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Badlands
Rock band from Los Angeles, CA · formed 1988
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 43
- Cities
- 34
- Releases
- 16
- Last show
- Apr 18, 2026Club Underground
About
Badlands is a band from Los Angeles, CA, formed in 1988, tagged classic rock, hard rock, Oi by its sources. Shows on record run from 2014 to 2026, across 43 rooms in 34 cities.
- Badlands formed in 1988 — MusicBrainz
- Badlands disbanded in 1992 — MusicBrainz
- Greg Chaisson: member — MusicBrainz
- Jake E. Lee: member — MusicBrainz
- Jeff Martin: member — MusicBrainz
- Eric Singer: drums (drum set) (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Ray Gillen: lead vocals (former member) — MusicBrainz
- John West: lead vocals (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Badlands has 6 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1989–2007 — MusicBrainz
- Badlands (band) formed in 1988 — Wikipedia
- Badlands (band) is from Los Angeles , California , U.S. — Wikipedia
- Badlands (band) plays Heavy metal [ 1 ] — Wikipedia
- Badlands (band) plays hard rock [ 1 ] [ 2 ] — Wikipedia
- Badlands (band) plays blues rock [ 3 ] — Wikipedia
- Badlands (band) plays glam metal [ 4 ] [ 5 ] — Wikipedia
- Badlands has 46101 listeners on Last.fm — Badlands on Last.fm
- Badlands has released 10 recordings between 1999 and 2004 — Badlands on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · SongkickNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 20142 shows
- 20155 shows
- 201612 shows
- 20177 shows
- 20184 shows
- 20194 shows
- 20202 shows
- 20212 shows
- 20224 shows
- 20233 shows
- 20247 shows
- 20256 shows
- 20262 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | Club Underground · RenoHeadlinerwith Life (US) | Headliner | Life (US) |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Valley Bar · PhoenixSupportwith Braden Bales, Ezra | Support | Braden Bales, Ezra |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Moonroom, Summit Music Hall · DenverSupportwith Full Blown Chaos, Moral Law, Spear of Cassius | Support | Full Blown Chaos, Moral Law, Spear of Cassius |
| Oct 28, 2025 | The Underground · MesaSupportwith Arlie, Nordista Freeze | Support | Arlie, Nordista Freeze |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 9PM Music Venue · HoustonSupportwith GHOST DATA, Kindrid (US), Aural Umbra | Support | GHOST DATA, Kindrid (US), Aural Umbra |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Valley Bar · PhoenixSupportwith Daniel Saint Black, Hayley Warner, Abigail Osborn | Support | Daniel Saint Black, Hayley Warner, Abigail Osborn |
| Mar 28, 2025 | The Liberty · RoswellSupportwith Matt Castillo | Support | Matt Castillo |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Gold Diggers · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Desert Mambas | Headliner | Desert Mambas |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Scribble · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith The Softies, Rebecca Schiffman | Support | The Softies, Rebecca Schiffman |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Valley Bar · PhoenixSupportwith Strike | Support | Strike |
| Aug 22, 2024 | The Liberty · RoswellSupportwith Braxton Keith, Chandler Pearson | Support | Braxton Keith, Chandler Pearson |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 2220 Arts + Archives · Los Angeles (LA)Headliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 10, 2024 | The Black Lodge · SeattleSupportwith 129,600, Apples with Moya | Support | 129,600, Apples with Moya |
| Jun 23, 2024 | Valley Bar · PhoenixSupportwith Jettee, New Royals (US) | Support | Jettee, New Royals (US) |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Silverlake Lounge · Los Angeles (LA)Headliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Last Exit Live · PhoenixSupportwith ilysm | Support | ilysm |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Valley Bar · PhoenixSupportwith Micah Bentley, Emby Alexander | Support | Micah Bentley, Emby Alexander |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Badlands Bar · PerthHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 27, 2022 | Parc D'orriols · ValenciaHeadlinerwith Corizonas | Headliner | Corizonas |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Hub Festival 2022 · CardiffHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Sonorama · Aranda de DueroHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 2, 2022 | The Moon · CardiffSupportwith WHARVES (AUS), Tiger Bay, Feverjaw | Support | WHARVES (AUS), Tiger Bay, Feverjaw |
| Nov 6, 2021 | Tralf Music Hall · BuffaloHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Tralf Music Hall · BuffaloHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Bryn-Y-Grog · MarchwiailHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 8, 2020 | Badlands Bar · PerthHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Tralf Music Hall · BuffaloHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Tralf Music Hall · BuffaloHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Bendigo Hotel · CollingwoodHeadlinerwith king coaster | Headliner | king coaster |
| Jan 19, 2019 | Tralf Music Hall · BuffaloHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 29, 2018 | Tralf Music Hall · BuffaloHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Estadio Municipal Fuente de la Niña · GuadalajaraHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 11, 2018 | Recinto La Fontana · JaveaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 21, 2018 | McCoy's Tavern · OlympiaSupportwith Thorr-Axe, Dark Palms, WęRTHLESS | Support | Thorr-Axe, Dark Palms, WęRTHLESS |
| Dec 23, 2017 | The Northern · Byron BayHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Waywards · NewtownHeadlinerwith Wolves In Fashion, Hello Bones | Headliner | Wolves In Fashion, Hello Bones |
| Sep 2, 2017 | Bloodhound Bar · Fortitude ValleyHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 12, 2017 | The Northern · Byron BayHeadlinerwith Los Laws, FREE ENTRY, BUCK DEAN AND THE GREEN LIPS | Headliner | Los Laws, FREE ENTRY, BUCK DEAN AND THE GREEN LIPS |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Main Room, The Gov · HindmarshHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Main Room, The Gov · HindmarshHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 10, 2017 | The Garage · BurnsvilleSupportwith I, Destroy, Ithomiid, Discord Curse, +1 | Support | I, Destroy, Ithomiid, Discord Curse, +1 |
| Dec 7, 2016 | Mejeriet · LundSupportwith Niki & The Dove | Support | Niki & The Dove |
| Dec 4, 2016 | The Tote - Upstairs · CollingwoodSupportwith The Post | Support | The Post |
| Nov 9, 2016 | The Garage · BurnsvilleSupportwith Mothersound, sorry no sympathy, The Culture Of | Support | Mothersound, sorry no sympathy, The Culture Of |
| Nov 4, 2016 | Acerogami · PomonaSupportwith The Lentils, Follies | Support | The Lentils, Follies |
| Aug 12, 2016 | Alphaville · BrooklynSupportwith Kitten Forever, royal brat | Support | Kitten Forever, royal brat |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Charleville Castle · TullamoreHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 16, 2016 | The Garage · BurnsvilleSupportwith sorry no sympathy, Tied To Tides | Support | sorry no sympathy, Tied To Tides |
| May 14, 2016 | Badlands Motor Speedway · BrandonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 14, 2016 | Las Naves · ValenciaSupportwith Holy Paul, Second | Support | Holy Paul, Second |
| Apr 9, 2016 | The Garage · BurnsvilleSupportwith Earth Groans, Sweet Ascent, Never Let This Go, +2 | Support | Earth Groans, Sweet Ascent, Never Let This Go, +2 |
| Mar 30, 2016 | Yost Theater · Santa AnaSupportwith Guantánamo Baywatch, Enjoy (CA), Lovely Bad Things, +7 | Support | Guantánamo Baywatch, Enjoy (CA), Lovely Bad Things, +7 |
| Jan 23, 2016 | The Garage · BurnsvilleSupportwith Unturned, Remo Drive, The Home Stretch, +1 | Support | Unturned, Remo Drive, The Home Stretch, +1 |
| Dec 5, 2015 | Buddha Bar, Byron Bay Brewery · Byron BayHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | Woody's Surf Shack · Byron BaySupportwith Waxhead, Slips | Support | Waxhead, Slips |
| Apr 3, 2015 | The Slaughter House · TucsonHeadlinerwith Jackal | Headliner | Jackal |
| Feb 3, 2015 | Cavern Club · ExeterSupportwith Badland Bandits, Orange Vision | Support | Badland Bandits, Orange Vision |
| Jan 29, 2015 | The Cellar · OxfordHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 15, 2014 | Bunkhouse Saloon · Las VegasSupportwith Ditch Diggers, Jeff Mix | Support | Ditch Diggers, Jeff Mix |
| Oct 10, 2014 | Bellmore Movies · BellmoreHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
43 rooms in 34 citiesRooms played most
- Tralf Music Hall · Buffalo6 shows
- The Garage · Burnsville5 shows
- Valley Bar · Phoenix5 shows
- Badlands Bar · Perth2 shows
- Main Room, The Gov · Hindmarsh2 shows
Cities played
- Buffalo6 shows
- Phoenix6 shows
- Burnsville5 shows
- Byron Bay4 shows
- Los Angeles (LA)4 shows
and 29 other cities
Releases
16 releases, 1989–2007Time Goes By (in memory of Ray Gillen)
2007 · Compilation
Club Trance
2004
Always On My Mind
2002
Essential Vibes
2002
Lifesigns
2002
Trance Vertigo
2002
Club Attack - The Best In Trance Vol. 1
2002
Megamania - The Greatest In Club And Dancesound
2002
Body & Soul
2001
The First Spring
2001
Dusk
1999 · Album
Let Them Know
1999
Voodoo Highway
1991 · Album
Want to Live With You
1991 · Single
One Night In Boston
1990 · Album
Badlands
1989 · Album
Lineup
- Greg Chaisson
- Jake E. Lee
- Jeff Martin
Former
- Eric Singer · drums (drum set)
- Ray Gillen · lead vocals
- John West · lead vocals
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| Badlands on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Badlands on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Spotify | Photos |
| TheAudioDB | Photos, Logo |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.