Hanoi Rocks & Demolition 23 to reform for one off show to celebrate Monroes 60th

[Captain Howdy]

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http://metalsludge.tv/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Hanoi_Rocks_Sept_2022_1.jpg Hanoi Rocks

Blabbermouth — Michael Monroe, who turned 60 in June, will celebrate the milestone with a bang at the Helsinki Ice Hall on September 23. Now Monroe has revealed the big news: as the grand finale of the concert, the original lineup of HANOI ROCKS, one of Finland’s most significant rock bands of all time, will take the stage: Monroe, Andy McCoy, Sami Yaffa, Nasty Suicide and Gyp Casino. The quintet, which started a historic chapter in the world’s music scene, was seen on stage for the last time at Helsinki’s Tavastia on July 27, 1982.

Internationally acclaimed throughout their career, HANOI ROCKS has had a great impact on the history of rock. Several international bands, such as FOO FIGHTERS, GUNS N’ ROSES and SKID ROW, acknowledge the influence of HANOI ROCKS and hold the band in very high regard. For decades there has been an endless amount of requests to reform the original lineup and for the legendary band to perform live. An idea that has previously seemed impossible is now becoming a reality at Monroe‘s 60th-birthday concert.

“This is the only appropriate time and place for all five original members of HANOI ROCKS to get on stage to play together after a break of over forty years,” says Michael. “This is not a HANOI ROCKS reunion, but a unique part of the anniversary concert. At first I planned to keep it a surprise but after giving it some more thought, I realized that it wouldn’t be fair, especially to the fans, not to make this public in advance and that everybody should have the chance to be there.”

Monroe and McCoy founded HANOI ROCKS in the late 1970s and the band’s original lineup was established in 1980. HANOI ROCKS, the first Finnish rock band to make an international breakthrough, recorded their first three albums with the original lineup: “Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks” (1981),“Oriental Beat” (1982) and “Self Destruction Blues” (1982). Casino was replaced in 1982 by Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley who became an integral member of HANOI ROCKS. Razzle died in a tragic accident in 1984. Unfortunately, this led to the band’s untimely demise in early 1985.

Another big surprise for the unique 60th-birthday concert is that the “support band” for the show will be the legendary DEMOLITION 23 reunited. Led by Monroe, the band rose to great cult fame, although they only released one album (“Demolition 23”) in 1994 and broke up shortly afterwards. This is the first performance of the band since the band’s breakup in 1995.

 

 

Also of note is that the Demolition 23 album is to be reissued on CD and Vinyl on 14th October 2022, featuring 3 extra demo tracks

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Demolition-23/dp/B09NH3B9QL/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Demolition+23&qid=1662603277&sr=8-1

1	Nothin's Alright
2	Hammersmith Palais
3	The Scum Lives On
4	Dysfunctional
5	Ain't Nothin' To Do
6	I Wanna Be Loved
7	You Crucified Me
8	Same Shit Different Day
9	Endangered Species
10	Deadtime Stories
11	Hammersmith Palais (demo)
12	Dysfunctional (demo)
13	The Scum Lives On (demo)

[Geoff]

Haha, saw this today. Not sure if many here watch Jason Green's youtube channel, but he interviewed all these guys one after another (except the original drummer, I believe) and planted the seed in each interview. Wonder if it had any bearing on the outcome. 

People seem pretty excited by this, so good luck to it. I, personally, could never get into any of Hanoi Rocks' stuff. Nor Michael Monroe's. I feel like you need a healthy fondness for punk music to really appreciate these guys, and I. Do not, have this. 

[Doggy]

No room for Jerusalem Slim. Maybe Steve Stevens to busy touring with Billy Idol

[Captain Howdy]

44 minutes ago, Doggy said:

No room for Jerusalem Slim. Maybe Steve Stevens to busy touring with Billy Idol

I think Michael has pretty much disowned that album/band.

I don't think he was happy with the final release due to record label interference and he was pissed off with Steve for leaving him to go to work for Vince Neil, a guy Michael has no love for obviously.

[auslander]

13 hours ago, Geoff said:

Haha, saw this today. Not sure if many here watch Jason Green's youtube channel, but he interviewed all these guys one after another (except the original drummer, I believe) and planted the seed in each interview. Wonder if it had any bearing on the outcome. 

People seem pretty excited by this, so good luck to it. I, personally, could never get into any of Hanoi Rocks' stuff. Nor Michael Monroe's. I feel like you need a healthy fondness for punk music to really appreciate these guys, and I. Do not, have this. 

Even "Not Fakin' It"?

[Geoff]

6 hours ago, auslander said:

Even "Not Fakin' It"?

Nope. I remember seeing 'Man with no eyes' on a Hard N' Heavy video back in the day and thought, I must get that. Got the CD for a nice price, but sadly that was very literally the only song I liked on the album.

 

[Doggy]

Remember buying his debut " Night Are So Long ", end have to buy two copies.

A friend who worked for Metal For Melbourne ( remember them, Aussie ) , had very hard try to get one.