The Last Vegas
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The Last Vegas is a Chicago based rock band with members Nate Arling (drums), Adam Arling (guitar), Chad Cherry (lead vocals), John Wator (guitar), and Anthony Rubino (bass), originating from Rockford Illinois, Detroit, and Chicago.
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[edit] Sound
The Last Vegas sound pays homage to 70's rock while mixing in punk and hard rock sounds.[citation needed]
The band released their first record, "Lick 'Em and Leave 'Em" on independent distributor Get Hip in 2003, which was met with critical success, allowing them to establish a cult following across Europe. From that time onward The Last Vegas has toured persistently, landing support for various acts,including Buckcherry, Urge Overkill, Nashville Pussy, the Cynics, and more.
[edit] Trivia
- Beating out thousands of bands, The Last Vegas was the winner of the 2006 RedOctane "Be a Guitar Hero" contest. As such, their track, "Raw Dog," is included in the video game Guitar Hero II in playable form.
- Musical highlight at the 2006 Extreme Sport Dewfest Tour, Portland, Oregon.
- Music featured on MTV’s Ghole, Pimp my Ride, Cribs.
- Music featured on Fuel TV.
- Nate Arling drummed for Urge Overkill (2004)
- Chad Cherry sang lead in The Nastys. (2002-2003)
[edit] Discography
- 2006 - Seal the Deal
- 2004 - Lick 'Em and Leave Em
- 2004 - You Want to Know How to Love Me/S & M
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- - Split/with Bible of the Devil (Scarey Records - Italy)
[edit] References
- http://www.escapistmagazine.com/print/72/10\
- http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2006/10/25/guitar-hero-ii-bonus-tracks-leaked.htm
- http://www.glam-metal.com/thelastvegas.html
- http://www.lowcut.dk/027_lc/interview/7.asp
