Metal
Monday, 17th June 2013
The Underworld, 174 Camden High Street, Camden, NW1 0NE
*Please note, this show has been moved from The Electric Ballroom*P.O.D. (Payable On Death) is an American nu metal band formed in 1992 in San Diego, California. The band's line-up consists of vocalist Sonny Sandoval, drummer Wuv Bernardo, guitarist Marcos Curiel, and bassist Traa Daniels.
Wednesday 3rd July 2013
DINGUS KHANStrange to believe but it was barely a year ago that electrifying Essex-based octet (there's eight of them, y'know) DINGUS KHAN were preparing to release the 'Knifey Spoony' single first time around on Label Fandango. Instantly picked up by Colchester United fan Steve Lamacq in March 2012 their debut 7" triggered a blitzkrieg of activity as the band were invited in to record a session at Maida Vale, appeared at Bestival, Latitude and Reading / Leeds Festivals, released another two singles ('Made A List' and 'Plank'), and generally gave the impression they were having a barrel of laughs falling off the end of Harwich Pier with a live show which was one part punk spirit, two parts prog skill and several parts anarchic chaos. As you may or may not expect from a band described, not unreasonably, as a cross between Blur and Frank Zappa’s Mothers Of Invention.
HEY YOU GUYS! -
INSTANT ICE BREAKERFROM THE MIDLANDSUSE CAPITAL LETTERSSHOUT IN THREESBAND OF FOURMAKE LOUD NOISESGO WATCH LIVEBANG BANG BANGYOU LOVE ITFUCK THE BIOG
FJOKRA
Fjokra is a multi-instrumentalist from Dublin. Drawing influences from an eclectic mix of genres, he founded the project in 2010 while living in Manchester.
Now based in London, over the past 18 months Fjokra has been gigging regularly with his eponymous band, building up a passionate fan base. His music soon drew the attention of Kaiser Chiefs, who curated an album called ‘Emerging Icons’ which was released by Unsigned Band Review via Universal Music in May 2012. The album featured the 7 and a half minute mini epic ‘Slyrex’, selected by Kaiser Chiefs for its surprising changes that leave you wanting to “…find out what happens next”.
METASICAnother band from Essex! Metasic are a melting pot of funk, psychedelia, eastern music, hard rock/metal... and are constantly growing and developing their sound.
Thursday, 17th October 2013
Islington Metalworks, 7, Torrens Street, EC1V 1NQ
A night of music celebrating that great regenerative, creative force; 'The Birds and The Bees' . A multi-sensory hive space, hosting musical performances from Woodpecker Wooliams and special guests as well as a specially curated, one-night, pop-up, gallery of bird- and bee-themed artists' works.Why Woodpecker Wooliams? Because Gemma Williams, the 27-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (harp, kora, omnichord, keyboard, harmonium, electric organ, accordion, penny whistle, clarinet, bells, glockenspiel, electric shruti box, recorder and drums, since you asked) bobs her head a lot, and when she was living in an 800-year-old cottage under Totnes Castle one winter she wore loads of woolly jumpers
No prizes for guessing that, as female performers go, she is more Bjork than Beyoncé.
Sunday 2nd June 2013
Manning Bar, Manning Rd, The University of Sydney
The Sydney Rock ‘n’ Roll & Alternative Market is far more than just a market! Featuring a massive entertainment lineup and a multitude of amazing live music culture related stalls extending over 3 levels indoors and outdoors. You will Find Rock ‘n’ Roll, Alternative and Vintage Fashion for men, women and children, Jewellery, Accessories, Record's, CD's, DVDs , Books, Art, Collectables, Food stalls, children’s activities, live music, DJs, a classic vehicle display a Tiki Bar Courtyard and loads moreWe are thrilled to announce that Australia’s high priests of Roots Rock ‘n’ Roll The Detonators will be performing two massive sets at the June 2 market – their first visit to Sydney in a very long time. Their lethal combination of rockabilly, blues and early rock ‘n’ roll is simply not to be missed. The Detonators have toured to all corners of Australia, played all major blues and roots festivals more than once and have ventured into Europe with their high powered original show. The Detonators appear exclusively at the market and we are thrilled to have them on board. Also appearing on the line up for June 2: The Big Blind Ray Trio – with their blend of Blues, Southern Rock, Gospel and Soul featuring Blues Harpmonster Big Blind Ray, The Drey Rollan Band with their very danceable mix of rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, blues, doo-wop and country and Chickenstones who invite you to dance while they shoot at your feet. Our Vinyl only DJs on the top floor Rod Almighty and Rockin’ Marc Rondeau will be spinning up a storm with their rare 50s vinyl collections. The Tiki Bar Courtyard downstairs features DJ the Rockabilly Rhino & Solid Gold Hell DJs – grab a bite to eat at one of our international food stalls and chill out to some very cool sounds. The Rockabilly Rhino also tag teams with Wolfman Dan to MC the day.
Just $5 Entry gets you in for a great day out - nowhere else in Sydney offers this much bang for your buck!
Performance Times 2nd Floor -
11.00am - 12.00pm DJ Rockin’ Marc Rondeau12.00pm - 12.50pm Chickenstones12.50pm - 1.10pm DJ Rockin’ Marc Rondeau
1.10pm - 2.00pm The Drey Rollan Band2.00pm - 2.20pm DJ Rockin’ Marc Rondeau2.20pm - 3.00pm The Detonators3.00pm - 3.20pm DJ Rod Almighty
3.20pm – 4.00pm Big Blind Ray Trio4.00pm - 4.20pm DJ Rod Almighty
4.20pm - 5.10pm The Detonators5.10pm - close DJ Rod Almighty
Performance Times Tiki Bar Courtyard Ground Floor -
11.00am – 1.30pm DJ The Rockabilly Rhino1.30pm – 4.30pm Solid Gold Hell DJs
Saturday, 8th June 2013
Revolver
Mannik..Four piece band from Northern Victoria, Australia. Testosterone fuelled, laced with catchy, addictive riffs, angry at 'the man' and more metal than your grandmas kettle..PistenBroke, Remember back to those great days when Rock 'N' Roll was about Marshall stacks, Jack Daniels and tattoos? Well Pistenbroke have brought it back for you.. Stone Revival, Heavy Stoner Bluesy rock from Melbourne:
If you take a listen to the last track and single 'Freezing' you'll get a pretty good idea of why you should be checking these guys out!...Qlayeface are one of the bands you unexpectedly find yourself hooked onto... there's no doubt about it. It smacks you with wicked tempo changes, intoxicating vocals, and prancingly aggressive guitar riffs. Nihl are here to Headline this one with there style of unique sounds. Come along and rock Revolver Bandroom!
Doors 8pm
Tickets $12 presales/ $15 on the door
Friday, 1st November 2013
Bald Faced Stag Hotel
ELM STREET (vic) + RAZORWYRE (nz) + WIDOW (usa) + SOULFORGE (nsw) + MAJISTER (nsw) + AVARIN (nsw) + DAMNATIONS DAY (vic) + HAZMAT (nsw) + BANE OF WINTERSTORM (vic) + FENRIR (nsw) + SABRETUNG (nsw) + GOREFIELD (qld) + MASON (vic) + MALAKYTE (qld) + MATRONARCH (sa) + HEAD IN A JAR (nsw) + ENTER VI (nsw) + CEREBRAL CONTORTION (nsw)
Australia's only 2 Day event dedicated to Heavy/Trad/Power/Thrash and Melodic Metal, Steel Assassins is returning again for it's second installment on November 1st and 2nd this year. After a successful debut in 2012 at Sydney's Sandringham Hotel that featured the likes of VOYAGER, MEGAHERA (Italy), DARKER HALF, TABERAH and more the festival is looking to up the ante and present a line up of the best True Heavy Metal to be found in Australia and beyond.
18 acts of Steel will ascend on The Wall (Bald Faced Stag Hotel) in Sydney come the first weekend of November to submerge the city in a haze of denim, leather, beer and flailing horns and hair. Leading the charge in 2013 are international Trad Metal sensations ELM STREET (vic) and for the first time live in Australia RAZORWYRE (nz) will represent New Zealand with it's own powerful brand of oldschool Heavy Metal which is also taking them to Europe early this year.
Also confirmed are WIDOW (usa) playing one show only here, MAJISTER who are hitting the stage again for the first time in 15 years, AVARIN (nsw), DAMNATIONS DAY (vic), HAZMAT (nsw), GOREFIELD (qld), MASON (vic), MALAKYTE (qld) and many more. This weekend is a must for every Heavy Metal fan who wishes to resort to a time when sub genres weren't necessary and the term Heavy Metal was all you needed. Traditions never die and neither will Steel Assassins!! m/
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Thursday, 26th September 2013
Newcastle Panthers
Undisputed kings of Australian hardcore, PARKWAY DRIVE are set to commemorate 10 years of incredible achievements with a special anniversary tour this September.
Turning 10 is yet another milestone in the career of the quintet, who've set benchmark after benchmark since playing their first show at Byron Bay Youth Activity Centre back in 2003. Major accomplishments have included two Gold-certified albums, two Platinum-selling DVDs, sold-out Australian tours, countless global circumnavigations, and appearances at virtually every major music festival on the planet.
PARKWAY DRIVE's most recent full-length, 2012's Atlas, helped further reinforce their position as leaders in their field, hitting all the familiar marks while exploring breathtaking new sonic avenues.
PARKWAY DRIVE's 10-year anniversary tour is planned as a celebration for both the band and their staunch fanbase. Set to be held in some of the most intimate venues the band has played in many years, the setlists will be comprised of material spanning their entire back catalogue, including some older fan favourites that will be dusted off especially for the occasion.
Wednesday, 5th June 2013
Governor Hindmarsh (The Gov), 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh
Having never visited our shores before, the announcement of a KAMELOT Australian tour is bound to excite hordes of melodic metal fans across the country.
KAMELOT'S style has been described as a blend of melodic, progressive and gothic metal with classical elements interwoven, defining a genre that is their own. With a new album 'Silverthorn' released late last year and a gigantic back catalogue to choose from, the band will have no shortage of 'elaborate melodic metal' to share.
With a tonne of positive live reviews to their name, including a stellar live performance at the world-renowned Wacken festival last year, their live show is one not to be missed. Blistering guitars, soaring vocals and searing solos demand your attention and open your mind.
"Kamelot delivered all the pieces of instrumental and vocal excellence that is easily identified with the supreme talent of the group"- UltimaMusicBlog
Embarking on a new chapter in the group's history, the long-awaited Australian tour is sure to be packed with intensity and outstanding musicality that we've been so eagerly waiting for.
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN AUSTRALIA!
"Grand Masters Of Symphonic Power Metal" (Kerrang!)
Watch online here: Youtube
Australia's First ever Dedicated 24/7 Rock & Metal Online Radio! http://andrewhaug.com/ Andrew Haug former Radio Host of Triple J's The Racket 2001-2011 & Australia's most known & respected figure in Heavy Music. Launches his very own 24/7 Online Radio Station to feature everything across the Rock &...


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Torche at Saint Vitus, March 2013 (more by Harriet Roberts)

Torche are here, bringing their woofer-shaking doom-pop along with metallic noise-killers KEN Mode and stoner-y groove merchants Lo-Pan as part of a string of dates together. Inter Arma opens the show tonight at 285 Kent (6/14, tickets or Northside badge gets you in) and will play a second show tomorrow at Union Pool (6/15) as part of the FREE Summer Thunder series with Anicon and Pyrrhon.
Both shows are brought to you by InvisibleOranges, and you can win one of five pairs of tickets to 285 Kent. Details on how to win and related video are below
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The Postal Service @ Fox Theater, Pomona, CA 4/15/2013 (more by Wei Shi)

Torche at Saint Vitus in March (more by Harriet Roberts)


Browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows. Here are some highlights...
The Northside Festival
As you probably know from reading this site, Northside Festival is underway in Williamsburg and Greenpoint. If you have a badge, you can use it to get in to any official Northside showcase but admission is based on capacity. If it's a show you really want to go to, make sure to get there early, especially at smaller venues. All Northside showcases listed below are indicated as such in the event title.
Postal Service and Mates of State @ Barclays Center
After reissuing their sole album and playing Coachella loads of other places, The Postal Service are finally in NYC to play two shows at Barclays Center. The first of those is tonight with Mates of State. That one's sold out but tickets to Saturday's show with Ra Ra Riot are still available.
Black Flag, The Men & more @ Warsaw @ Northside
Its the moment that every punk in New York City has waited for, the return of Black Flag. And despite everyone's differing opinion (like Mike Hill of Tombs's), it is still a major event. Also, a little band called The Men open the show. NBD. Black Flag play again on Saturday (6/15) at Warsaw too.
Torche, Ken Mode, Lo-Pan, Inter Arma @ 285 Kent (Northside)
There is no band that can seemlessly blend doom thunder and bubblegum pop in wuite the same way that Floridians Torche can. InvisibleOranges is proud to send Torche back to their punk roots, putting the band in the notoriously DIY space 285 Kent, where they'll team with metallic noisecore greats KEN Mode, blues-y Ohio doom favorites Lo-Pan, and the ever-incendiary Inter Arma. Let's get ignorant.
Kylesa, Blood Ceremony, White Hills, Lazer/Wulf @ Music Hall of Williamsburg (Northside)
We hope you make it to our Invisible Oranges Northside showcase, but if that sort of crossover metal is your thing, you'd probably also like to check out Music Hall of Williamsburg, where Osiris is putting on a Northside show with shapeshifting sludge rockers Kylesa doom traditionlists Blood Ceremony fuzz/psych rockers White Hills, and Lazer/Wulf.
Iceage, Lust for Youth, Puce Mary, Age Coin, Lower @ Saint Vitus (Northside)
Surprise! Fresh off of last night's performance at MHoW, Iceage and Lower have been added to Saint Vitus tonight, joining Lust for Youth, Puce Mary and Loke Rahbek (of LfY/Var, who played solo at Nothing Changes) for the second of two Pitchfork showcases at the venue.
Son Volt @ Bowery Ballroom (Northside)
Alt-country vet Jay Farrar is mainly known for sad songs, but he kicks up some dust on Sun Volt's latest, Honky Tonk. Tickets are still available, and they'll play Music Hall of Williamsburg on Saturday (6/15) as part of Northside.
Chrome Canyon, Computer Magic,Chateau Marmont @ Brooklyn Bowl (Northside)
It's a fun synth-heavy bill tonight with the over-the-top spacerock of Chrome Canyon, winsome Brooklynite Computer Magic and the entertaining fromage of Parisians Chateau Marmont. Avan Lava will keep the party going between sets as DJs. Late show (doors 11:30 PM) and tickets are available.
The Hairs, Small Reactions, Gold Bears, Literature @ Cake Shop
Well here's a super solid bill featuring two of the more entertaining, energetic bands in indiepop: Georgia's Gold Bears and Philadelphia's Literature. Small Reactions (also from Georgia) and locals The Hairs are fun too.
Suuns, Amen Dunes, Tempers @ Glasslands (Northside)
A sinister night is in store with a bill like this, headlined by Montreal's sinuous Suuns and featuring dirgy Amen Dunes and sultry post-punk duo Tempers. Tickets are still available.
White Fence, PAWS @ Seaport Music Festival
White Fence, Las Rosas, Honey @ Knitting Factory Brooklyn (Northside)
White Fence, who played last night at Brooklyn Bowl, play two shows today. First they headline the free Seaport Music Fest with '90s-loving openers PAWS; then they'll play a late-night (doors 11 PM) Northside show at Knitting Factory with La Rosas and Honey (tickets).
Sonny & the Sunsets

Sonny and the Sunsets @ Knitting Factory Brooklyn (Northside)
If you were going to White Fence at Knitting Factory you might want to consider just spending the whole evening at the venue as the early show is good too. A vagabond charmer, Sonny Smith writes songs from the heart with just a smidge of self-depricating wit. He's a great storyteller too, one of the best between-song banterers around. Tickets are still available.
Sinkane @ Brooklyn Bowl
Onetime Yeasayer member Ahmed Gallab -- who has been all over New York City in 2013 -- plays tunder his alter-ego Sinkane with an opening set from the talented, eclectic Xenia Rubinoos.
Vulture Shit & more @ Ran Tea House
Brooklyn bass-less punks Vulture Shit are playing a hometown show tonight at Ran Tea House (269 Kent Ave) with The End Men, Stolen Girls, The Mad Doctors, and 45 Adapters.
Mavis Staples, Cody ChesnuTT @ Prospect Park
The free Celebrate! Brooklyn series at Prospect Park continues tonight with sets from Mavis Staples (who also plays Clearwater tomorrow) and Cody ChesnuTT (who played SOB's last night).
The So So Glos, Shapes and Le Rug @ Public Assembly (Nothside)
Brooklyn natives, The So So Glos, who this year have a had a ton of great exposure with the release of their new LP, including a set set on Letterman, are heading back to their neighborhood to play a solid show with Shapes and amazing indie band, Le Rug (members of Butter The Children). The show is considered apart of a showcase for Brooklyn-based zine, 1.21 Gigawatts, and tickets are still available.
Har Mar Superstar, Supercute! & more @ The Grand Victory (Northside).
Entertaining goofball Har Mar Superstar will likely turn tiny Grand Victory into a sweaty party, given his ability to mimic '80s R&B and funk... he can breakdance too. Also on the bill: Boxing Lesson, Purple, Spires, Supercute!, and The Young Things. Tickets to that show are still available.
Deer Tick @ The Stone Pony
Country rockers Deer Tick, still fresh off the first-ever Boston Calling festival, are playing The Stone Pony. Tickets to that show are still available.
Ian Isiah, Aquarian, Kuhrye-oo @ 285 Kent Avenue
Ian Isiah is bursting onto NYC's urban/electronic scene with full force. The "Mindfuck" singer already has collabs with artists like Brenmar, Mykki Blanco and Le1f lined up and tonight he will be at 285 Kent for Northside Festival with the mysterious Aquarian and Grimes protege Kuhrye-oo.
Field Mouse, Phone Tag, Tropic of Pisces, Candide, Home Alone @ Muchmore's (Northside)
Here's a solid bill of local bands, headlined by terrific dream pop band Field Mouse. Have you seen their BV Sessions video?
The Beets, pow wow! & more @ Matchless (Northside)
Pow wow!'s self-titled debut came out earlier this year and is one of 2013's more unsung records, loaded with indie pop gems. They play with scrappy protopunks The Beets who don't gig as much as they used to.
Rhys Chatham, Oneida @ Europa
Rhys Chatham is teaming up with his long time collaborators, Brooklyn based Oneida, tonight at Europa. Their last major appearance together in New York was back at 2012's Ecstatic Music Festival, and their collaborations are always intense.
Peanut Butter Wolf, Cale Parks (DJ Set) @ Glasslands
What is a weekend-long music festival without the parties? If you've already been thrown out of both the Jameson and Heineken lounges by 11:30 PM tonight, maybe drink a few cups of coffee and head over to Popgun's Northside Party at Glasslands. The night's entertainment will come from a pair of veteran DJs, Peanut Butter Wolf and Cale Parks (who is was? also the singer of Ohio indie rock band Aloha).
White Mandingos @ New Museum
Alternative west coast rapper Murs has teamed up with Darryl Jennifer, bass player of hardcore legends Bad Brains, and Sacha Jenkins, formerly the music editor of VIBE. They call themselves The White Mandingos and they will be fusing their diverse skill sets at the New Museum tonight. This could be a crazy one.
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by Fred Pessaro
Inter Arma at IO-SXSW 2013 (more by Greg Cristman)

Limp Wrist. Torche. Kylesa. Contrast Attitude. Subhumans. Inter Arma. Mouth of the Architect. Does anything else need to be said about this weekend's massive lineup, Northside or otherwise?
We know my feelings on tonight's IO-presented Torche show (in a punk space!) and tomorrow's IO-presented FREE day show at Union Pool with Inter Arma, but tomorrow's Limp Wrist show with associated gay dance party afterword sounds absolutely unmissable, as does Sunday's more-punk-oriented Limp Wrist show at LPR.
For more suggested metal/hardcore/punk shows, head to our fancy new NYC Metal Calendar. It rules.
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