Black Star Riders live in concert.
ON TOUR

Black Star Riders

49
critic concert reviews
metal

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

74
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Based on 
49
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Last 12 Months Rating  
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Critic Consensus

Based on 49 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Black Star Riders is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with decent shows overall. Black Star Riders concert reviews describe live shows and performances as exciting, dazzling, engaging, and frantic.

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Why Are the Rats? - Single (26 July 2024)

Artist Info

Genre
metal
Origin
(2012 - present)
Bio
Black Star Riders is a band formed in 2012 by former Thin Lizzy members Scott Gorham, Ricky Warwick (The Almighty), Damon Johnson and Marco Mendoza (Blue Murder, Ted Nugent, Whitesnake) with new addition Jimmy DeGrasso (Alice Cooper, Megadeth, Suicidal Tendencies).
Has Performed With
The Dead Daisies, Europe, Backyard Babies

Critic Concert Reviews

Backseat Mafia

February 21, 2023
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As Phil Campbell and his Bastard sons took to the stage in front of a huge banner depicting their name, the noise which came from the crowd to greet them was nearly as impressive.

UK Music Reviews (UK)

February 14, 2023
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Black Star Riders have evolved from a touring version of Thin Lizzy to become a great rock band in their own right, as evidenced before an enthusiastic crowd at Rock City on Monday night.

Backseat Mafia

February 13, 2023
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Black Star Riders 10th Anniversary Tour – Limelight 1, Belfast 11.02.2023

V13 (Canada)

November 6, 2019
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The rockers are out in force tonight for the arrival of Black Star Riders who are touring in support of their recently released new album Another State of Grace.

Birmingham Live (UK)

October 25, 2019
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It may be a cold, wet, miserable part of the year but its great because live shows are in abundance! Tonight I am at KKs Steel Mill for Black Star Riders. First up is .

Birmingham Live (UK)

November 7, 2017
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Tonight Birmingham Live have the chance to see Black Star Riders a band we’ve followed for a long time, our reviewer/photographer Chris reports in. Entering the venue I see some regular faces, fans, security and venue staff. Its great to be back at the Wulfrun and I’m looking forward to seeing a great band an

Birmingham Live (UK)

March 18, 2017
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The queues are massive outside and partly because all three rooms are open tonight, but lets not think these fans are all for the other rooms as you would be wrong.

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