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TKO

Metal band from Seattle, WA · formed 1977

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TKO photo
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Shows on record
56
Rooms played
36
Cities
23
Releases
16
Last show
Aug 1, 2026The Shredder

About

TKO is a band from Seattle, WA, formed in 1977, tagged Drum and bass, Glam Metal, hair metal by its sources. Shows on record run from 1979 to 2026, across 36 rooms in 23 cities.

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

56 on record · Songkick, facebook
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Shows per year

  1. 19792 shows
  2. 19851 show
  3. 20091 show
  4. 20102 shows
  5. 20111 show
  6. 20122 shows
  7. 20146 shows
  8. 201511 shows
  9. 20163 shows
  10. 20172 shows
  11. 20189 shows
  12. 20196 shows
  13. 20201 show
  14. 20223 shows
  15. 20251 show
  16. 20265 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Aug 1, 2026The Shredder · BoiseHeadliner
Jun 13, 2026The Rock Shack · SomervilleHeadlinerwith Mad jupiter, Nevergreen
Apr 30, 2026O'Sullivans Bastille · ParisHeadliner
Apr 23, 2026O'Sullivans Bastille · ParisHeadliner
Jan 24, 2026Common/undrgrd · CalgaryHeadliner
Jun 7, 2025Parc Des Expositions - Destination Angers · AngersHeadlinerwith Denis Dekay, FLKN, Hass
Aug 27, 2022Vessel Taphouse · LynnwoodSupportwith Custom, Palooka
Mar 5, 2022Pechanga Resort & Casino · TemeculaHeadliner
Mar 4, 2022Jack Rabbit Slim's · PerthHeadliner
Feb 1, 2020HiFi Club · CalgarySupportwith Justin Jay
Jul 11, 2019HiFi Club · CalgarySupportwith VNSSA
Jun 28, 2019HiFi Club · CalgaryHeadlinerwith Dr. Dance, We Are Robots!
May 31, 2019Club Sur · SeattleHeadliner
May 17, 2019HiFi Club · CalgaryHeadlinerwith Marc Thomas
Mar 2, 2019Washington Hall · SeattleHeadliner
Jan 5, 2019HiFi Club · CalgaryHeadlinerwith We Are Robots!, Belfort
Jul 26, 2018Itzehoe, Germany · ItzehoeHeadliner
Jul 14, 2018HiFi Club · CalgaryHeadliner
May 19, 2018Reggies · ChicagoHeadliner
May 18, 2018Reggie's Rock Club · ChicagoSupportwith Toxik, Phantom, Widow, +13
May 12, 2018HiFi Club · CalgarySupportwith Sam Fisher, Samantha
Apr 28, 2018Studio Seven · SeattleHeadlinerwith One Gun Shy, Palooka
Apr 28, 2018Studio 7 memories · SeattleHeadliner
Jan 27, 2018HiFi Club · CalgaryHeadliner
Jan 13, 2018Silver Platters · SeattleHeadliner
Oct 4, 2017The Small Ballroom · NewcastleHeadliner
Aug 5, 2017Marquee Beer Market & Stage · CalgarySupportwith ILLENIUM, Loosid
May 29, 2016Black Sheep · Colorado SpringsSupportwith Sammie G
May 21, 2016Swamp Sistas La La @ Orlando Fringe 2016 · OrlandoHeadliner
Feb 28, 2016Will's Pub · OrlandoSupportwith The Grey 8s
Nov 29, 2015Will's Pub · OrlandoSupportwith Indigo Blak
Oct 17, 2015Slowdown · OmahaHeadlinerwith Seen
Sep 26, 2015Slowdown · OmahaHeadliner
Aug 23, 2015Last Concert Cafe · HoustonHeadliner
Aug 1, 2015Slowdown · OmahaHeadliner
Jun 20, 2015Waiting Room Lounge · OmahaSupportwith 20 GraND, Damage
May 31, 2015Will's Pub · OrlandoSupportwith Siren Sea, Crescendo
Apr 11, 2015Waiting Room Lounge · OmahaSupportwith Bonecrusher, Lou Umbra
Mar 29, 2015Will's Pub · OrlandoSupportwith Deaf Poets, Shotgun Betty, Kaleigh Baker, +1
Mar 7, 2015Slowdown · OmahaHeadliner
Mar 6, 2015Marquee Beer Market & Stage · CalgarySupportwith Stafford Brothers
Dec 28, 2014Will's Pub · OrlandoSupportwith Obliterati, Leisure Chief, Melissa Vallejo
Dec 26, 2014Agora Theatre · ClevelandSupportwith King Chip Aka Chip Tha Ripper, King Chip, Trip, +5
Dec 19, 2014Waiting Room Lounge · OmahaHeadliner
Sep 6, 2014Stage 305 Secada's at Magic City Casino · MiamiSupportwith Nu Shooz
Jul 29, 2014Hideout · ChicagoSupportwith Gabriel Wallace
Feb 22, 2014Stereolux · NantesSupportwith Judebox Champions, Feini X Crew, Jukebox Champions
Mar 9, 2012Congress Theater · ChicagoSupportwith Travis Porter, Chief Keef
Feb 18, 2012Stereolux · NantesHeadlinerwith C2C
Feb 26, 2011L'Olympic · NantesHeadlinerwith Onyx
Mar 26, 2010Phantasy Night Club · LakewoodSupportwith Caine, Essince, Swift, +1
Feb 20, 2010L'Olympic · NantesSupportwith Delinquent Habits
Aug 7, 2009Photosynthesis 2009 · SeattleHeadliner
Dec 31, 1985Tacoma Dome · TacomaSupportwith Dio, Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force, Frehley's Comet
Jun 2, 1979John O'Donnell Stadium · DavenportHeadliner
May 29, 1979Five Seasons Center · Cedar RapidsSupportwith Heart

Where they play

36 rooms in 23 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Calgary11 shows
  • Omaha7 shows
  • Orlando6 shows
  • Seattle6 shows
  • Chicago4 shows

and 18 other cities

Releases

16 releases, 1979–2017

  • My Memory

    2017 · Single

  • Let It Roll

    2016 · Album

  • Mitsubishi (Basher Remix)

    2009

  • In Your Face

    2008 · Album

  • Hurt / Mad House

    2007

  • The Flow

    2005

  • Mitsubishi / Beetlecrusher

    2005

  • Sinbad / Galactica

    2005

  • Alien Nation / Ogo

    2005

  • Cheese On Toast / Feelin

    2005

  • Visual / Mr Jazz

    2005

  • Circle (VIP 2000)

    2004

  • Rolf Harris / Terradome

    2004

  • In Your Face and Up Your Ass

    2001 · Compilation

  • Below the Belt

    1986 · Album

  • Let It Roll

    1979 · Album

Lineup

  • Jeffrey McCormack
  • Evan Sheeley · electric bass guitar

Former

  • Tony Bortko · guitar
  • Brad Sinsel · lead vocals
  • Scott Earl
  • Kjartan Kristoffersen

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 6+ plays, 2014-03-15–2025-11-20 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Eastern Echoes' (Diana Ratsamee) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Kevin Cole) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Seek & Destroy' (Tanner Ellison) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Audioasis' (Sharlese) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

TKO — HiFi Club, 2019-07-11
Poster · HiFi Club, 2019-07-11 — Songkick
TKO — Marquee Beer Market & Stage, 2017-08-05
Poster · Marquee Beer Market & Stage, 2017-08-05 — Songkick
TKO — Will's Pub, 2016-02-28
Poster · Will's Pub, 2016-02-28 — Songkick
TKO — Will's Pub, 2015-03-29
Poster · Will's Pub, 2015-03-29 — Songkick
TKO — Marquee Beer Market & Stage, 2015-03-06
Poster · Marquee Beer Market & Stage, 2015-03-06 — Songkick
TKO — Congress Theater, 2012-03-09
Poster · Congress Theater, 2012-03-09 — Songkick
TKO — Phantasy Night Club, 2010-03-26
Poster · Phantasy Night Club, 2010-03-26 — Songkick
TKO — Five Seasons Center, 1979-05-29
Poster · Five Seasons Center, 1979-05-29 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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What each source supplied
SourceUsed for
MusicBrainzArtist facts
WikipediaArtist facts
Tko on Last.fmArtist facts
TKO on DiscogsArtist facts
WikidataArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
facebookShow history

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.