Rick Steier & Danny Stag of Kingdom Come Guest on This weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 435 - Kingdom Come

Gonna be a long one as we deep dive this week and talk separately to both guitarists in Kingdom Come. So this week we’ll be talking with Rick Steier and Danny Stag about the first two Kingdom Come records as well as what the reformed band’s plans are right now. And big thanks to James Kottak for putting this whole deal together for us.

Keep up with the band at KingdomComeBand.com

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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.

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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

James Kottak Continues His Career Rundown on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 356 - Kottak Part 2

Last week we left the James Kottak story off at the 1999 “Eye II Eye” release from the mighty Scorpions. We pick up the story this week as we look at the Kottak band as well as James’ remaining years with the Scorpions. And even though he’s no longer with the Scorps he’s not done yet as we find out when he talks about a new Kottak release in the near future. All this and more on this weeks Focus on Metal

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James Kottak Gives us a Career Rundown on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 355 - Kottak Part 1

Last month we did a two part career retrospective on Doug Aldrich. This Month we’re at it again and this time the subject is James Kottak. Yep it’s full on Kottak Attack on Focus on Metal. This week we’ll run through early days up to the 1999 release “Eye II Eye” from the Scorpions. Next week we’ll continue from 1999 to what James is up to today.

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Producer Bob Rock Guests on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 303 - Little Mountain Sound Part 9

As we head into the home stretch with three parts to go on our Little Mountain Sound Studio project we bring you an interview we did With producer Bob Rock back in January of 2015. Bob is of course best known has the guy behind the boards for Motley Crue’s “Dr Feelgood” and Metallica’s hugely successful “Black Album” but Bob is also integral to the story of Little Mountain Sound. Big thanks go out to Mike Fraser for making this one happen.

Here's some more great stuff with Bob from thepunkmovie.com check out that site for more great insight into the Vancouver scene.

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Just posted: Kingdom Come's JB Frank on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 270 - JB Frank

This week Richie goes solo as he chats with bassist JB Frank from Kingdom Come. JB dropped by to talk with Richie about all things Kingdom Come including the early days and what's in store for the future,

Track of the week is from the new one from AFM artist Brainstorm, "Scary Creatures" (http://www.brainstorm-web.net/).

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Online now: James Kottak Is The Guest On This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 263 - Little Mountain Sound Part 6

So much for wrapping up this project this in 2016. But speaking of wrapping, just in time for the holidays we bring you the sixth installment on Little Mountain Sound featuring none other than our bud James Kottak. We actually did this interview back in August of 2014 and was one of the first we did for the project, so if some of the things James talks about sound dated that would be why. Find out what James is up to these days (besides the mighty Scorpions) at http://www.jameskottak.com/

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Scorpions drummer James Kottak guests on this weeks episode of Focus on Metal

Episode 226 - Kottak Attack

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of The Scorpions. To mark the occasion they have just released their 18th studio album "Return To Forever" as well as embarking on a celebratory world tour. For those you that want the scoop on this years Scorpions plans (and who doesn't) we have a guy with the inside scoop, drummer James Kottak on the show this week. James called us direct from tour rehearsals and graciously gave us a nice chunk of time out of his very hectic schedule.

You can find James on the web at: http://www.jameskottak.com/

The Scorpions park their site at: http://www.the-scorpions.com while you are there check out the tour dates and maybe buy yourself some tix.

And of course be sure to grab a copy of "Return To Forever".

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