Ross the Boss to perform in Syracuse Sept. 9

Ross the Boss at Bloodstock Open Air 2010 (Photo: Daniel Gray)

Heavy metal guitarist extraordinaire, Ross the Boss Friedman is bringing his band to Syracuse Sept. 9. The band, which has been touring in Europe, will perform at the Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse).

Ross started out with New York-based The Dictators in 1973. During a tour with Black Sabbath in 1980 he met bass player Joey DeMaio. Later, the two formed Manowar. Ross recorded six albums with Manowar before leaving the group in 1988.

He has been touring this summer in Europe with his band. They will perform Sept. 8 in Atlanta at the Prog Power Pre-Party at The Loft.

Check out the band's performance of "Thor" in Finland Aug. 14.