Joined By Media Solution, Delta Doom & Aphrodisiac Jacket. October 3rd at 7pm.
By Noe Gutierrez
The Iron Maidens are a worldwide phenomenon. Founded in 2001, the World’s Only Female Tribute to Iron Maiden is Kirsten Rosenberg (Bruce Chickinson) on lead vocals, Linda McDonald (Nikki McBURRain) on drums, Wanda Ortiz (Steph Harris) on bass, Courtney Cox (Adriana Smith) on guitar and Nikki Stringfield (Davina Murray) on guitar. The band that possesses the ultimate beauty and musicianship is prepped to perform this Saturday October 3rd at Schmidy’s Tavern for the first time. Entry fee is $15. Opening the show is the supreme salute to The Cult, Aphrodisiac Jacket. Then ex-National Football League All-Pro lineman Kyle Turley (drums/vocals) and Rob Ogles (guitar) and their Southern-doom, gothic-groove, Viking-blues, stoner-riff, hypnotic-sludge duo DELTA DOOM will blitz the stage. Making their desert debut is Los Angeles based MEDIA SOLUTION. Consisting of Andrea Martis on guitar, Robb Sackett on vocals, Scott Ramsay on guitar, Benny Cancino, Jr. on drums and Jay Dot Ca on bass, MS are blazing their own path towards metal mastery. The Iron Maidens are familiar with the Coachella Valley having packed The Rock Yard for the last few years. Coachella Valley Weekly spoke to the Maidens this week.
On the Coachella Valley
Rosenberg: “HOT! Ha, but beautiful. And plenty of Iron Maiden fans there too, so we’re in luck!”
Ortiz: “I’m not really too familiar with the area but since it’s known for its music and arts festival, it seems like it would be a great place for musicians and artists to play and work. We’re all looking forward to performing.”
McDonald: “Every time we play the Coachella Valley it is hot as hell! The Coachella Valley is awesome!”
Cox: “The crowd always is amazing in the Coachella Valley. I look forward to playing there every time.”
Stringfield: “The Coachella Valley never disappoints. The crowd is always amazing and so into the music. I’m so excited to be back this Saturday!”
On Iron Maiden’s New Album – The Book of Souls
Rosenberg: “I’m really enjoying it, right from the first listen. Right now my favorite song is “Death of Glory.” Way to go, fellas, you pulled it off again!”
Ortiz: “It’s as good as all their other albums. I like it.”
McDonald: “I really like what I’ve heard. I thought I would get this for my birthday, but nobody got it for me and there is a back order so I don’t actually own it yet.”
Cox: “I think it’s an amazing album. My favorite is the second disc.”
Stringfield: “I’ve had the new Maiden album on repeat in my car for a while now. Really digging the second disc a lot! So many catchy riffs and Bruce’s vocals are amazing!”
On Iron Maiden
Rosenberg: “There’s definitely some magic there because with virtually no radio airplay Maiden is bigger than ever and still sells out festivals and arenas worldwide. The quality of their song craft is exceptional. They have remained true to themselves while at the same time evolved so that they are timeless and not dated.”
Ortiz: “They stay true to their sound and they never try to be like anyone else or follow any trends or fads. When you get an Iron Maiden CD, you have an idea of what to expect and while the songs may be different, the overall sound and vibe is undeniably Maiden.”
McDonald: “It is intelligent music played by the Masters of Metal.”
Cox: “They have stayed true to themselves and love what they do. They aren’t trying to impress anyone and are playing the style of music they love.”
Stringfield: “Their music speaks to people. Their iconic sound has really resonated with people. I believe it will keep thriving for new generations of metal heads.”
On The Iron Maidens and Projects
Rosenberg: “After several years, The Iron Maidens are finally heading back to the studio soon to record a new CD with our current lineup. I’m very excited about that. Folks can check our website or Facebook page for a release date.”
Ortiz: “We plan to start recording in November so the CD should be out soon.”
McDonald: “Heading into the studio to record the tribute CD with this current line-up is gonna be awesome!”
Cox: “Besides the Maidens, I play in a band called Femme Fatale. I’ll play whatever, write whatever. Find what you love to do and never work a day in your life.”
Stringfield: “I’m stoked on recording the new album!”
On The Show 10/3/15
Rosenberg: “Expect to hear the classics, some deeper album cuts, appearances by Eddie and to have your faces melted!”
Ortiz: “Our desert friends will have a good time and experience a show that emulates a Maiden show as closely as possible with monsters, props and special effects. We’ll also be hanging out after our set so attendees can expect to hang out and have a beer with us.”
McDonald: “Look for an arena style show scaled down to a Tavern-sized stage.”
Cox: “Count on complete chaos! It’s going to be an amazing time! I can’t wait to see who comes out! Up the Irons!”
Stringfield: “You can expect lots of your favorite Maiden tunes and for us to shred your faces off! See you Saturday!”
Media Solution has recently finished recording an EP with producer/engineer, Ulrich Wild (Deftones, Static-X). Martis acknowledges, “It’s our first time playing in the desert and we are very excited to be performing in Benny’s hometown. We are sure that it will be a show to remember.” Cancino, Jr. has been with MS since early 2015. “They were looking for a drummer and I had been looking for an opportunity. We had talked about playing in Palm Desert to keep outside of the Hollywood area, have a good time and introduce the group to our Desert peers.”
DELTA DOOM was formed in early 2013 but Turley and Ogles first got together in 2009 by way of a phone call from Hank Williams III as Turley was working on his outlaw country/southern rock outfit simply named TURLEY. The two found they were they were huge metal/goth/stoner/doom fans. As they continued collaborating, a sound developed, DELTA DOOM.
Aphrodisiac Jacket – A Salute to the Music of The Cult are Desert Music natives Marcos Gentry, Michael Jimenez, Randy Caserta, Martin Barrera, Benny Cancino, Jr. and Noe G. Gutierrez.
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