One night, three rock bands. Rockageddon was the name given to the concert on February 26, 2026, at Yaamavá Theater in Highland, California. The 3,000 seat theater debuted in April 2022 at Yaamavá Resort & Casino at San Manuel, about 70 miles from downtown Los Angeles, and has great views from every seat. The bill consisted of Slaughter, Sebastian Bach, and Pearcy/DeMartini.
While waiting for the show to begin, it was fun to talk with concert goers about the 80s rock bands and who they were most excited to see. Most reminisced about the music they loved some 40 years ago and shared stories of when they saw one of the bands play at other venues. They were at this concert to take a trip down memory lane.
Slaughter
Hard rock band Slaughter took the stage to kick off the night. Talk about not wasting any time to set the tone! This band was cohesive, loud, and dynamic. Renowned rock vocalist Mark Slaughter sounds fantastic, and drummer Jordan Cannata is full of so much energy that it is impossible at times to take your eyes off of him and his impressive drum antics. Many people were up and out of their seats for the hits “Up all Night” and “Fly to the Angels.” Slaughter consists of Mark Slaughter (vocals, guitar), Dana Strum (bass guitar, backing vocals), Jeff Blando (guitar, backing vocals), and Jordan Cannata (drums, percussion).
Sebastian Bach
Next up was Sebastian Bach, a premier rock vocalist (former Skid Row vocalist) who commands the stage like nobody’s business. He constantly maintained eye contact with his audience, was always moving around the stage, and had a magnetic presence that drew us to every word. His performance contained stunts like throwing a frisbee into the crowd and swinging his mic on stage. Sebastian Bach’s band members include his son Paris Bach (drums), Fede Delfino (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Brody DeRozie (guitar, backing vocals).
In a touching moment of remembrance, Bach dedicated the show to the late Ace Frehley, who was originally scheduled to perform. During “I Remember You,” Bach instructed everyone to “get those lighters out.” It is always moving to see a room full of people swaying their arms in the air, singing in unison, and waving their phone flashlights (reminiscent of the days when actual lighters were used). DeRozie performed a beautiful rendition of this hit song on both acoustic and electric guitars. “Youth Gone Wild” and “Monkey Business” are high energy songs with peak crowd participation. Speaking of crowd participation, “18 and Life” and “I Remember You” were the epitome of this. Everyone knew the words and the room was loud. Bach’s signature versatile, wide range vocals combined with his charismatic stage presence show that he truly enjoys what he does.
Sebastian Bach
Set 1
- What Do I Got to Lose?
- Slave to the Grind
- Big Guns
- Can't Stand the Heartache
- Piece of Me
- Future of Youth
- Monkey Business
- I Remember You
- Youth Gone Wild
Pearcy/DeMartini
To close out the show, frontman Stephen Pearcy and guitar maestro Warren DeMartini joined forces again, performing the songs of the 1980s glam metal band Ratt. In addition to Pearcy and DeMartini, the band consists of Carlos Cavazo (guitar, backing vocals), Blas Elias (drums), and Matt Thorne (bass guitar). We were blown away by the crushing guitar riffs and powerful vocals. Like the other two bands, their performance was dynamic and captivating, with constant motion and crowd interaction. Closing out the set (and the evening) with standout single “Round and Round” was the exclamation point of a stellar concert. Rockageddon was a success, leaving the audience with exactly what they were hoping for: high energy hits and pure nostalgia.
