EDITOR IN CHIEF TOM BEAUJOUR: WHALE RIDERS

Ever wondered what the biggest bands in metal and hard rock demand from the concert promoters who book them into your local enormo-dome? Having played in bands where we always considered ourselves lucky to get a few drink tickets (good for well drinks and tap beer only) and a soggy $20 bill at the end of the night, I have, and frequently so.

I won’t even begin to question what methods the always entertaining smokinggun.com used to secure the following concert riders, because frankly that’s their business, and I could care less whose garbage they picked through; as a failed musician, I’m really enjoying reading about what could have been. For you younger and still ambitious lot, of course, these requirements could just be a titillating hint of what great things and frosty beverages destiny holds in store for you.

Black Sabbath Concert Rider

Kiss’ Concert Rider

Korn Concert Rider

Nine Inch Nail Concert Rider

Jane’s Addiction Concert Rider