{"id":53353,"date":"2016-12-06T19:25:11","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T00:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=53353"},"modified":"2016-12-06T19:25:11","modified_gmt":"2016-12-07T00:25:11","slug":"live-sixxa-am-concert-review-photo-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2016\/live-sixxa-am-concert-review-photo-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE! | Sixx:A.M."},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jennifer Mann<\/span>
\n– Photojournalist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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November 26, 2016 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ —<\/h3>\n

Thanksgiving: Expression of gratitude for our blessings and sharing freely with others.<\/p>\n

Sixx:A.M. shared their Thanksgiving weekend with thousands of enthusiastic, devoted fans in Newark, NJ, supporting their double-album release, Prayers for the Damned Vol. 1 and Prayers for the Blessed Vol. 2.<\/p>\n

6:45 P.M.: Nearly-tangible darkness erupted in an atomic blast of ultraviolet, bright crimson and blazing amber rays as the commanding and energetic collective of Sixx:A.M.\u2014Nikki Sixx, D.J. Ashba, and James Michael, claimed their stage and immediately launched into \u201cThis Is Gonna Hurt\u201d (title track off the band\u2019s acclaimed second studio album), utterly galvanizing the crowd.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow I want you all to make a f*ckin\u2019 fist, just like THIS!\u201d exclaimed singer, James Michael. \u201cRise\u201d unified the arena in physical gesture and mental state alike as thousands followed Michael\u2019s lead. The electrifying performance of the band, combined with the energy generated by the audience, from this first single off Prayers for the Damned could have powered half the city at that moment.
\n\u201cHands UP\u2026HANDS UP HIGH!!\u201d<\/p>\n

Following \u201cRise\u201d, the adrenaline-surging power anthem, \u201cWe Will Not Go Quietly\u201d (Prayers for the Blessed Vol. 2), shot the energy needle in the arena past the red line and poised the audience for a rock and roll road trip, visiting key tracks from each of the band\u2019s five studio albums.<\/p>\n

Sixx\u2019s ever-captivating allure and trademark low-slung, relentless, core-thudding bass style formed the titanium foundation upon which the entire performance was firmly affixed. Ashba engaged, enthralled and dazed the multitude with a dynamic guitar style all his own; rock-solid and bone shredding\u2026heartfelt and atmospheric\u2026with soul-searing solos, while always radiating a truly joyful grin. James, the fair-haired, silver-tongued \u2018devil in the church\u2019, conjured his distinct, emotive vocal tone and range, rivaled by few today; fiercely sublime with a touch of dirt when he willed it so. With every song, James, and the band were joined by their treacherously beautiful \u201cchorus\u201d, the remarkably talented supporting vocalists, Amber VanBuskirk and Melissa Harding. On skins, official Sixx:A.M. drummer, Dustin Steinke (formerly of Canadian rock band Bleeker Ridge). This Percussionator effortlessly pulled off a flawless, driving, powerhouse performance throughout.<\/p>\n

Closure to the band\u2019s performance was Sixx:A.M.\u2019s initial musical offering to the world (and a reminder to everyone present that) \u201cLife is Beautiful\u201d. Nikki, D.J., and James were joined by a young girl on stage mid-song, the recipient of D.J.\u2019s guitar! She sang, she flashed the horns and celebrated the song\u2019s message along with the entire venue as the lights diminished and the band and crowd all gave thanks.<\/p>\n

LIVE! | Sixx:A.M. Concert Photo Gallery<\/h3>\n
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