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Theory of a Deadman joins the Hard Rock's Battery Park lineup

Theory of a Deadman joins the Hard Rock's Battery Park lineup

Yahoo13-03-2025
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Rock band Theory of a Deadman has joined the Hard Rock's 2025 Battery Park lineup.
According to a release from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, Theory of a Deadman will be kicking off the Battery Park season with a concert on June 14.
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Theory of a Deadman is known for their hard rock sound and hits such as 'Bad Girlfriend,' 'RX (Medicate),' and 'Angel.'
The band will be joining ZZ Top and Ella Langley as a part of this year's Battery Park season.
Tickets for the Theory of a Deadman concert go on sale March 20 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online or in person at the Rock Shop.
Battery Park shows are open to all ages.
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