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Rock Bands with Slot GamesRock bands and gambling have long been associated with one another and are still being intertwined through online gambling. With the most legendary rockers now having slot games based on their brand, music, and members, there is a lot to look forward to for rock music fans. These are some of the bands with slot games available on reputable online casinos such as BetTarget. Guns n Roses Guns n Roses are one of the most familiar rock bands throughout history and are still touring and indulging in other business ventures such as the online gambling industry. Guns n Roses released their slot game in 2016 with great attention to detail in their music catalogue, stage outfits, and band members. The game simply called ‘Guns n Roses’ have been hugely popular. Motorhead Motorhead was formed in 1975 in London and has shown a love and passion for gambling since its formation, with hit singles being named after gambling cards and portraying a lifestyle of gambling through their live shows, music videos, and imagery. Their self-titled slot game was released by NetEnt as a video slot game with 5 reels and 76 paylines. Lordi Lordi was formed in Finland in 1992 and showed promise with their stage presence and out-there costumes portraying monsters. The band released their slot game with the same imagery expected from their music catalogue and imagery. The band released Lordi: Reel of Monsters Slot to great popularity in the UK through Play n Go. Struggling to find the Lordi slot game? You can play Lordi: Reel of Monsters as well as bet anywhere with BetTarget. The bands on this list have long been involved with gambling, even before the release of these slot games giving the games an edge of real gambling interest and entertainment. [...]

Legendary Rock n Roll Performances at CasinosGambling and rock n roll work as the perfect team in creating entertainment that stands out as providing fans and gamblers with an experience of a lifetime. Throughout history, rock n roll bands have been actively breaking records and bringing some of the most exciting performances to casinos around the world, and this list gives the lowdown on the most legendary rock n roll shows at casinos. Motley Crue – Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel and Casino In 2011 this legendary rock band took up residency in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. This spread-out period of performances brought something new not only to casino residencies but to rock n roll performances. The show had various historical differences, such as the use of acrobats, dancers, and non-musical performers joining in on the performance. Blue Oyster Cult – Dover Downs Casino Blue Oyster Cult has long been familiar in the world of casino torus. In 2018 the band released their first album in many years and went on the road in support of the newly released album. The only casino performance on this tour was at the Dover Downs Casino, which proved to be a successful evening for a rock band that has sold over 20 million records. Iron Maiden – Planet Hollywood – 1981 Iron Maiden went on their Killer World Tour in 1981 and chose The Aladdin Casino in Las Vegas as one of their stops. The concert made headlines as being one of the most exciting Iron Maiden concerts at a casino, and it was accompanied by fellow rockers Judas Priest. The concerts and residency shows on this list prove just how rock n roll bands and casinos strive to bring the best entrainment to their fans and followers. With online gambling being the new runner-up in gambling entertainment, be sure to try your hand at classic rock n roll feel table games, band-themed slots, or even betting at BetTarget online. [...]

How British Rock Bands Created Rock Sub GenresBritain has long been at the forefront of pioneering in different music genres, and some of the most popular rock subgenres are said to have been developed here. With some of the biggest progressive rock and hard rock bands that have come from Britain, there’s no reason not to accept that their genres were at least partially created in Britain. These are among the most popular subgenres in rock music created by British bands. Progressive Rock Progressive Rock was dominated by British rock bands during its formation and development. The overall purpose of progressive rock was to make the musicality and compositions more technical. With bands such as King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, and The Electric Light Orchestra being leasers in the genre, it quickly became one of the Purest sub-genres with required great musical capabilities in technicality. British Folk Rock Folk has been intertwined with a variety of genres in music, such as metal and rock and with Britain’s love for rock, it was naturally more rock sounding. British folk rock was developed in late 1960 by the Fairport Convention and Pentangle, who used the British folk revival as its basis to mix with British rock. Glam Rock Glam rock saw rock music gaining a bit more colour, tighter clothes, longer hair and overall more glam. This subgenre did not last as long but was used for short periods by some of Britain’s pioneers in music, such as David Bowie, T.Rex, and Roxy Music. Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Britain is surely the leader of hard rock and heavy metal, with legendary bands that are still touring and recording, such as Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Led zeppelin, all being born and raised in Britain. Hard rock and heavy metal were the product of mixing blues rock, psychedelic rock, and garage rock together and using heavier tones for a more energetic but darker sound. With these sub-genres having been created in Britain, English bands dominated the charts and brought attention to the progression of the genre of rock. [...]

The Biggest Gigs in HistoryRock shows are always the biggest and draw the biggest crowds. When considering the number of fans that popular rock bands have garnered throughout their active years, there’s no reason to deny them a historical place in music history for drawing the masses. Here is our pick of some of the rock concerts in history that have drawn the largest attendances. Queen at Hyde Park – 1975 – 200,000 Queen played Hyde Park in 1976 as a free concert for fans to attend and saw an estimated 200 000 people attend to see the magic of a night at the Opera and Bohemian Rhapsody come to life on stage. This concert is part of the reason why Hyde Park is still one of the historical rock venues in the world. This was the only concert Queen ever did at the venue. Woodstock Festival -1969 – 400,000 The first Woodstock festival was held in 1969 and saw immediate success with over 400 000 attendances of fans of great music wanting to experience the world of rock n roll and folk music to the max. Woodstock went on to become one of the busiest music festivals in the World. The festival saw an appearance of the Grateful Dead, which is still being recreated by the current Grateful Dead line-up. The Rolling Stones at Copacabana Beach – 2006 – 1.5 Million In 2006 one of the biggest bands played their biggest gigs. The Rolling Stones Live at Copacabana Beach saw 1.5 million fans attending the concert at the famed beach in Rio De Janeiro. The Rolling Stones are well known to have played some of the biggest music festivals, but this was one of the biggest and beat their 1969 record for 500 000 fans in attendance. The shows on this list brought many of the renowned British bands of today into the spotlight, and others made records for reasons purely based on the attendances. The same success shown by these events has not been seen, but smaller attendances in much smaller venues are thriving with independent live music shows. [...]

Upcoming Indy-Rock Gigs in LondonCatching a good rock show can make even the worse day seem brighter and happier. Sometimes the melancholy sounds of Indy music can also be a good way to forget about the bad days and just relax. The Indy/Rock shows on this list will provide you with energetic, relaxed, and artful sounds for anybody to appreciate. Whether you want to witness some of Britain’s most renowned guitarists or want to listen to smooth and relaxed piano playing with deep vocals, these performances are excellent events to attend. Jack White – Union Chapel – 22 July Jack whit is one of the founders of the Indy rock band The Raconteurs and made prominence with his duo band The White Stripes in 1997. Jack White is well known for using only the best possible studio musicians on his backing band, which contributes to the overall experience of watching one of his live shows. The Libertines – OVO Arena – 23 July The Libertines is one of the leading Indie music bands in the UK and is still touring throughout the world to share their unique sound of Indy rock mixed with traditional British rock elements. This performance will be taking place on the 23rd of July and will see the band doing their only London show for the rest of their reunion tour. Nick Cave – Victoria Park – 28 August Although Nick Cave has been active in the music business since 1979 and is one of the most renowned lyricists in Rock Music, he has only in recent years become more popular in the indie circles with a change in musical direction. Even with his earlier work, there are many Indy fans indulging in his creative music. Catch Nick Cave with this solo and raw performance of a career-spanning setlist. Billy Idol – Wembley Arena – 19 October Billy Idol was born in London in 1955 and has s=toured extensively throughout the world with hit albums and some of the most varied backing bands imaginable. This concert will see the band Television opening up for this British legend. The shows on this list are varied in sub-genres, include with Indy Rock and provide a great chance to witness some of the world’s most intriguing musical acts perform their latest and most well-known works. [...]

Renowned British Rock GuitaristsAlthough many of the greatest British guitarists did eventually start their solo careers to great success, they all started out in bands that achieved critical acclaim with performances and album releases. The guitarists on this list are still seen as some of the most famous and renowned British guitarists in rock bands. Eric Clapton – The Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith Eric Clapton is from Surrey in the UK and stands as one of the most admired guitar players in the world. He started out with blues rock bands such as Yardbirds and Cream and went on to form a wealthy solo career sticking to his blues guitar roots. With 18 Grammys and 3 rock n roll hall of fame inductions, he is one of the most successful and renowned guitarists from Britain. Brian May – Queen Brian May is one of the most renowned lead guitarists in rock n roll history and has served as the only guitarist in Queen since the band’s formation. Bing, one of the founding members in 1970 the band relied heavily on the guitarist’s ability to turn any riff into a catchy hit single song. Jimmy Page – Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds Jimmy Page is no stranger to any rock fan and has created some of the most legendary guitar riffs in history. From West London, Jimmy Page has made headlines since joining his first major band, The Yardbirds. When he counted the band Led Zeppelin, he immediately became a legend in his own right with his guitar playing style and some of the catchiest riffs. David Gilmour – Pink Floyd David Gilmour is from Cambridge, England and joined the Pink Floyd band in 1967 as a guitar and vocalist. He is seen as an important member of the band that helped them achieve prominence in the rock universe with his progressive techniques and composing abilities. Many rock bands throughout history were made by their guitarists, and some have even created their own success with solo careers after parting ways with their bands. The guitarists on this list are legends in their own right for their success in rock music. [...]