James Kottak is back on Board This Week to Talk all Things Kingdom Come

Episode 390 - Kingdom Come

In March of 1988 Kingdom Come released their self titled debut album. Bolstered by tracks like “Get It On” the album was flying off shelves and led to being invited to be on the Monsters of Rock bill. With the 30th anniversary upon us James Kottak decided to get the band back together and celebrate the music. Although original singer Lenny Wolf declined to take part James was still able to pull together original guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier as well as original bassist Johnny B. Frank to take part in the assault. Keith St John will be taking over vocals for the tour. So this week we’re joined by James to give us all the straight talk about this anniversary tour.

Head to KingdomComeBand.com for more info and tour dates.

And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant.

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Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing is Our Guest on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 389 - Heavy Duty

Most excellent show this week as we have former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing on board. K.K. (along with Mark Eglinton) just released “Heavy Duty: Days And Night in Judas Priest” a 288 page book about his life in and out of Judas Priest. With only 50 minutes Richie didn’t have time to delve deep but the takeaway is that this is a must read for metal fans. There's stuff in this book for every Priest fan out there.

Want to keep up with K.K. then head to KKDowning.net/SteelMill/

K.K. Downing solo from a 2010 British Steel Show


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Alex Skolnick & Mark Tremonti Guest on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 388 - A Dying Majesty

Once again not one, but two returning guests this week. Alex Skolnick returns to give us the run down on the latest from Metal Allegiance “Volume II, Power Drunk Majesty” as well as some commentary on the 30th anniversary of Testament’s “The New Order”. 

Also this week Mark Tremonti is with us once again, this time to talk about the release of the limited edition book that was written to accompany “A Dying Machine”, the latest from Tremonti. He also gives us some insight on the new Alterbridge release “Live at Royal Albert Hall”.

Point your browser to MetalAllegiance.com/ for links to order your own copy of “Volume II, Power Drunk Majesty” or any of their other music.

Be sure to hit up MarkTremonti.com/  to order one of the limited first edition copies of “A Dying Machine” while they are still available.

And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant.

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And as always

Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant.

Deen Castronovo & Glenn Hughes Guest on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 387 - Set The World on Purple

We have not one, but two returning guests this week. Deen Castronovo pays us a visit to talk about his new Gioeli-Castonovo release “Set The World on Fire” as well as updates on Revolution Saints and The Dead Daisies. 

Head to DeenCastronovo.net for all your Deen info and to TheDeadDaisies.com for all their latest tour dates

If that wasn’t enough we also touch base once again with Glenn Hughes. Glenn is of course out on tour playing all his classic Deep Purple tracks so he fills us in on that as well as answering some deeper questions about his past career.

Here's a clip with Myles from the Steelhouse festival which Glenn talks about on this episode

Be sure to hit up GlennHughes.com for all of Glenn’s upcoming dates.

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KINGDOM COME CELEBRATES DEBUT ALBUM WITH 30th ANNIVERSARY TOUR

KINGDOM COME CELEBRATES DEBUT ALBUM WITH 30^th ANNIVERSARY TOUR

The hard rock band Kingdom Come was formed in1987 and quickly signed to Polydor Records. 

Kingdom Come released their first single "Get It On" which held a stranglehold on rock radio in early 1988, prompting their self-titled debut album to ship gold. 

The quintet, comprised of guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, bassist Johnny B. Frank, drummer James Kottak, and singer Lenny Wolf, took to the road immediately as part of the North American “Monsters of Rock” Tour alongside Van Halen, Scorpions, Metallica, and Dokken. In addition to touring and extensive radio airplay, they also became MTV favorites with such videos as "Get It On" and "What Love Can Be" helping the band to sell over two million debut albums worldwide.

 

2018 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of that classic album prompting drummer James Kottak to revive Kingdom Come. 

Along with original members Danny Stag, Rick Steier, Johnny B. Frank, a tour to commemorate the success of the band and album is born. Original singer Lenny Wolf declined to participate in the tour, but wishes the rest of the guys all the success and best in the world! Keith St. John (formerly of Montrose & Lynch Mob) will be stepping up to fill that large void, “but is definitely up to the job” according to the band members.

 

Guitarist Danny Stag says, “...we all love each other like brothers, get along, and laugh a lot. It's like a miracle that this is finally happening!" Bassist Johnny B. Frank adds, “It was 30 years ago The Wolf recruited us, The Rock produced us, MTV aired us and Van Halen made us Monsters Of Rock. Grateful to Rock another day!!!" 

 

Kingdom Come will tour in 2018 – 2019 performing songs from their legendary debut album along with music from their second album In Your Face.

The Kingdom Come 2018 – 2019 line up:

 

•           Drummer James Kottak  

•           Bassist Johnny B. Frank            

•           Guitarist Danny Stag  

•           Guitarist Rick Steier   

•           Singer Keith St. John  

 

Confirmed Kingdom Come Tour Dates:

 

9/27 Seattle, WA – Club Sur Rocks

9/28 Vancouver, WA – Cascade Bar & Grill

9/29 Sacramento, CA – Holy Diver 

10/3 West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go-Go

10/5 Las Vegas, NV – Vamp’d

10/6 Ramona, CA – Ramona Mainstage

10/7 Scottsdale, AZ – BLK Live

10/8 Santa Fe, NM - Camel Rock Casino

10/11 St. Charles, IL – The Arcada Theatre  w/ Special Guests Killer Dwarfs

10/12 Westland, MI – The Token Lounge

10/13 Versailles, OH – BMI Indoor Speedway  co-headlining with Autograph - special guests are Killer Dwarfs. 

10/14 Louisville, KY – Bourbon Hall 

10/17 Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s

10/18 Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theatre

10/19 Baltimore, MD – Fish Head Cantina 

10/20 Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance   ***Kingdom Come is direct support for Zebra

10/21 Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall

10/23 New Bedford, MA – Greasy Luck Brewpub 

10/26 Granite City, IL – Eddie’s Bar & Grill

10/27 Kansas City, MO – The Scene K.C. Rock Bar

 

Please visit the band’s website (www.KingdomComeBand.com) for information on VIP Meet and Greets.

 

VISIT KINGDOM COME ONLINE:

www.KingdomComeBand.com (current lineup)   

www.facebook.com/KingdomComeOfficial   

www.youtube.com/KingdomComeTV   

www.twitter.com/KingdomComeRock

www.instagram.com/kingdomcomeband