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On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the world famous RAINBOW BAR AND GRILL - located at 9015 W. Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, California - will celebrate their 54th anniversary. This is a free admission event. The following bands have been confirmed to perform on the outdoor stage: L.A. Guns, Pentagram, Armored Saint, Alien Ant Farm, and Boy Hits Car. L.A. Guns guitarist and longtime HardRadio friend Tracii Guns commented: "I'm tripping out on this show! Pentagram and Armored Saint are two of my favorite bands. Let's f**king go!!!"
Primal Fear bassist / co-founder and Sinner frontman MAT SINNER has checked in with the following message: "I will record a new Sinner album soon with a lot of wonderful boys & girls backing me in the studio, and release the best Sinner album we can imagine. Songs are ready and are coming out crushing. Never say never, but I will dedicate the last years of my musical career to Primal Fear. Let's make the last Sinner album a special one that will make all my long time supporters happy, and let's celebrate this unbelievable journey together! I will post some more exciting news about this new album next week. The last one turns off the lights. Boom, Bang, Goodbye." Sinner was launched by Mat Sinner in 1982. They have released 20 studio albums with their latest record,Brotherhood having been issued in July 2022.
Grammy-winning bassist and very longtime HardRadio friend DAVID ELLEFSON brings his acclaimed BASSTORY: PERFORMANCE, STORIES & LEGACY TOUR to Latin America this February - a powerful blend of live performance, storytelling, and an inside look at the riffs, moments, and music that shaped his life on and off the stage. Basstory has toured the world with select shows across Europe, the USA, and Australia, giving fans a rare chance to experience Ellefson up close in an intimate, high-energy format. It's not just a concert — it's a behind-the-music experience with personal stories, iconic bass lines, and a setlist packed with metal classics. February 7 - Santiago de Chile. 9 - Mendoza. 10 - Neuquen. 13 - Las Grutas. 14 - Special Show Coming Soon. 15 - Cosquin Rock.
