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Tribute Band

Music News 

“Paul Stanley” of a KISS tribute band has his hair go up in flames. Naturally, there’s video.

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Tribute Band

If you’re going to be around pyro, it’s probably best to make sure that your hair products aren’t flammable. Hairball,

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Music News 

There’s a fast food-themed Black Sabbath tribute band. Watch Ozzy see them for the first time.

December 13, 2018December 12, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Black Sabbath, Mac Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Tribute Band

Swimming in the music subculture of strange tribute bands is Mac Sabbath, a group that’s become famous(?) for performing Black

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Music News 

Behold GayC/DC. They’re a gay AC/DC tribute band.

July 13, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, GayC/DC, Tribute Band

Here’s another band to add to the list of tribute acts with a twist. GayC/DC is the long lasting (est.

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Music News 

Introducing the Ramoms! (No, that’s not a typo. It’s a Ramones cover band run by moms)

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Ramoms, Ramones, Tribute Band

I can’t imagine my mom getting into The Ramones let alone gathering her friends together to form a tribute band.

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Recommended Music 

This Music Video Features the Mascot Slaughter You’ve Been Waiting For

May 4, 2017May 3, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment Black Sabbath, Cover Verson, Mac Sabbath, Tribute Band

Mac Sabbath, a Black Sabbath tribute band where all the members assume the role of McDonald’s characters, has just released

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Music News 

This Heavy Metal Elon Musk Tribute Band Wants To Launch A SATELLITE

May 4, 2017May 3, 2017 Mathew Kahansky 0 Comments Elon Musk, Heavy Metal, Kickstarter, Raptor Command, Satellite, Tribute Band

There’s a little power metal band in the States that is obsessed with Elon Musk. They’re named Raptor Command and they call themselves

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Recommended Music 

An All-Female Tribute to Pantera

October 12, 2016October 11, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cowgirls from Hell, Pantera, Tribute Band

I somehow missed Cowgirls from Hell. I think I’m in love. Thanks to Danny for bringing this to our attention.

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WTF? 

The World’s First Ned Flanders-Themed Metal Band

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Metal, Ned Flanders, Nerd Rock, Okilly Dokilly, Tribute Band

Earlier this year, many of us became aware of Mac Sabbath, a McDonalds-themed Black Sabbath cover band. Then there’s Pizza

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WTF? 

Reggae KISS: A Tribute Band That Covers KISS Reggae Stylee

July 25, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Versions, KISS, Reggae, Reggae KISS, Tribute Band

Danny asks “Does Gene Simmons know about this?”

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Cool! 

U2 Gives a Toronto U2 Cover Band Their Dream Gig

July 7, 2015July 8, 2015 Alan Cross 9 Comments ACC, Acrobat, Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Tribute Band, U2, U2 Brothr

Mark Baker–aka U2Brothr–is a U2 superfan. Earlier this year, he managed to get onstage with U2 in Montreal. Last night

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Recommended Music 

Introducing Jäh Division. No, That’s Not a Typo

June 5, 2015June 5, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Versions, Jäh Division, Tribute Band

What if you were to take Joy Division and cross them with a Rastafarian-influenced dub band? Dangerous Minds introduces us

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