Rock of Aging Ep 5: 80s Metal in 2025: Seeing Warrant, BulletBoys, Trixter, Pretty Boy Floyd LIVE 🤘🏻(VIDEO)

Today's video is the fifth episode of "Rock of Aging." In this series, my co-host Erika and I will be exploring the depths of our "hair metal" past as well as trying to discover what it is about the music of that era that has kept us captivated for decades. It's your new, go-to spot for 80s metal news and conversation!

This month, Erika and I hit road to see some classic 80s metal bands. First up, we hit the "Spirit of 1989" tour which featured Trixter, Enuff Z'nuff, Pretty Boy Floyd, and Christian Shields. Less than a week later, we caught the "Let The Good Times Rock" tour featuring Warrant and Bulletboys. A good time was had by all. 

In this video we attempt to discover:

Can BulletBoys lead singer, Marq Torien, still fit into the same pants he wore in 1988?

Which lead guitarist hit on Erika at the Spirit of 1989 tour?

What were you doing the first time you heard "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Warrant? 

Are those Tommy John elbow socks being worn by Steve Summers of Pretty Boy Floyd?

Who the heck is in Enuff Z'nuff these days?

Where the heck was Warrant's Jerry Dixon?

We learn all this and much more!

 

Spirit of 1989 Tour (Trixter, Enuff Z'Nuff, Pretty Boy Floyd) at Bushwackers April 6, 2025 (PHOTO)

Bushwackers in Ralston, Nebraska

Hit Bushwackers for the first time ever last Sunday night to see what was billed as "The Spirit of 1989" tour featuring 80s rockers Trixter, Enuff Z'Nuff, Pretty Boy Floyd, and newcomer, Christian Shields.

Christian Shields

Opening the show was Christian Shields. The Austin, Texas rocker may not have been alive during the 80s, but he certainly knows how to rock out as though he was. I got a strong Paul Stanley vibe from his between song banter and his stage presence.

Steve Summers of Pretty Boy Floyd

My love of hair metal began to wane around 1988. I loved most of the records that came out before then, and cared very little about the ones that came after. So, for me, by the time Pretty Boy Floyd's debut album, Leather Boyz with Electric Boyz, was released in 1989, I paid little to no attention. This was actually my first time hearing or seeing the band. In my opinion, PBF was the real crowd favorite. There was more enthusiasm during their set than for any of the other bands that night. Singer Steve Summers' voice still sounded great.

Enuff Z'Nuff

My personal favorite band of the night was Enuff Z'Nuff. These Chicago power-poppers have always seemed more like Cheap Trick than Motley Crue. The band burned through many of their best known songs like "New Thing" and "Fly High Michelle," as well as a number of Paul McCartney & Wings songs such as "Live and Let Die."

Chip Z'Nuff

After the Enuff Z'Nuff set, my ears were ringing to such a degree that I had to bail out. I don't wear earplugs generally (don't @ me, I know it's bad), and it's rarely a problem. But wow was it ever a problem that night.

So, I had to miss Trixter's set. I heard it was good, but I am not able to attest to that firsthand. However, my partner in crime on the "Rock of Aging" show has photos and video. We will be doing a full review on the next video.

Here is a link to the Rock of Aging videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyHjhVnQ2P3y6FAhuJ6JZ-lScX5WpL4td&si=8ZFwhe5haYowh--h