Check them out on Facebook if you have not yet already below.

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► BITCH (U.S.)
► HEIR APPARENT (U.S.)
+ ► TOXIK (U.S.)
► PHANTOM (U.S.) - Reunion
► REDD BARRON (U.S.) - Reunion
► WIDOW (U.S.)
► SAVAGE MASTER (U.S.)

The Legions of Metal Festival is proud to announce TOXIK as the next band to be playing the fest in 2018.
They are one of the most demanded bands in the past few years.
Prepare to hear songs from the two classic albums and stuff off of the brand new EP that was just released entitled "Breaking Class".
The band has not played the area in over a few decades so do not miss this chance to witness them live.
Check out the Facebook page and order the new EP while you are at it.

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+ ► T.K.O. (U.S.) - Reunion - Playing "In Your Face" in its entirety
► BITCH (U.S.)
► HEIR APPARENT (U.S.)
► TOXIK (U.S.)
► PHANTOM (U.S.) - Reunion
► REDD BARRON (U.S.) - Reunion
► WIDOW (U.S.)
► SAVAGE MASTER (U.S.)
+ ► TRANSYLVANIA (U.S.)
+ ► RECKLESS FORCE (U.S.)

Legions of Metal Festival is proud to announce our Saturday Night headliner, hailing from Seattle... the legendary TKO.

SEATTLE'S LEGENDARY "TKO" RETURNS WITH MOST POWERFUL LINEUP YET!
When the question is asked regarding Seattle's most influential bands, one name always stands out: TKO!
With three celebrated albums ("Let it Roll", "In Your Face" & "Below the Belt") and a revolving door of gifted personnel lead by their ever-present, enigmatic front man BRAD SINSEL, the band has consistently wowed audiences and critics alike with it's own brand of no-holds-barred heavy rock-n-roll!
2018 proves again that TKO stands the test of time, as the band returns to take another swing at audiences worldwide with it's most powerful lineup yet!

This round, BRAD SINSEL, welcomes TKO alumni EVAN SHEELEY (Q5, TKO, James Byrd's Atlantis Rising) on bass, the extraordinary KENDALL BECHTEL (Fifth Angel, Q5, Suite Sister Sam) on guitar, and powerhouse drummer JEFFREY McCORMACK (Heir Apparent, Fifth Angel, Q5)!

The band is currently scheduling tour dates worldwide in celebration of its classic release "IN YOUR FACE", playing the album in it's entirety (along with other surprises), to influence yet another generation and show the world again how it's done!

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► T.K.O. (U.S.) - Reunion - Playing "In Your Face" in its entirety
► BITCH (U.S.)
► HEIR APPARENT (U.S.)
► TOXIK (U.S.)
► PHANTOM (U.S.) - Reunion
► REDD BARRON (U.S.) - Reunion
► WIDOW (U.S.)
► SAVAGE MASTER (U.S.)
► TRANSYLVANIA (U.S.)
► RECKLESS FORCE (U.S.)
+ ► WEAPONLORD (U.S.)
+ ► SIRENHEX (U.S.)

The Legions of Metal Festival is proud to announce SIRENHEX as the next band to be playing the second stage in 2018. Hailing from Los Angeles, CA this newer act has been playing more and more higher profile shows and their demo comes out next week. Make sure you pick one up to support this bewitching band. Check them out on Facebook and don't miss their debut Mid-west performance at the fest next year.

The Legions of Metal Festival is proud to announce WEAPONLORD will be playing the second stage at the fest in 2018. You may have heard this Seattle band on the Divebomb Records "Masters of Metal Vol 3 Comp." Give them a listen and I think you will see why we booked them. They are one of the many new bands playing the second stage this year that you should keep an eye on. Check them out on Facebook and go over to Bandcamp and listen to the music there and then order the Masters of Metal vol 3 comp and do not miss them when they play Chicago at the Legions of Metal Festival on May 18th and 19th.

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► T.K.O. (U.S.) - Reunion - Playing "In Your Face" in its entirety
► BITCH (U.S.)
► HEIR APPARENT (U.S.)
► TOXIK (U.S.)
► PHANTOM (U.S.) - Reunion
► REDD BARRON (U.S.) - Reunion
► WIDOW (U.S.)
► SAVAGE MASTER (U.S.)
► TRANSYLVANIA (U.S.)
► RECKLESS FORCE (U.S.)
► WEAPONLORD (U.S.)
► SIRENHEX (U.S.)
+ ► BLOOD CURSE (U.S.)

The Legions of Metal Festival is proud to announce BLOOD CURSE as the next band to be playing the second stage at the fest in 2018.
This act from Caneyville, Kentucky is one to keep an eye on for sure.
They have a great cultish / classic sound that isn't forced retro.
This will be their first show in Chicago so do not miss out on this chance to catch them live at Reggies in Chicago on May 18th and 19th.
Check out the songs on Bandcamp and hit their Facebook page as well to follow updates with this fantastic up in coming band.