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Watch: KINGDOM COME Returns To Live Stage In Ohio
Kingdom Come, the classic rock band best known for its early success in the late 1980s, has been performing again with a lineup that blends original members with new recruits. Footage has emerged of the group playing a show in Youngstown, Ohio, on 9 July, marking a continued return to live performance for the band following a lineup overhaul.
The current line-up features original guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier and bassist Johnny B. Frank alongside newer additions vocalist Ezekiel "Zeke" Kaplan and drummer Matt Muckle, who joined in early 2024. Kaplan, who landed the role after an impromptu audition in December 2023, made his live debut with the band in March 2024 and has said fan reaction has been strongly positive, with some calling it the band's best sound since original singer Lenny Wolf. The band has also reportedly been working on new material in the studio, reworking older unreleased songs, though nothing has yet been made public.
In short
- Kingdom Come played a fan-filmed show in Youngstown, Ohio, on 9 July.
- Line-up mixes original members with 2024 additions Zeke Kaplan and Matt Muckle.
- Band has been recording new, previously unreleased material in the studio.
Explained simply
Kingdom Come is a classic rock band that rose to prominence in the late 1980s. After a period away from regular live touring, the band underwent significant changes to its lineup in recent years.
The current Kingdom Come features original members Danny Stag and Rick Steier on guitar, and Johnny B. Frank on bass, alongside newer recruits vocalist Ezekiel "Zeke" Kaplan and drummer Matt Muckle. Kaplan joined the band following an impromptu audition in December 2023 and made his live debut in March 2024.
The new vocalist has generated considerable enthusiasm amongst fans, with some suggesting the band now sounds better than it did during the era of original singer Lenny Wolf. The group is also working on new material, reworking previously unreleased songs, though nothing has yet been made public.