Illicit Rite brings metal mayhem to HighNote / Rockin Horse, Birmingham, AL

On Friday Oct 8th , rocketing metal warriors from Ringgold, GA, Illicit Rite, brings their juiced-up, darkside-ride stage show to Birmingham, Al

(PRWEB) October 3, 2004 -- On the heels of the release of their new 4-song EP, featuring the song Angels Hell, Illicit Rite will rock the stage at 10:00.

The barrage is led by 16-year-old phenomonen and lead guitarist, Zach Burkett, who joined the group at the fledgling age of 13. Outplaying guitar veterans three times his age, critics claim his driving force, in your face style, is reminiscent of the late Crazy Train" Randy Rhodes. Sponsored by Dean Guitars, Zachs uber-talented fingers leaves fans forgetting hes barely old enough to drive, and hypnotized and baked in power chords and stone cold riffs.

To hear Zach play is a religious experience in itself," lead vocalist Justin Lewis said. Its just unbelievable what that kid can do."

Lewis, a self-described time bomb on lyrical steroids, handles the mike in front of mega-bassist Paul Burkett, and his father Jim, who brings his 36 years drumming experience to the group.

Illicit Rite, formerly known as 15 on the Down, has rocked thousands of fans at over 100 shows in the Southeast. Some of the highlights of which include, two performances at the Riverbend Festival in Chattanooga in 2003 and 2004, a high-energy session at the legendary Florida roadhouse Flora-Bama last year, and an equally raucous Spring Break performance in Panama City in 2004.

An Illicit Rite show is like taking a bath in gasoline while smoking a cigarette," Jim said. Fans will get their moneys worth and then some. Every time we play a live show we leave our sweat, blood, and tears on the stage."

For more information call Rockin Horse at (205) 251-7625 or contact Jim Burkett at nx1600@rocketmail.com. To hear a sample of Angels Hell" and learn more about the band visit www.illicitrite.com
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