Five of the UK's best tribute bands will all be sharing a stage on the same night for the first time ever to create the ultimate classic rock event in Birmingham.
On October 29th The Essential Ozzy Osbourne, Guns or Roses, The UK Cult, Motley Crew UK and Slash UK will all be gracing the stage of the Birmingham HMV Institute for a Halloween Fest dedicated to some of the biggest names in music.
The Essential Ozzy Osbourne: Covering 40 years of the founding father of heavy metal. From Black Sabbeth and solo albums authentically reproduced and totally live an incredible band. This is the most genuine reproduction of the Ozzy Osbourne live experience ever. That voice, that menacing presence, mad-eyed and wild, visually and musically stunning.
Slash UK: Slash UK is the definitive tribute to one of the greatest guitarists ever. Performing all Slash's classic songs from Guns n Roses, Velvet Revolver, Slash's Snakepit and of course Slash's Grammy winning solo album ,as well as tracks performed live with a whole host of famous artistes. Slash UK re-create the image of the current lineup, expertly bringing the look, attitude and unmistakable sound of Slash to life. They play an extensive set which includes all the hits such as 'Slither', 'Fall To Pieces', 'Dirty Little Thing’ and 'Paradise City' as well as an ever changing selection of album tracks.
Motley Crew UK: The UK’s no1 tribute to the gods of rock MOTLEY CRUE. The longest running motley crue tribute in the UK, playing all the greatest songs of the saints of Los Angeles. A show not to be missed, with pyrotechnics and the realism of one of the biggest bands in the world.
Guns or Roses: Guns or Roses are the ultimate tribute to 'the most dangerous band in the world'. Guns or Roses re-create the classic 'Use Your Illusion' lineup, expertly bringing the look, attitude and unmistakable sound of GN'R to life. They play an extensive set which includes all the hits such as 'Sweet Child of Mine', 'Welcome To The Jungle', 'You Could Be Mine' and 'Paradise City' as well as an ever changing selection of album tracks.
The UK Cult: The UK Cult are the only tribute in the UK to have a singer that looks and sounds like Ian Astbury with a guitarist that can pull off Billy Duffy's solo's note for note. The band pay homage to the complete career of The Cult, even drawing from Ian Astbury’s days in The Southern Death Cult, the late 80’s heyday drawing from Love, Electric & Sonic Temple albums up to the recent releases ‘Ember’s & ‘Every Man & Woman Is A Star’.
Rare for a gig of this kind to happen as a tribute band normally expects to be the main central act but with five of the country’s top Tribute acts all on the same bill this will prove to be a ‘battle of the Rock titans’. This is a once in a lifetime chance to see all this great music performed live in only one night. The organisers of the event have announced a fancy dress competition and a prize of £50 to be awarded for the best Halloween costume of the evening. “Rock chicks and dudes bring your teenagers along, door is 14+”.
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Published on 20 September 2011 by Wayne Feltham
