Hailing from the Des Moines
area,
Furious Love is currently the only active classic Christian heavy metal/hard rock tribute band in the continental United States. Formed in 2024, the band’s core lineup features vocalist
Randy Janee, bassist Brad Strickland, and drummer Dale Erickson. Randy Janee may already be a familiar name to many in Eastern Iowa, having recently earned third place in the
Iowa's Got Talent: Live and Local competition earlier this year. Bassist Brad Strickland, a U.S. Army veteran, has been performing throughout Central Iowa since the early 2000s, sharing his talents with rock, country, and worship bands alike. Drummer Dale Erickson—also an Army veteran—brings decades of experience to the group. Aside from forming Furious Love, Erickson is a longtime concert promoter in the Christian heavy metal scene, working with some of the genre’s biggest names, including Stryper, Bride, and Whitecross. This fair performance will also feature Cedar Rapids
guitarist Dave Paris. Dave is the owner of
Wall of Sound Productions, where he provides professional audio recording services as well as private guitar lessons.