The opening act for the first leg of the Summer 2000 tour has been announced
The Unband has been announced as the opening act for the Def Leppard Summer 2000 US tour. The following blurb is from KNAC.com:
Well, it's only halfway through the year, but we are confident that this wins the award for "Most Unlikely Tour Package Of The Year." Power rock punkers The Unband have scored the opening slot on the first leg of the Def Leppard U.S. tour!!!! For those of you who haven't heard the up and coming TVT act, they sound kinda like Motorhead meets Nashville Pussy and are sure to scare the sh*t of he pop-metal Def lep fans. Should make for a hilarious and rockin' tour!!! The Unband have toured with other metal acts lately as well, including Dio, Motorhead, Dokken, Great White, Anthrax and Jackyl. The Unband's set will feature a six-foot, inflatable, mechanical hand that can gesture at the crowd, including such classic moves as "the finger," "metal horns," and "the peace sign." The group is touring in support of its debut album, Retarder, which was released March 7 on TVT Records.
The two bands will tour together from July 20, 2000 (at Mansfield, MA) through August 12, 2000 (at Burgettstown, PA). No bands have been announced for any shows after these dates.
Coming soon: an overview of The Unband.