The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, California hosted the King of the Monsters tour with The Iron Maidens, Zoso (a Led Zeppelin cover band), and the all-mighty Zakk Sabbath on December 1, 2024. It was an epic evening had by all in attendance which lingered for days.
The Iron Maidens were the first to take the stage. This band is made up of five devoted ladies who are true Iron Maiden fans. Upon hitting the stage, they opened with “Ace’s High” to thunderous applause. Then they followed up with a fantastic rendition of “Wasted Years,” much to the audience’s delight. Although Courtney Cox is no longer in the band, Alyssa Day stepped in beautifully, delivering a stunning performance. The Iron Maidens took on “Loneliness of a Long Distance Runner,” a challenging song that they performed exceptionally well, followed by “The Trooper.” Their showmanship was impressive, and their ability to cover such iconic songs was truly thrilling. The set continued with “Number of the Beast” and concluded with the classic “Run to The Hills.”
The Iron Maidens Band Members:
Nikki Stringfield – guitars, backing vocals
Wanda Ortiz – bass, backing vocals
Setlist:
1). Aces High (Iron Maiden cover)
2). Wasted Years (Iron Maiden cover)
3). The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (Iron Maiden cover)
4). The Trooper (Iron Maiden cover)
5). The Number of the Beast (Iron Maiden cover)
6). Run to the Hills (Iron Maiden cover)
Next was the Led Zeppelin tribute band Zoso. They kicked off their set with “Good Times, Bad Times,” and they played it as if Led Zeppelin had been reborn. The technical skills they demonstrated blew everyone away right from the start. The next song, “Communication Breakdown,” was performed excellently and received enthusiastic feedback from the crowd. When they transitioned into “Immigrant Song,” the energy in the room was electric, and everyone was left craving more. The guitarist, Scott Hathaway, absolutely shredded that song. They then seamlessly jumped into “Bring It on Home,” which they melded into “Black Dog,” turning it into a sing-along for parts of the performance that the audience enjoyed. The following two songs, “Sick Again” and “Achilles Last Stand,” were both stellar, and the band played them with a confidence that showcased their talent. The final song of the night was “Over the Hills and Far Away,” and what a performance it was. Zoso made each song look easy, and the power of the first song resonated as strongly as that of the last. Overall, what a remarkable performance!
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Setlist:
1). Good Times Bad Times (Led Zeppelin cover) (>)
2). Communication Breakdown (Led Zeppelin cover)
3). Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin cover)
4). Bring It On Home (Willie Dixon cover) (>)
5). Black Dog (Led Zeppelin cover)
6). Sick Again (Led Zeppelin cover) (dedicated to Zakk Wylde)
7). Achilles Last Stand (Led Zeppelin cover)
8). Over the Hills and Far Away (Led Zeppelin cover)
Then it was time for Zakk Wylde, along with Zakk Sabbath, and no introduction was needed. First and foremost, Zakk came out on stage with his action figures in one hand and his cell phone in the other, making a video for social media that evening. It was awesome! The band kicked off their set with “Supernaut,” which was met with an epic cheer from the crowd that lasted all night.
They launched into “Snowblind,” where Zakk’s guitar screamed as he belted it out. Next up was “Symptom of the Universe,” a stellar tune that thrilled everyone in the audience. They continued with “Under the Sun / Every Day Comes and Goes,” “Tomorrow’s Dream,” and “Wicked World.” The band was clearly having a great time, with Zakk and John DeServio playing together like a well-oiled machine, while Jeff Fabb hammered on the drums, keeping the beat alive.
“Fairies Wear Boots” followed, undoubtedly a crowd favorite. This led to “Into the Void,” a track that had many in the crowd rocking out as the vibe of that song resonated strongly with the audience. Then came a killer classic track, “Children of the Grave,” which everyone loved. As they performed it, those in attendance were singing and dancing along.
After that, they played “Lord of This World,” “Hand of Doom,” and “Behind the Wall of Sleep,” featuring some solid guitar work and band intros. The last two songs were “N.I.B.,” another of the crowd’s favorites, followed by the showstopper “War Pigs,” which brought the house down in an unforgettable way. To be honest, Zakk sounded so much like Ozzy on those tracks that it was astounding. Great job, man!
Zakk Sabbath Band Members:
Zakk Wylde – lead vocals, guitar
John “JD” DeServio – bass
Jeff Fabb – drums
Setlist:
1). Supertzar (Black Sabbath song)
2). Supernaut (Black Sabbath cover)
3). Snowblind (Black Sabbath cover)
4). Symptom of the Universe (Black Sabbath cover)
5). Orchid (Black Sabbath song)
6). Under the Sun/Every Day Comes and Goes (Black Sabbath cover)
7). Tomorrow’s Dream (Black Sabbath cover)
8). Wicked World (Black Sabbath cover)
9). Fairies Wear Boots (Black Sabbath cover)
10). Into the Void (Black Sabbath cover)
11). Embryo (Black Sabbath song)
12). Children of the Grave (Black Sabbath cover)
13). Lord of This World (Black Sabbath cover)
14). Hand of Doom (Black Sabbath cover) (Instrumental with band introduction)
15). Behind the Wall of Sleep (Black Sabbath cover)
16). N.I.B. (Black Sabbath cover)
17). War Pigs (Black Sabbath cover)
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