Even though it’s not a yearly thing, Gigantour, the festival conceived by Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine is always a big event for metal fans. In 2005, Megadeth teamed with Dream Theater for the inaugural run of the festival and provided an alternative to the juggernaut that was OzzFest. 2006’s tour was mostly noted for Lamb of God’s scene stealing 2nd billing spot, that left Megadeth fans like a little air had been let out of the show. But Megadeth returned in 2008 and delivered a blistering set, as well as strong sets by In Flames and Children Of Bodom.
Well, the fourth Gigantour run is upon us and delivers another solid lineup for hard rock and metal fans in the cold winter months. Here’s what you have to think about this year’s Gigantour bands:
Megadeth: Obviously, the headliner is back for another round and is out in support of their thirteenth album, simply titled “Thirteen”. The band is a bit more streamlined than the band’s previous albums that reinvigorated the band, but still provides it’s moments. Check out “Public Enemy #1” and “New World Order” for the best example’s of the band’s fury on their latest. Expect a set full of the band’s latest, but many fans will be there to also hear the classics as well too.
Motorhead: Personally, after watching the “Lemmy” documentary- I don’t know how one of the hardest partying and purveyor of the rock star lifestyle is still alive. At 64, Lemmy Kilmister is still touring the hell out of the band, now well into it’s fourth decade. After releasing their latest album, “The World Is Yours” early last year’s, it goes to prove that Motorhead keeps doing their thing, don’t change for a damn thing and we eat it all up.
Volbeat: The up and coming Danish band is really starting to make waves here in the States. The band totally obsessed with American culture and musical styles is one of the more original bands out there these days. The band is even scoring some major rock radio hits now as well, as “Fallen” and “The Warrior’s Call” both have hit the Billboard Top 10 Rock Songs in the past year. Make sure to check out their latest, “Beyond Hell/Above Heaven”, and their live album of the same name.
Lacuna Coil: Except a pretty big debut for the Italian hard rock band for their latest album, “Dark Adrenaline” when sales numbers come out next week. The band, fronted by the beautiful Christina Scabbia provides the biggest rock radio polish and gives their fans big hooks and some tempered moments before the fans go nuts for the other bands.
Gigantour 2012 takes place at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Thursday, February 9th. Tickets range between $13 and $39.50 and are available at palacenet.com. Additional tour dates can be found at www.gigantour.com.
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