Rock News were among the many media outlets at the recent Stonedead festival. Check out their review of the band’s set below.

For me, this is the set of the day in this Stonedead Festival Review 2025. Having followed The Dead Daisies since their inception, seeing them command the Stonedead stage with John Corabi back at the helm is nothing short of euphoric. Backed by a supergroup lineup—Doug Aldrich, David Lowy, Michael Devin, and Tommy Clufetos—they deliver a show that feels more like Wembley than Newark.

They kick off with “Long Way to Go”, and from the first chord, it’s a masterclass in modern classic rock. The onslaught continues with “Rise Up” and “Dead and Gone”, each track nailing their signature blend of grit, groove, and unrelenting energy. Mid-song, Doug Aldrich bends down, cool as ever, to scoop up an inflatable beach ball that’s bounced onstage, booting it back into the crowd—pure rock theatre.

Then come the covers—Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son”, lit up by red, white, and blue strobes slicing through the smoky haze, followed by a thunderous “Midnight Moses”. These aren’t filler—they’re weapons, drawn from the Daisies’ deep rock heritage.

Jon, ever the showman, urges the crowd to “call your boss and take a week off—paid—and come join us in Mexico!”—a nod to their track “Mexico” from Revolución, sparking grins and dreams of tequila-soaked encores. They close with “Resurrected” and a blistering “Helter Skelter”, leaving the crowd breathless and begging for more. It’s the final show of their UK run—but with a reception that shakes the Showground, they’ll be back soon.