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1988 "Judas Priest" & "AC/DC concert advertisements...
1988 "Judas Priest" & "AC/DC concert advertisements...
Item # 718667
July 05, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 5, 1988
* Judas Priest - English heavy metal band
* "Ram It Down" "Mercenaries of Metal" tour
* Robert Halford - Ian Hill - Glenn Tipton
* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Madison Square Garden MSG performance
Page 66 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming performances by "JUDAS PRIEST" w/ Cinderella in the New or City area.
AI notes: On July 29, 1988, Judas Priest performed at Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey as part of their Ram It Down tour, also known as the Mercenaries of Metal tour. Supported by Cinderella, the show featured a powerful setlist that included classics like “Electric Eye,” “Breaking the Law,” and “You've Got Another Thing Coming.” This concert was one of three back-to-back New York area dates, with the band also playing at Nassau Coliseum on July 28 and 30. The tour marked a transitional period for Judas Priest, showcasing their blend of traditional heavy metal and emerging speed metal elements, just before their legendary Painkiller era.
And page 73 has a half page ad for a upcoming "AC/DC" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images)
AI notes: On August 30, 1988, AC/DC rocked Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of their Blow Up Your Video World Tour, delivering a high-octane performance to a sold-out crowd. The setlist featured iconic hits like “Back in Black,” “Highway to Hell,” “Hells Bells,” and “You Shook Me All Night Long,” along with newer tracks such as “Heatseeker.” Angus Young stole the show with his electrifying solos and signature striptease during “The Jack,” while Brian Johnson rang the giant bell during “Hells Bells.” The concert ended with thunderous cannon fire in “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You),” cementing the night as one of AC/DC’s most explosive and unforgettable MSG shows.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
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Complete in 144 pages, one fold across the center, minor margin wear, nice condition.
Provenance: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.
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