Buckcherry performing during the Love & Lightstream Backyard Concert Series at the Haute Spot Music Venue in Cedar Park, Texas on June 15, 2021, with Kelly Lemieux, Stevie D., Xavier Muriel, Keith Nelson, and Josh Todd. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Ask Josh Todd about the inspiration behind Warpaint, Buckcherry’s eighth studio album–and indeed, the frontman’s goal in making music–and he’s got a ready response: “I want to connect with people, host the party, and give people a night they’re never going to forget,” Todd says.
As he sings in Warpaint’s title track, “I wanna have fun blowing out your eardrums keep it rocking state to state.” The Los Angeles-based lineup has been doing exactly that since the 1999 release of their self-titled album. Hits including “Lit Up,” “For the Movies,” “Crazy Bitch” and “Sorry,” not to mention Grammy nominations, international touring and Platinum sales, have solidified Buckcherry’s rock ‘n’ roll bona fides.
Todd and Stevie D. had written together on a few side projects prior to Warpaint: An electronic EP for the Spraygun War project, and songs for Josh Todd and the Conflict. “So when we came to the table for a new Buckcherry album, we were in full song. It was a great foundation to launch this great record,” Todd explains.
Buckcherry is the rare band whose talent has allowed them to get away with using F-bombs in their biggest radio hit, ‘Crazy Bitch.’” Yet Todd didn’t hesitate when it came to looking at all sides during the creation of Warpaint. “I don’t censor myself when I write,” he understates. “I use profanity in my everyday life and it’s all around me, and us. So, on this record, I looked at all my lyrics, and if I felt swearing might be overdone, I changed it. But if it was needed, I left it, because, ultimately, I have to be happy with it.”
Buckcherry was a well oiled machine, turning out great songs.Buckcherry was the main act at the Haute Spot Music Venue with guests Of Limbo and Black Heart Saints. They continue across the United States, Canada, and Europe with the last stop at the Tramshed Cardiff in Cardiff, United Kingdom on December 12, 2021.
Buckcherry is the best rock band on the planet they rocked so hard and the sound was amazing they rocked the roof of the place. Can’t get enough Buckcherry, I am seriously addicted, love everything about the band.
Loved it! These guys put on a great show, full of energy and very engaging.
Buckcherry sounded incredible and were full of energy. Playing 15 in its entirety and classics like Lit Up and Say Fuck It. Great night for some good old loud rock n roll!
As always Buckcherry brought it! Have seen them 7 or 8 times now and unlike most bands just playing for a paycheck Buckcherry never, ever mails in a performance. Great show!
Outstanding! Met the band before the show and they are some of the nicest guys I've ever met!
The music was awesome and they are all such nice guys!
Setlist for the show at the Haute Spot Music Venue
- So Far
- So Hott
- Ridin'
- Out Of Line
- Lit Up
- Hellbound
- Somebody Fucked With Me
- Wasting No More Time
- Too Drunk...
- Sorry
- Gluttony
- Tight Pants
- Crazy Bitch
- Dead
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