This week’s 5 best bets for music in Las Vegas

Lita Ford (Dustin Jack)

Hank Von Hell (Ted Linden)
Lita Ford
Having amassed quite the body count after kissing dudes deadly for decades now, rocker Lita Ford — once the apple of every ’80s hair metaller’s eye — remains one of the most fiery women in rock. See her at 8 p.m. Friday at the Showroom at the Golden Nugget. Tickets start at $39; call 866-946-5336.
The Amity Affliction
This Aussie metalcore export goes down like a cocktail of gasoline and cherry juice, combustibly heavy with a dash of synthpop sweetness. See the Amity Affliction at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq. Tickets are $25 in advance, $29 day of show; call 702-862-2695.
Hank Von Hell
Sing the “Wild Boy Blues” with the original Apocalypse Dude, Hank Von Hell, former frontman of Norwegian punk rock all-timers Turbonegro. He returns to the road after an extended hiatus at 9 p.m. Wednesday at Beauty Bar. Tickets are $20; call 702-598-3757.
The English Beat
The Beat goes on as these British 2-tone forebears have been at it for 40 years now. See these ska punk originals at 7 p.m. Friday at Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of show; call 702-862-2695
Eric Sardinas
Blues-rock slide guitar aficionados shall most assuredly rejoice when Eric Sardinas slides into town again for some serious six-string acrobatics. See him at 7 p.m. Thursday at The Railhead at Boulder Station. Tickets are $5; call 702-432-7777.