16-05-2025
EXCLUSIVE Inside the 'world's greatest rock club' where Motley Crue and Black Sabbath raised hell as it lists for $4.3M
A legendary Las Vegas rock club with a Sunset Strip pedigree is hitting the market soon for $4.3 million—but its reputation is priceless.
Owner Danny 'Count' Koker is putting his iconic venue Count's Vamp'd up for sale after 16 years of headbanging glory in the City of Sin.
Since opening in 2009, the venue has been dubbed the 'world's greatest rock club,' a haven where members of Mötley Crüe, Black Sabbath, and other rock legends have raised hell on countless unforgettable nights.
Koker, star of the History channel's Counting Cars, even joined forces with Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil to create the kind of club Las Vegas was missing: 'gritty, authentic, and loud,' modeled after the iconic L.A. rock venues he snuck into as a teen.
The 6,000-square-foot venue, the only off-Strip property fully zoned and permitted for live music, oozes rock and roll energy—the kind of place where, according to Koker, you might catch a surprise set or rub elbows with legends.
'It's a rock club, so it's pretty darn crazy,' Koker explained in an exclusive interview with 'It's a for-real, honest-to-goodness, old-school rock club. So there's been so many fun things over the years.'
Beyond the star sightings of Skid Row's Sebastian Bach, the late Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul, and Billy Idol's bassist Phil Soussan, the club has become a true community hub for rock and roll's elite.
'There's a lot of love in the house.' Koker conitnued. 'It's about music, it's about love, it's about keeping things cool and really enjoying it.'
'You know, there's so many wonderful stories. 'cause there's so many wonderful people that have come through that place through the years, and it's been coined by people like them that it is the "world's greatest rock club."'
Koker also paid heartfelt tribute to his wife Korie Koker, whose relentless dedication and visionary leadership as entertainment director have been pivotal in shaping the club's enduring success.
'We have so much love for the place and we care about it so very much, that nothing would make me happier than if [new owners] came in and said we wanna carry this place on for the next 16 years as the world's greatest rock club,' Koker explained.
The 6,000-square-foot building sits on 1.5 acres with 95 private parking spaces and is the only off-Strip property fully zoned and permitted for live music.
Everything inside—from the stage and bars to the booths—was custom-built by Danny and his crew.
While the entrance boasts a modest brick façade, stepping inside feels like crossing into a different world—one where rock and roll rules the night.
At the far end of the open floor plan, a raised stage commands attention, flanked by tables and chairs perfectly placed for fans to drink, dine, and headbang the night away.
Dim, moody lighting casts shadows over leather booths and low-hung chandeliers, while neon accents flicker above the full-service bar that greets guests the moment they walk in.
It's a space built for escape—equal parts gritty dive and glam metal shrine.
The club's vampire-inspired décor oozes character, with webbed motifs, blood-red accents, and shadowy nooks that nod to its name.
The atmosphere evokes classic Sunset Strip energy—reminiscent of The Rainbow Room and The Viper Room—steeped in the spirit of the hair metal era.
Just this past February, the venue hosted Planet Desert Rock Weekend, a four-night festival celebrating stoner rock, doom, and heavy psych, with 20 bands playing non-overlapping sets across two Vegas stages.
The seating is arranged to provide a clear view of the stage from every location
And the club isn't slowing down anytime soon, with upcoming performances from rock heavyweights like Faster Pussycat, Night Ranger, and Loverboy already on the calendar.
Now, Koker is ready to pass the torch and shift his focus to some exciting new projects.
'Nothing would make me happier than for someone to come in, let me pass the torch, and keep running with it,' he added
While the $4.3 million sale includes the real estate only, buyers have the option to acquire the Vamp'd brand, equipment, signage, and furnishings for an additional 10%.
