Last In Line was formed back in 2012, two years after Ronnie James Dio‘s death by former members of the original line-up of Dio, so it’s not a coincidence that the name comes from the group’s second record released back in 1984.
But the group decided not to be a “tribute band” that only performs classic Dio songs and already released three studio albums with original songs, the most recent one being “Jericho” in 2023.
To promote the new album, the band announced many North American tour dates for next September, December and February.
The current line-up has Andrew Freeman (Vocals), Vivian Campbell (Guitar), Vinny Appice (Drums) and Phil Soussan (Bass).
Campbell is still a member of Def Leppard, band he joined back in 1992, replacing the late guitarist Steve Clark.
Last In Line 2023 tour dates
September
- 1 – Fresno, CA – Tower Theatre
- 2 – Las Vegas, NV – Count’s Vamp’d
- 8 – Golden, CO – Buffalo Rose
- 9 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios Live
- 14 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
- 15 – Plymouth, IN – Plymouth Motor Speedway
- 16 – Saint Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
- 17 – Marion, IL – Marion Cultural & Civic Center
- 20 – Manchester, NH – Angel City Music Hall
- 21 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
- 22 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
- 23 – Worcester, MA – Rascal’s
December
- 3 – Mexico City, Mexico – Life After Death Festival
- 15 – Harrison, OH – Blue Note Harrison
- 16 – Portage, IN – Decibels at On The Rox
February
- 22 – 26, 2024 – Rock Legends Cruise – Miami, FL
The band had released three studio albums: “Heavy Crown” (2016), “II” (2019) and “Jericho” (2023). They also recorded an EP called “A Day In Life” (2022), which featured a cover of The Beatles song of the same name.
