It’s been said that lightning never strikes the same place twice. However, it does in the case of Tesla.

The critically acclaimed iconic Sacramento melodic hard rock quintet returns to Penn’s Peak at 8 p.m. Oct. 21.

Over the course of their 30-year career, Tesla — which includes Frank Hannon (guitar), Brian Wheat (bass), Jeff Keith (lead vocals), Troy Luccketta (drums) and Dave Rude (guitar) — sold more than 25 million albums and performed to sold-out crowds across the world.

Their journey kicked into high gear with 1986’s platinum-certified debut, “Mechanical Resonance,” which solidified them as a household name and yielded signature anthems such as “Little Suzi,” “Modern Day Cowboy,” “Cumin’ Atcha Live,” and “Gettin’ Better.” Celebrating the record’s 30th birthday, the boys from Sacramento unleashed “Mechanical Resonance Live!” in 2016.

Recorded in the spring and fall of 2015 while on tour with Def Leppard, it spruced up the classic 12-song track listing with 21st century live renditions. Bringing everything full circle, they owe its genesis to the suggestion of a close friend and fan, Phil Collen of Def Leppard.

“Phil came into our dressing room to have a talk with us one night,” said Hannon. “As a true fan of Tesla, he suggested that we record a live rendition of ‘Mechanical Resonance.’ It was just a brilliant idea. We immediately agreed with him.”

“We pride ourselves on being great on stage, and we were really able to capture that,” said Wheat. “It’s a bit of déjà vu. Thirty years ago, we were on tour with Def Leppard promoting ‘Mechanical Resonance.’ Thirty years later, we’re touring with Def Leppard and promoting ‘Mechanical Resonance’!”

“I want people to feel like Tesla is still full of energy these days,” said Hannon. “That’s it.”

“This is a band we started in Frank’s garage when I was 18, and Frank was 15,” said Wheat. “I’m proud we’re still standing this many years later. It’s a pretty cool place to be. I’d love for people to think, ‘That band has managed to stay in the game for 30 plus years, and they’re still playing great shows and putting out quality music.’”

Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant and Bar. Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant ticket sales are walk-up only, no phone orders.

For more information on Penn’s Peak, visit www.pennspeak.com or call 866-605-7325.