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| Written by Alex Therrian | |
| Thursday, 15 May 2008 | |
 Most of this weekend’s highlights revolve around Rock on the Range in
Columbus. However, a few of the bands heading down to C-bus
will also be making a stop in Detroit at some point this weekend. If you want to check them out, but don't want to see any scarlet & grey or don’t
want to spend 4 dollars a gallon for gas (believe me, we understand),
here are some shows hitting Detroit this weekend.FRIDAY Filter @ Royal Oak Theatre - After a stint in the supergroup Army Of Anyone, Richard Patrick is back helming the band that gained him notoriety in Filter. The band last released The Amalgamut back in 2002, before Patrick put the band on hold for a few years. The band is back six years later with Anthems of the Damned, which features the single “Soliders of Misfortune” (rising up the rock charts as we speak.) But I’m sure you’re gonna hear “Hey Man, Nice Shot” and “Take A Picture” if you do go. Nashville based Red open up the show, followed by the finals of the WRIF Rock Girl contest (in case you care about that sort of thing). Tickets are $18 and are
still available at www.tickets.com,
or www.romtlive.com.
Sevendust @ Machine Shop - Before heading down to Columbus on Sunday, the long time Atlanta hard rockers make it a couple night venture to Flint. Lead singer Lajon Witherspoon still has one of the best voices in rock and the band recently welcomed back original Clint Lowery, who served time in Korn the past couple of years. The band recently released their Hope & Sorrow album, which features guest spots from Alter Bridge’s Mark Tremonti, and Chris Daughtry (yes, that Chris Daughtery). Back in the day, rumor has it that Daughtry was Sevendust’s superfan and always wanted to do something with the band. Thankfully, he wont be there in Flint and you can hear killer tracks such as “Denial” and “Black.” Also playing Saturday as well. Tickets are $25 and are still available at www.etix.com.
SATURDAY Papa Roach @ Emerald Theatre - Before the band gets back into the studio to write their fifth album, P-Roach heads to the Emerald as part of a showcase of bands up in Detroit before heading to Columbus. We’re sure the band is gonna play their string of hits, including “Last Resort” to “Forever.” Also on the bill are the guys who used to be in Creed that cant stand Scott Stapp, with Mark Tremonti and the rest of Alter Bridge on the bill. Drowning Pool plays their second show in the Flint/Detroit area in the past three weeks as part of this bill as well. Tickets are $37 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com, or www.emeraldtheatre.com. . |
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