Strider Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) Geezer Butler on bass. Stevie Stevens on guitar. Matt Sorum on drums. And some guy named Frankie on vocals (and occasional bongos). The band's name is Deadland Ritual and they had their debut gig at the Troubadour Club last night. Thanks to a friend who hooked me up, I was there. Considering I had missed, for one reason or another, four or five concerts in the past few weeks, I was relieved to finally get out to a gig no matter who it was. I had no idea going in who Deadland Ritual was or that they were even playing, haha. But with Geezer Butler and Matt Sorum involved it figured to be some hard rock-metal type music. After the opening blast of "Symptom of the Universe", the singer declared simply "We are Deadland Ritual and we play heavy metal". Okay...duly noted. Instrumentally, the band was tight. Geezer is legend, natch, and I was really impressed with how Stevie Stevens has kept up his chops. He played better than I remember him playing with Billy Idol in the 1980s. The singer Frankie was okay...even good in spots. But something didn't quite click. He looked like a heavy metal George Michael. Maybe it was nerves...I mean, he's playing with big time musicians. Maybe he'll grow into the frontman role. But hell, just to be in a small club with GEEZER BUTLER a mere few feet away...everything else was gravy. The set lasted 75 minutes or so...no encore. Deadland Ritual songs with a few choice covers thrown in..."Symptom of the Universe", "Neon Nights", "Sweet Leaf", "Rebel Yell", "NIB", "War Pigs". Edited May 29, 2019 by Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 ^ Nice!! Slither from VR slipping in there... Geezer's bass had to be making the walls shake in that little venue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 ^^^It was shaking all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) Slither Edited May 29, 2019 by Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 Symptom of the Universe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Strider said: ^^^It was shaking all right. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummingbird69 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) If you really want to hear Stevens at his best listen to The Blacklight Syndrome. Stevens, Bozzio and Tony Levin on Bass. Amazing stuff. Edited May 31, 2019 by hummingbird69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PeaceFrogYum Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Too bad they did not go for the obvious and throw in a heavy metal version of Father Figure or Freedom 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyV Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Strider- so many thanks for posting this. Must be something in the air- this is the 3rd item I've seen about the Troubadour (inlcuding discussion of LZ's 1st trip there) in the past week. Very cool! Love seeing/hearing Geezer continue to play... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) Sweden Rock Festival - June 6, 2019 http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/deadland-ritual-feat-geezer-butler-matt-sorum-steve-stevens-video-of-sweden-rock-festival-performance/ Edited June 12, 2019 by luvlz2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/deadland-ritual-feat-geezer-butler-matt-sorum-steve-stevens-video-of-london-concert/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Planet Rock Interview: http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/geezer-butler-on-deadland-ritual-were-just-four-blokes-having-fun/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Strider Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, luvlz2 said: Planet Rock Interview: http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/geezer-butler-on-deadland-ritual-were-just-four-blokes-having-fun/ That is exactly the vibe I got from the show...just four blokes having a good time playing together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Matt Sorum to perform at one of summer's largest benefits for U.S. veterans: http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/matt-sorum-to-perform-at-one-of-summers-largest-benefits-for-u-s-veterans/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Azkena Rock Festival - Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain - June 21, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Hellfest - Clisson, France - June 22, 2019 http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/deadland-ritual-feat-geezer-butler-matt-sorum-steve-stevens-pro-shot-video-of-hellfest-concert/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 On 7/6/2019 at 1:29 PM, luvlz2 said: Hellfest - Clisson, France - June 22, 2019 http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/deadland-ritual-feat-geezer-butler-matt-sorum-steve-stevens-pro-shot-video-of-hellfest-concert/ So when are you seeing them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 As of right now they only have two upcoming concerts scheduled, September 29th in Louisville, KY & October 13th in Sacramento, CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/matt-sorum-to-deadland-ritual-bandmate-geezer-butler-i-am-truly-honored-to-share-the-stage-with-you/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Geezer Butler: "Deadland Ritual is dead." https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/geezer-butler-deadland-ritual-is-dead/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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