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1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: August 9, 2018 Metalachi to Bring Metal+Mariachi to Palmdale Amphitheater on August 11 PALMDALE – Billed as the “World’s First and Only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band,” Metalachi will bring their unique blend of metal rock and mariachi music to the Palmdale Amphitheater this Saturday, Aug. 11 as part of the City of Palmdale’s summer concert series. Metalachi performs mariachi versions of classic metal songs such as “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne, “Sweet Child of Mine” from Guns Roses, “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi, “Man In A Box” from Alice In Chains, “The Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin, “Cemetery Gates” from Pantera, and many more. With roots in Juarez, Mexico and Hollywood, Metalachi is a five-piece ensemble of classically trained mariachi musician siblings who go by the stage names Vega De La Rockha, El Cucuy, Ramon Holiday, Maximilian Sanchez and Poncho Rockafeller. While they play their sets using traditional mariachi instruments, their stage show and presence is more along the lines of KISS and Rob Zombie, as they blend music and humor with outlandish costumes and stage personalities. Metalachi has earned the admiration and praise of a loyal and diverse fan base as well as noted musicians such as Pantera’s Vinnie Paul, Sublime’s Eric Wilson, Slayer’s Dave Lombardo, Avenged Sevenfold’s M. Shadows, and Billy Idol. They ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 have also been featured on America’s Got Talent, CNN’s Great Big Story, National Geographic and Rolling Stone en Español. “This show is going to be part mariachi, part metal, part comedy and a whole lot of fun!” said Palmdale’s Director of Recreation and Culture Keri Smith. Tickets are available at www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com. VIP tickets are $10 and general admission is Kids age 12 and under are admitted free with paid guardian or adult. Parking is free. Gates open at 6 pm and the concert begins at 8 pm. VIP ticket includes a chair (theater-style, first-come, first-served). General admission, bring your own chair. No outside food or drinks allowed. Concessions will be available, including beer and wine. The Palmdale Amphitheater is generously sponsored by Antelope Valley Transit Authority, American Medical Response, Hilton Garden Inn, Opportunities for Learning, Heritage Sierra Medical Group, Ventura Graphix, Vince’s Pasta & Pizza, Waste Management of Antelope Valley, Antelope Valley Mall and Valleywide Dental. About The Amp The Amp at Marie Kerr Park is the Antelope Valley’s premier outdoor entertainment venue, providing audiences with a blend of high-energy concert performances and community-based programming. Voted AV’s Best Place for Live Music in 2018, its convenient location, great sight lines and comfortable, grassy seating areas are complemented by evening concerts and Family Movie Nights presented during summer months, and a host of charity walks, concerts, graduations, services and events throughout the year. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 Previous performers at The Amp have included Blake Shelton, The Beach Boys, Lonestar, The Spinners, The Four Tops, Loverboy, The Tempations, The Guess Who, America, SheDaisy, The Rascals, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Chaka Khan, The Whispers, Mercy Me, Pablo Cruise, War, Euge Groove, The Rippingtons, Jeff Golub, The Village People, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Pam Tillis, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bill Medley, Blind Boys of Alabama, Sugarland, Air Supply, Newsboys, Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits, Tracy Lawrence, Josh Kelly, Blue Oyster Cult, Los Lobos, Montez de Durango, Blood Sweat and Tears, Clay Walker, Morris Day and the Time, Fifth Harmony, Banda Machos, The Commodores, LeAnn Rimes, Trace Adkins, Queen Nation, Sheila E, Gerald Albright and Phil Vassar. -30- Communications Department 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org