For nearly five decades, Blue Öyster Cult has toured in support of its music—even dubbing its endeavors as “On Tour Forever.” It’s that commitment that garnered the hard rock-meets-heavy-metal band’s large fan following and continued support in the U.S. and around the world.

While originally getting its start in 1967, and after going through many a band-name change, the late ’70s brought the band its permanent BÖC moniker and its first commercially successful album, 1976’s Agents of Fortune, with the band’s most-recognizable hit, “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.” More hits followed with 1977 album Spectres’ huge radio hit “Godzilla” and the band’s live studio album Some Enchanted Evening in 1978, with more huge hits like “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” and “Astronomy.” Fire of Unknown Origin produced another iconic BÖC radio staple, “Burnin’ For You.”

Never taking a break from performing, BÖC became permanent faces on MTV and VH1—and pop culture icons with the legendary “more cowbell” SNL skit—and proceeded to take its music to the people with a relentless touring schedule. They’re set to release a new studio album this October with all-new songs.

The band is also set to welcome in 2022 with a Las Vegas crowd when they take the stage at the Golden Nugget showroom on Dec. 31.

“The Golden Nugget stage is magical,” founding member, lead vocalist and guitar player Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser told Las Vegas Magazine. “Having performed for five decades ourselves, we are keenly aware of its history and all the stellar entertainers who have preceded us at the Golden Nugget. Ringing in the new year will be a special privilege.” What can fans expect from the band’s NYE performance? “Besides a generous assortment of our classic songs, we’ll perform several tunes from our new album, The Symbol Remains,” Roeser said. “I know fans from all over are planning to attend, even internationally, if travel permits.”

If you haven’t snagged your tickets to BÖC’s New Year’s Eve concert yet, now’s the time to purchase them. Besides the concert, guests at the Golden Nugget can enjoy a whole slew of events to ring in the new year with parties across the property at hot spots like Rush Lounge and Troy Liquor Bar and specialty dining at Chart House, Saltgrass Steak House, Vic & Anthony’s and many more. Think about extending the holiday festivities by booking a room for the weekend at Golden Nugget, as guests can access the NYE bash on the famed Fremont Street Experience.

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