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15/05/2012 Dublin Thrashathon
Weekend tickets now on sale along with individual tickets for both shows via www.ticketmaster.ie
& outlets nationwide. In Sound Cellar & Into The Void Records in next couple of days.
14/05/2012 Gama Bomb w/Warbringer & Elm Street
14/05/2012 Dublin Thrashathon
14/05/2012 New Shows :: Firewind & Leaves Eyes / Ensiferum
13/05/2012 Aura Noir Up Next...
08/05/2012 This Weeekend....
2 shows this weekend....check out the 'upcoming' page for full details.
30/04/2012 Mael Mordha & Darkest Era
This show will now take place on Saturday 28th July in The Pint. Existing tickets remain valid.
24/04/2012 Mael Mordha & Darkest Era Postponed
Unfortunately this Friday's Mael Mordha/Darkest Era show is postponed. Apologies for the inconvenience. A new date will be announced very very soon. If you have purchased a ticket from Ticketmaster, they will be in touch once the new date is confirmed.
19/04/2012 Orange Goblin Tomorrow!
Doors 7.30
Wizards Of Firetop Mountain 8 - 8.30
By Any Means 8.45 - 9.25
Orange Goblin 9.45 - 11
Tickets still available €17.50 and €20 on the door
16/04/2012 Katatonia Cancelled
The July Katatonia shows in Ireland are 100% cancelled. Please get a refund from your point of purchase. All is not lost though....look out for the band making it to Ireland at a later date in 2012.
14/04/2012 Sacred Reich
For the 1st time in over 20 years, US thrash legends Sacred Reich will hit Dublin on June 20th. They will play Whelans and full info. will follow very soon.
14/04/2012 Sodom + Gospel Of The Horns
German thrash legends Sodom will hit Dublin's Button Factory on Saturday 17th November with special guests Gospel Of The Horns. Full info. soon.
12/04/2012 Aborted
The mighty Aborted will finally make it to Ireland on June 19th when they play The Pint. Full info. to follow soon.
08/04/2012 Absu This Wednesday...
27/03/2012 New ad for Molten Magazine...
26/03/2012 Confirmed shows beyond April...
26/03/2012 Coming in April....
12/03/2012 This Week From DME
A busy week ahead with some of metal's greatest names hitting Irish shores. Please note that tickets will be available for all of these shows on the night.
Sweden's viking heroes Amon Amarth return in support of their current 'Surtur Rising' album along with special guests and fellow Swedes Grand Magus & In Solitude...
AMON AMARTH + GRAND MAGUS + IN SOLITUDE
Vicar St - Thursday 15th March 2012 - 6.30pm
14+ Show (Under 18's accompanied by an adult)
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'Reborn Of Death' Tour 2012
SUFFOCATION + CATTLE DECAPITATION + BLOOD RED THRONE + SADIST + CEREBRAL BORE + CARCERI
The Pint, Eden Quay
Friday 16th March 2012
Doors 6pm
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Next week sees US Gore Metal legends Exhumed finally make it to Irish shores...
EXHUMED + SLAVE ZERO + KILLFACE + XENOCIDE
The Pint, Eden Quay
Wed. 21st March 2012 - 7pm
06/03/2012 Coming This Weekend From DME....
....some brutality and some classic metal! Friday brings Italian blasters Fleshgod Apocalypse along with Dyscarnate, Bloodshot Dawn, Warpath and Vile Regression to The Pint. Following that, Saturday sees US Dio tribute band Stand Up And Shout to Button Factory.
24/02/2012 3 Inches Of Blood + Goatwhore
The 'Long Live Heavy Metal' Tour 2012, comprising 3 Inches Of Blood, Goatwhore, Angelus Apatrida and Havok, will hit Dublin on Friday 11th May. This promises to be an explosive night of metal action....do not miss it!
24/02/2012 Hank Williams III
Hank 3 will play Dublin's Button Factory on Sunday 24th June. This will be a 3 hour set with no support and the show will start at 7.30pm. Be there on time!
Shelton Hank Williams, also known as Hank Williams III and Hank 3, is a singer, drummer, bassist, and guitarist. In addition to his honky tonk recordings, Williams' style alternates among country, punk and metal. He is the principal member of the punk metal band Assjack, the drummer for the Southern hardcore punk band Arson Anthem, and was the bassist for Pantera singer Phil Anselmo's band Superjoint Ritual. He has released seven studio albums, including five for Curb Records. Williams is the grandson of country music legend Hank Williams and the son of Hank Williams Jr.
24/02/2012 Aura Noir
Norwegian black thrashers Aura Noir will celebrate the release of their new 'Out To Die' album by making their Irish debut on Saturday 26th May in The Pint. Full info. to follow.
15/02/2012 Iced Earth
Seminal US Metallers Iced Earth will make their long awaited Irish debut on Tuesday 7th August when they play Dublin's Button Factory. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9am. This will be a 14+ show (under 18's accompanied by an adult).
10/02/2012 Ministry
Legendary US industrialists Ministry have returned from the dead and will play Dublin's Vicar St on Wednesday July 18th. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Monday 13th February.
09/02/2012 Krisiun + Malevolent Creation + Vital Remains This Tuesday
The 'Sounds Of Extreme' tour will brutalise Dublin this Tuesday.....this is an exclusive Irish show for this monstrous package.
KRISIUN
MALEVOLENT CREATION (OLD SCHOOL SET!!!!)
VITAL REMAINS
KARNAK
TRUTH CORRODED
The Pint, Eden Quay
Tues. 14th February 2012
6pm
Tickets still available for €22.50 from www.ticketmaster.ie & usual outlets and will be on the door for €25.
09/02/2012 Alestorm This Sunday
Pirate metallers ALESTORM will cross the Irish Sea shortly to play their first Irish show.....the UK dates have been totally sold out so far and the band is ready to conquer Ireland!
ALESTORM / CLAIM THE THRONE / CELTACHOR
The Pint, Eden Quay
Sunday 12th February 2012
5pm * Early All Ages Show - Show finished at 8pm *
* Full Bar Open To Over 18's*
Tickets still available for €18 from www.ticketmaster.ie & usual outlets and will be on the door for €20.
08/02/2012 W.A.S.P. '30 Years Of Thunder' Anniversary Tour
DME Presents
W.A.S.P.
'30 Years Of Thunder' Anniversary Tour
Vicar St, Dublin
Tuesday 25th September 2012
7pm
14+ Show - Under 18's accompanied by an adult
Tickets €30 including fees from www.ticketmaster.ie & outlets nationwide (on sale Friday 10th Feb @ 9am)
On September 21st 2012 W.A.S.P. will begin the “30 Years of Thunder” anniversary Tour starting in the United Kingdom and continuing worldwide!!
This World Tour will be the biggest spectacle W.A.S.P. have ever created. The two hour show will consist of three parts. The 1st one hour set contain songs from the first four albums. The second set will be a 25 minute shortened version of “The Crimson Idol” complete with the movie accompaniment. A third set will consist of material from the New Studio Album, older material and everything in between. This show will see multiple video screens, pyrotechnics, and elements from the early W.A.S.P. shows (maybe even an exploding cod piece) and Blackie’s moving microphone stand “Elvis”!
The “30 Years of Thunder” World Tour - This promises to be the Greatest W.A.S.P. Show Ever !!!
26/01/2012 Suffocation
The mighty Suffocation will return to Dublin on March 16th accompanied by a great supporting cast comprising Cattle Decapitation, Blood Red Throne, Hate & Cerebral Bore. Tickets are now on sale.
25/01/2012 Mael Mordha & Darkest Era
2 of Ireland's finest will play a special co-headline show in The Pint on Friday 27th April when Mael Mordha and Darkest Era share the stage. Tickets are €12 and on sale now.
25/01/2012 In Solitude
Swedish metallers In Solitude have been confirmed to open the Amon Amarth / Grand Magus show.
14/01/2012 Coming this week...
2 shows coming your way this week....
First up is Steelwing, Skullfist & Vanderbuyst....
You may not be too familiar with these names but if you're a fan of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and any straight up metal, do yourself a favour and check out these bands. This will be a great night of pure heavy metal for the bargain price of €12 on the door (no tickets).
Then the next night.....
A Pale Horse Named Death, the brainchild of former Type O Negative and current Life Of Agony drummer Sal Abruscato, will make their Irish debut on Friday 20th January 2012 in support of their 'And Hell Will Follow Me' debut album. The band's lineup comprises Sal Abruscato (Life Of Agony & Type O Negative) – Vocals & Guitar, Matt Brown (Seventh Void) - Guitar, Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Danzig & Seventh Void) – Drums and Eric Morgan – Bass. Doors will open at 7.30pm and tickets are €16 inc fees.
Click here to go the upcoming page where you can access full info and links on both shows.
13/01/2012 Exhumed
US Gore Metal Legends Exhumed will finally make it to Ireland when they play The Pint on Wednesday 21st March. Support comes Ireland's Slave Zero, Killface & Xenocide.
29/12/2011 Absu & Impiety
The 'European Connexus Conjuration' Tour 2012 will hit Dublin on Wed. 11th April when Absu & Impiety arrive to Dublin. Tickets are now on sale and additional bands will be confirmed soon.
29/12/2011 Support Updates
A number of shows have been updated with additional bands including the addition of Vanderbuyst to the Steelwing show, Brains supporting The Devil's Blood and Vile Regression and Warpath being added to the Fleshgod Apocalypse show. Full info in the 'upcoming' section as always.
29/12/2011 GWAR Cancelled
GWAR's European tour has unfortunately been cancelled. Refunds for the show on Jan 17th are available from point of purchase.
11/12/2011 New Shows For 2012
2 more shows to announce for 2012....
Firstly, UK Pirates ALESTORM will make their Dublin debut on Sunday 12th February in The Pint. This will be an early show with doors at 5pm and is an all ages show (full bar for over 18's).
Also for February, the 14th will see Valentines Day massacred by the might package of KRISIUN, MALEVOLENT CREATION & VITAL REMAINS. This too will happen in The Pint.
08/12/2011 Xerath This Sunday
Welsh Symphonic Metallers Xerath make their Dublin debut this Sunday at The Pint. This is a special all ages show with doors at 5pm. Entry is €10 on the door.
30/11/2011 Coming this weekend...
4 shows coming up this weekend....
RECKLESS LOVE + THE DIRTY YOUTH
Friday 2nd Dec
Wheland
CYNIC + CHIMP SPANNER + HYPNO5E
Saturday 3rd Dec
The Village
CRASHDIET + EAZY TYGER + DIRTY DIAMONDS
Sunday 4th Dec
The Pint
NAPALM DEATH + ABADDON INCARNATE + ZOMBIFIED + 20 BULLS EACH
Monday 5th Dec
Whelans
Full info on all shows in the 'upcoming' section.
Tickets will be available on the night for all shows.
18/11/2011 GWAR Tour Confirmed
Great news from the GWAR camp - the band will forge ahead with their touring plans despite the tragic death of guitarist Cory Smoot and so will still play Dublin on Tuesday January 17th (14+ age limit show). Statement from the band:
DESPITE TRAGEDY, GWAR UK TOUR FOR JANUARY GOES AHEAD
Hi everyone!!
Despite the tragic news that guitarist Cory Smoot (aka Flattus Maximus) had passed away only a few days ago, GWAR have confirmed, through their management, that the twelve date tour of the UK, planned for the month of January 2012, goes ahead as planned.
A full statement on the guitar position etc., will follow as soon as possible but lead singer Dave Brockie (aka Oderus Urungus) has officially announced the retirement of Flattus Maximus in honour of Cory.
"I heard Cory tell a story about how some 20 years ago he was fourteen years old, at his first GWAR show, grabbing at the rubber feet of our then-current Flattus, and how blown away he was at the fact that now HE was the one getting his feet pulled by the same kid that he used to be. Cory was always in awe of the patterns of life and went through it with a wide-eyed amazement that translated through his playing. I've never known anyone who could pick up literally any instrument and rock it the first time he touched it, and more than that make it look easy. Behind that rubber monster outfit, and sometimes even obscured by it, was one of the most talented and beautiful people I have ever known. I know everyone who's life was touched by Cory truly loved him, as do we, his bandmates and brothers."
17/11/2011 Obscura
German tech death metal gods Obscura will make their Irish debut on Monday 2nd April in Dublin's The Pint in support of their recent 'Omnivium' release. Completing this awesome package will be Sweden's Spawn Of Possession, Gorod from France and Holland's Exivious (featuring ex Cynic members). Tickets go on sale on Monday 21st November.
14/11/2011 Napalm Death Venue Change
Please note that the Napalm Death show on December 5th will now be in Whelans of Wexford St. Existing tickets remain valid and all other details remain the same.
10/11/2011 Alcest - 19th Feb 2012
Alcest / Les Discrets: Joint tour of Europe in February 2012
There has been a close friendship and a deep artistic bond between Alcest and Les Discrets since the very beginning. With both bands releasing their respective new albums in early 2012 (via Prophecy Productions, of course), an ensuing joint tour is not just a logical step for the musicians, but also an ideal combination in the eyes of many fans. The journey of Alcest and Les Discrets throughout Europe will see 17 performances in twelve countries, and they will be supported by Soror Dolorosa, the Gothic Rock band of Andy Julia, the regular photographer of both Alcest and Les Discrets.
07/11/2011 Gorgoroth & Vader This Saturday
A reminder that the 'Sign Of Hell' tour hits Button Factory this Saturday. Approx set times are as follows:
Approx set times:
Doors 5pm
Katabolysis 5.30 - 5.50
Apocalyptic Masterpiece 6 - 6.20
The Sickening 6.35 - 7.05
Valkyrja 7.20 - 7.50
Vader 8.10 - 9.10
Gorgoroth 9.30 - 10.30
01/11/2011 Set Times For This Saturday
Dutch titans HAIL OF BULLETS hit Dublin this Saturday and are supported by a titanic lineup of Irish brutality. Here are the set times....
Zombified 8 - 8.30
Nephridium 8.45 - 9.15
Coldwar 9.30 - 10.10
HOB 10.30 - 11.40
Zealot Cult 12 - 12.30
Overoth 12.45 - 01.15
Tickets are still available and will also be on the door for 20euro.
26/10/2011 Recent Announcements
Some recently announced shows...
Napalm Death - Monday 5th December 2011
Steelwing & Skullfist - Thursday 19th January
The Devil's Blood - Saturday 18th February
Fleshgod Apocalypse - Friday 9th March
Stand Up & Shout - A Ronnie James Dio Tribute - Saturday 10th March
Amon Amarth + Grand Magus - Thursday 15th March
Orange Goblin - Friday 20th April
20/09/2011 New Shows
A few new shows just announced....
Cynic - The Village - Sat. 3rd December
Xerath - The Pint - Sun. 11th December (Early All Ages Show)
GWAR + Viking Skull + Sister - Tues. 17th January 2012
A Pale Horse Name Death - Fri. 20th January 2012
18/08/2011 The Quireboys
UK rockers The Quireboys make a return to Irish shores on Sunday November 27th when they play Dublin's Whelans. Support comes from Belfast rockers Million Dollar Reload.
04/08/2011 Update
The latter part of 2011 is filling up nicely now so below is a quick list of currently confirmed shows from September onwards. There are a few more currently in negotiations and hopefully these will be announced soon.
But first, if you're a Facebook person, a quick reminder to ‘like’ this page if you haven’t done so already as it’s generally the first place to see new announcements:
DME On Facebook
Currently confirmed shows:
WARRIOR SOUL + Guests
16th September
PRIMORDIAL + SOLSTICE + DESASTER
24th September
ONSLAUGHT + Guests
1st October
CHRIST AGONY + Guests
7th October
1349 + Guests
15th October
EVILE + Guests (All Ages Show)
23rd October
HAIL OF BULETS + Guests
5th November
GORGOROTH + VADER + Guests
12th November
RECKLESS LOVE + Guests
2nd December
CRASHDIET + Guests
4th December
All shows are on sale via www.ticketmaster.ie
& outlets nationwide, Sound Cellar & Into The Void Records.
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04/08/2011 Gorgoroth & Vader
'The Sign Of Hell Tour 2011' comes to Dublin's Button Factory on Saturday 12th November. Comprising the devastating duo of Gorgoroth & Vader along with guests to be confirmed, this shall be a feast of brutality for all. Doors will be at the early time of 5pm and tickets are €25 inc fees.
02/08/2011 New Shows
A couple of news shows have just been announced, namely UK thrashers Evile on October 23rd (All Ages Show) and Polish Black Metal legend Christ Agony on October 7th. See 'upcoming' for full info and ticket details.
18/07/2011 1349
Norwegian Black Metal Horde 1349, featuring none other than Satyricon's Frost on drums, will make a return to Dublin on Saturday 15th October. Having played here as support to Gorgoroth and Enslaved in the past, they will now play their first headlining show in The Pint.
15/07/2011 Crashdiet To Make Irish Debut
Swedish masters of sleaze Crashdiet make their long awaited Irish debut in The Village on Wexford St. on Sunday December 4th. Touring in support of the very successful 'Generation Wild' album, this will be a night of high octane glam rock action.
05/07/2011 Reckless Love Return
Finnish Glam Sensation Reckless Love will return to Dublin's Whelans on Friday 2nd December. This follows their stunning debut show in Crawdaddy last year. Supports will be confirmed soon.
30/06/2011 Update
A couple of new shows have recently been announced (Warrior Soul and Onslaught) and the bill for the Primordial show is now complete...below is a full list of upcoming shows:
WARRIOR SOUL + SINOCENCE + DIRTY DIAMONDS + WIZARDS OF FIRETOP MOUNTAIN
The Pint, Eden Quay
Friday 16th September
PRIMORDIAL + SOLSTICE + DESASTER
The Academy, Middle Abbey St
Saturday 24th September
ONSLAUGHT + FALLEN FATE + TWISTED WRATH + CURSED SUN + PSYKOSIS
The Pint, Eden Quay
Sat 1st October
HAIL OF BULLETS + COLDWAR + NEPHRIDIUM
Whelans, Wexford St
Saturday 5th November
All shows (Warrior Soul & Onslaught very soon) are now on sale via Ticketmaster.ie & outlets nationwide, Sound Cellar & Into The Void Records.
17/05/2011 My Dying Bride This Saturday
Coming this Saturday....
'Albion In Ruin - 20th Anniversary Tour'
MY DYING BRIDE
Plus Special Guests
AVA INFERI
Button Factory, Temple Bar
Saturday May 21st 2011
7pm
Tickets Eur25 inc bkg fee from www.ticketmaster.ie & outlets nationwide, Sound Cellar & Into The Void Records (also available on the door)
There will also be an aftershow party in Bruxelles Bar (just off Grafton St) with Nemtheanga from Primordial DJ'ing. So if you want to continue the night on with suitable tunes, you know where to go....
15/05/2011 Hail Of Bullets Supports Confirmed
Supports for the Hail Of Bullets show on November 5th will be Coldwar & Nephridium. Check out the page for the show in 'upcoming' for links.
15/05/2011 Desaster Confirmed For Primordial Show
Germany's Deasaster are the first band to be confirmed to support Primordial at their 20th Anniversary Show on September 24th. Check them out at www.total-desaster.com
Bio:
Desaster’s history is going back to the year 1988 when two young Metal- possessed maniacs wanted to follow the path of bands like VENOM, HELLHAMMER or DESTRUCTION (whose song „Total Desaster“ gave the band its name) – to play some fucking Black Metal without compromises was their aim. After playing the still remembered first live gig in ’89 (which marked the official beginning of the band), DESASTER had to manage serious line- up problems in 1990 before Infernal, the only remaining member of the original line- up, found the right warriors to continue. Okkulto (v) and Odin (b) joined the pack back then in 1992.
After the two demos “The Fog of Avalon” (1993) and “Lost in the Ages” (1994) Merciless Records released a split- 7” with UNGOD in 1995, the band´s vinyl-debut.
In 1996 the first album “A Touch of medieval Darkness” was released and the band got great response from all over the world. On DESASTER’s following output, the “Stormbringer” mini- album in 1997, the new beast on the drums, Tormentor, can be heard for the first time.
One song of the limited “Ride on for Revenge” picture- single of 1998 found it’s way on the “Thrashing Holocaust”- compilation CD released by American Necropolis Records in 1999.
“Hellfire’s Dominion”, the second album, was released in 1998. A special killer on the album was the neck breaking Speed Metal hymn “Metalized Blood” which included guest vocals of Wannes of PENTACLE, Lemmy of the old German Speed Metal kings VIOLENT FORCE and Toto of LIVING DEATH, one of the band’s all-time faves! During the recording sessions of the 2nd album DESASTER also recorded their contribution to a SODOM tribute CD called “Homage to the Gods”.
The band celebrated it’s 10th anniversary in late 1999 with the “Ten Years of total DESASTER” double- LP, again a vinyl-only release! Another split- EP, this time in the rare 10” format and with the Dutch metal-fighters of PENTACLE, was released on DESASTER´s new label Iron Pegasus in 2000. The 3rd full- length album “Tyrants of the Netherworld” was then released in 2000.
In summer 2001 DESASTER contributed the song “Darkness and Evil” with Gezol himself on guest- vocals for a Brazilian SABBAT tribute- LP. After the band had played several festival- shows (e.g. Fuck The Commerce and Wacken Open Air) vocalist Okkulto decided to leave the band, but was soon replaced by the new shouter Sataniac who used to be the main man in the German Black/ Thrash band DIVINE GENOCIDE. The “Souls of Infernity”- 7” (2001) was the farewell- release of the old singer Okkulto.
After the release of the 4th album “Divine Blasphemies” in 2002 the show in Sao Paulo/ Brazil in front of 900 maniacs was a special highlight of 2003. The Brazilian show was released as double LP/ CD and DVD on the Brazilian Label Mutilation Records.
After the change to Metal Blade Records the 5th album “Angelwhore” was released, also available on vinyl on Iron Pegasus Rec.
After countless gigs in Germany and outside (England, Finland, Ireland, Sweden, The Netherlands, Switzerland...), a Mini- tour through Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Austria and Slovenia and the South American Tour through Brazil, Peru and Colombia, the band released a 12” vinyl single called “Infernal Voices” with one new song, the re-recorded “Fields of triumph” and a coverversion of UNLEASHED´s “Before the creation of time”.
In May 2007 DESASTER entered the Harrows Studio, Holland (Asphyx, Pentacle, Occult, Soulburn etc.) to record the 6th studio album “666 - Satan’s Soldiers Syndicate”. This album shows again the band´s typical thrashing, blacking riff metal without mercy where there is no space for any innovation and modern elements! It’s what Desaster is all about: “A FIST IN YOUR FACE METAL ATTACK”! A lot of gigs were played in 2007 and 2008 with some highlights like the 3rd return to South America and Open Air appearances at some bigger Festivals in whole Europe. In 2009 the band celebrates their 20th anniversary with a box set which includes both demos and most of their “special release- songs” on 3 PicLPs and 4 new songs on an etched MLP, which was once more recorded at the Toxo-Music studio by Wally Walldorf. The birthday- gig on a boat on the river Rhine was a great success. In 2010 a split 7“with Japanese blacking masters Sabbat (Iron Pegasus Records) and a shape- 7” with a Death- cover version (incl. Mr Chris Reifert on guest vokills) on the Dutch label Soulseller Records, will be released. The vinyl version of “Sabbatical Desasterminator” followed as well on Kneel before the Master’s Throne Records.
At the moment the band is writing new songs for their upcoming 7th album which will be scheduled for mid 2011. Again you can expect a non compromising, head crushing Metal bullet without mercy!
Beware and be prepared for sharp riffs, pounding drums, roaring bass and screaming hell...
B A N G O R B E B A N G E D !
20/04/2011 Update
With a break from shows for a bit, here's a little reminder of what's coming up and also some recently announced shows you might not yet be aware of....
SOILENT GREEN + DRIPBACK + SLAVE ZERO
Whelans, Wexford St.
Tuesday 10th May
MY DYING BRIDE + AVA INFERI
Button Factory, Temple Bar
Saturday 21st May
ATHEIST + ZEALOT CULT + KILLFACE
Button Factory, Temple Bar
Friday 24th June
PRIMORDIAL 20th Anniversary Show (Guests TBC Soon)
The Academy, Middle Abbey St.
Saturday 24th September
HAIL OF BULLETS + Guests TBC
Whelans, Wexford St
Saturday 5th November
All shows are now on sale via Ticketmaster.ie & outlets nationwide, Sound Cellar & Into The Void Records.
27/03/2011 My Dying Bride Venue Change
Please note the My Dying Bride show on May 21st will now be in Button Factory. Existing tickets remain valid.
21/03/2011 Soilent Green
US sludge monsters Soilent Green will hit Dublin's Whelans on Tuesday 10th May. Support comes from the UK's Dripback and Ireland's Slave Zero.
14/03/2011 Accept + Wolf This Saturday!
This Saturday sees a 25 year wait end as German metal legends Accept return to Irish shores when they play The Village on Wexford St. Touring in support of their fantastic 'Blood Of The Nations' album, this promises to be a night of wall to wall metal anthems. Support comes from Sweden's Wolf.
Tickets are still available for the show (link below) and doors are at 7pm.
03/03/2011 Update
Time for a quick reminder of what's coming up in the coming months along with some new shows just recently announced...
It's just over 2 weeks 'til German metal masters ACCEPT make a long awaited return to Irish shores in support of their latest 'Blood Of The Nations' album, which has won countless awards in the end of 2010 polls. They play The Village on Saturday 19th March and will be supported by Sweden's WOLF. Tickets are still available from Ticketmaster & outlets nationwide along with Sound Cellar and Into The Void Records which, if you don't know, is a brand new independent record store just opened in Dublin's city centre....it's very close to The Village so be sure to check it out!
Following that will be US legends WARRIOR SOUL who will play Crawdaddy on Monday 28th March. Kory Clarke and co. are sure to rock the house with plenty of classics at this intimate show. Tickets still on sale from the above outlets.
Then will be the mammoth pairing of CHILDREN OF BODOM & AMON AMARTH along with ENSIFERUM & MACHINAE SUPREMACY on Tuesday 5th April in Vicar St. This is a special 14+ show with under 18's needing to be accompanied by an adult. Full bar facilities will be available for those over 18. Again, tickets are still available for this one via the same outlets.
Below is a quick list of other currently confirmed shows, including some recent confirmations such as TODAY IS THE DAY, SOILENT GREEN & MY DYING BRIDE....
TODAY IS THE DAY + RETOX + DRAINLAND
Whelans, Wexford St.
Saturday 9th April
MALEVOLENT CREATION + WARPATH + ZOMBIFIED
Crawdaddy, Harcourt St
Wednesday 13th April
SOILENT GREEN
Whelans, Wexford St
Tuesday 10th May
MY DYING BRIDE + AVA INFERI
The Village, Wexford St
Saturday 21st May
All on sale now via usual outlets except SOILENT GREEN which will be on sale soon.
14/02/2011 My Dying Bride
UK doom legends will play Dublin's The Village on Saturday 21st May as part of their 'Albion In Ruins' 20th Anniversary Tour. Support will come from Ava Inferi and tickets are now on sale.
07/02/2011 Nile Venue Change
The Nile + Melechesh + Dew-Scented + Zonaria + Darkrise show will now be in The Village with doors opening at 6pm instead of 5pm. Nile will finish at midnight approx. with DJ Darragh O' Laoghaire from Bruxelles on the decks 'til the small hours. Existing tickets remain valid. Please spread the word.
06/02/2011 Into The Void Records
New metal store opening this Friday so if you're about town before the Nile show, go check it out....
Into The Void Records
06/02/2011 Today Is The Day
US noise merchants Today Is The Day will make a long overdue return to Irish shores when they play Whelans on Saturday 9th April. Supports and full info. to follow.
Today Is The Day
31/01/2011 Next Show - Nile + Melechesh
Next up is the 'Those Whom The Gods Detest' Tour Pt. II featuring Nile, Melechesh, Dew-Scented, Zonaria & Darkrise. This hits Dublin on Friday 11th February and is in Button Factory. Doors are at 5pm.
08/01/2011 Update
Time to kick back into action in 2011 and remind you of what's coming up.
Firstly, tickets for all shows are now available via www.ticketmaster.ie and all outlets nationwide. They remain on www.tickets.ie and in Sound Cellar too.
Currently confirmed shows....
ENTOMBED + MORPHOSIS + TWO TALES OF WOE
The Village, Saturday 29th January 7pm
NILE + MELECHESH + DEW-SCENTED + ZONARIA + DARKRISE
Button Factory, Friday 11th February 5pm
ACCEPT + WOLF
The Village, Saturday 19th March 7pm
WARRIOR SOUL
Crawdaddy, Monday 28th March 7.30pm
CHILDREN OF BODOM + AMON AMARTH + ENSIFERUM + MACHINAE SUPREMACY
Vicar St, Tuesday 5th April 5.30pm
MALEVOLENT CREATION
Crawdaddy, Wednesday 13th April 7.30pm
All shows are 18+ except the BODOM show which is 14+ (under 18's accompanied by adult)
20/12/2010 Thanks
Thanks to everyone that came to any of the shows during 2010. Another good year of metal is done. Back to action with Entombed on 29th Jan 2011. Cheers!
14/12/2010 Anathema This Saturday
So the end of the year is nearly upon us and things are rounded off gigwise this Saturday with the mighty Anathema returning to our shores. They will play The Village with support from North Atlantic Oscillation. Tickets are still available and will also be on sale on the door.
04/12/2010 Municipal Waste Tonight
Just a quick note to confirm that this show is 100% on tonight. Tickets are available at the door for €20 and proceedings kick off at 7pm.
28/11/2010 Napalm Death + Immolation + Macabre - This Wednesday
The 'Campaign For Musical Destruction' tour will hit The Village this Wednesday, 1st December. Featuring Napalm Death, Immolation, Macabre & Waking The Cadaver, this will be an evening of crushing brutality. Tickets are still available and will also be on sale on the door on the night.
28/11/2010 New Shows - Accept / Warrior Soul / Malevolent Creation
A few more new shows in for 2011:
Accept - The Village - 19th March
Warrior Soul - Crawdaddy - 28th March
Malevolent Creation - Crawdaddy - 13th April
These will all be on sale soon.
28/11/2010 Children Of Bodom + Amon Amarth
'The Ugly World Tour' 2011 will hit Dublin's Vicar St. on Tuesday 5th April. Featuring Children Of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Ensiferum and Machinae Supremacy, this promises to be an explosive evening of metal. Doors will be at 5.30pm and it is a 14+ show with under 18's needing to be accompanied by an adult.
23/10/2010 Entombed
Swedish Death Metal legends Entombed make a headlining return to Dublin after last year's support slot with Amon Amarth. Still playing in support of their 'Serpent Saints : The Ten Amendments' album, you can expect a healthy mix of new and old classics. Supports will be confirmed soon.
19/10/2010 Nile + Melechesh
The mighty Nile will return to Dublin on Friday 11th February as part of the 'Those Whom The Gods Detest' Pt.II Euro Tour. Special guests will be Melechesh, with Dew-Scented, Zonaria & Darkrise completing the bill. The show will happen in Button Factory and doors will be at 5pm.
10/10/2010 Fozzy This Friday
US Metal Gods Fozzy, featuring WWE Superstar Chris Jericho on vocals and Rich Ward of Stuck Mojo on guitar, come to Dublin this Friday, 15th October, to play The Button Factory. This is a special 14+ age limit show.
10/10/2010 Decapitated
Polish metal gods Decapitated make a long awaited return to Dublin after coming through the tragic bus crash which took the life of drummer Vitek and also caused the departure of vocalist Covan. Armed with a new lineup, guitarist Vogg and his new comrades are ready to reclaim their throne. They will play The Village on Saturday 11th December and will be accompanied by Nephridium and Zealot Cult.
25/09/2010 Campaign For Musical Destruction 2010
The 'Campaign For Musical Destruction' 2010 tour will hit Dublin on Wednesday 1st December. Featuring Napalm Death, Immolation, Macabre and Waking The Cadaver, this promises to be one of the highlites of the year.
18/09/2010 Anathema To Return
UK legends Anathema will make a welcome return to Dublin's The Village on Saturday 18th December in support of their new 'We're Here Because We're Here' album. Tickets are now on sale. Follow the link below.
15/09/2010 Watain + Destroyer 666 - Venue Change
Due to ongoing and seemingly unresolvable production issues, WATAIN & DESTROYER 666 will now play The Academy on Middle Abbey Street. Existing tickets remain valid.
02/09/2010 New Shows - Misery Index & Grave / W.A.S.P. / Scott Kelly
Misery Index + Grave + Arsis + The Last Felony + The Rotted - 23/11/2010
W.A.S.P. - 27/11/2010
Scott Kelly(Neurosis) + Stephen Brodsky(Cave In) - 12/12/2010
27/07/2010 Exodus + Man Must Die
US Thrash Metal Legends Exodus will return to Dublin on Saturday November 20th. They will play The Village and will be accompanied by very special guests Man Must Die. This is part of a long Euro run for Exodus in support of the new 'Exhibit B : The Human Condition' album.
16/07/2010 Fozzy
US metal gods featuring WWE superstar Chris Jericho alongside Stuck Mojo members return to Dublin after a sell out show in 2005. This will be a 14+ show with under 18's needing to be accompanied by an adult. Doors are 7pm and tickets are €18.50 plus fees advance and €20 on the door.
13/07/2010 Reckless Love
Finnish Glam Gods Reckless Love will make their Irish debut on Friday 1st October in Crawdaddy on Harcourt Street, with support from the UK's Jett Black. Break out the bandanas and spandex for what promises to be a fun filled Friday night.
02/06/2010 Watain & Destroyer 666
The 'Reaping Death' tour will hit Dublin on September 28th. Watain & Destroyer 666 will team up in The Button Factory for what should be a great evening. Support TBC soon.
02/06/2010 Deicide Cancelled
Please note that the DEICIDE show is now cancelled. Apologies but this is out of my hands. Suffice to say that DME will not book this band again....2 proper shows out of 5 bookings over the years is simply unacceptable. Refunds are available from point of purchase.
26/05/2010 Katatonia
Sweden's masters of misery make a long awaited return to Irish shores on Tuesday 3rd August. They will play The Village in support of their current 'Night Is The New Day' release.
30/04/2010 Cannibal Corpse & Suffocation
2 new shows to announce...prepare yourself for the most brutal weekend ever to hit Dublin! Cannibal Corpse will play The Academy on Saturday 21st August followed by Suffocation in Whelans on Sunday 22nd. Supports will be confirmed very soon. Both shows will go on sale on Monday 3rd May at 9am.
24/04/2010 Cathedral & Bolt Thrower Shows Coming Soon
Just a reminder that the Cathedral show will happen this Tuesday, 27th April followed by the Bolt Thower 'Bank Holiday Barrage' on Sunday 2nd May. Tickets are still available and will be on the door each night too. Door time for Cathedral is 7pm and 7.30pm for Bolt Thrower.
15/03/2010 Converge + Kylesa
A metallic hardcore treat for you all in the form of this monstrous package. Promoting their recent 'Axe To Fall' album, Converge make a welcome return to Ireland and they bring with them a fantastic supporting cast of Kylesa, Gaza and Kvelertak. This will happen in Whelans on Monday 12th July and doors are at 7pm. Tickets now on sale online and in stores by the end of the week.
13/03/2010 Bolt Thrower Time Change
Due again to ferry timetable changes, the Bolt Thrower schedule is now altered. Doors will be at 7.30pm instead of 5pm. All 5 bands will still appear and the show will finish at about 1am. A DJ set from Nemtheanga (Primordial) will close the night out.
09/03/2010 Deicide
No introduction needed! The mighty Deicide will return to Dublin's Whelans on Tuesday 29th June. Full info on supports and tickets soon.
09/03/2010 A Storm Of Light
US outfit A Storm Of Light will make their Irish debut and bring their brand of crushing post doom to Whelans on Saturday 2nd October. Support from Stand Up Guy and Refraction. Full info and tickets soon.
09/03/2010 Suffocation Time Change
Please note that doors for Suffocation will now be at 7.30pm and not the previously announced 6pm. Additionally, Fleshgod Apocalypse are now off the show and it'll be the 4 bands.
27/02/2010 Cathedral / Church Of Misery / The Gates Of Slumber
Yes, this storming package will hit The Village on Tuesday April 27th. Tickets are now on sale via the below link. Poster to follow soon.
Press Release:
To celebrate the release of their latest album ‘The Guessing Game’
Cathedral have announced 6 live shows in late April / early May 2010.
Taking in England, Scotland and both Southern and Northern Ireland
these dates will represent the bands first headlining tour since the
Doomed Trinity package of 2006. Keeping in the Cathedral tradition of
delivering the best possible touring package they can, the band are
proud to announce the addition of Tokyo’s heaviest sons of Sabbath
Church of Misery and the Orthodox Doom meets True Metal powerhouse
that is Indianapolis's The Gates of Slumber. ‘The Guessing Game’ a
Double Album which stands as Cathedral’s 9th full length release will
hit the shops on April 29th 2010. Again, produced by Warren Riker
(Down, Crowbar, The Fugees) and recorded at Chapel Studios in
Lincolnshire ‘The Guessing Game’ marks perhaps the most dizzyingly
eclectic, eccentric and fascinating album they’ve yet committed to
posterity. Cathedral’s frame of reference has always been a unique
one, yet here their curious and captivating sound takes on new
dimensions, fuelled in equal parts by a fiercely anti-establishment
imperative borne from punk rock origins, and a skyward reach gleaned
from a longstanding devotion to the most outré and rewarding realms of
progressive rock, folk and psychedelia. A 78-minute, 13-track
double-disc set magnum opus, ‘The Guessing Game’ fuses the expansive
ambition of the most ornate gatefold double-album with Cathedral’s
trademark marriage of incandescent ire and monstrous riffage.
27/02/2010 Vader This Week / For Ruin
A reminder that Polish death metal kings Vader will hit Whelans this coming Thursday. Support from Warpath, As You Drown and Divine Chaos.
Cork's For Ruin have been confirmed as the main opener for the Bolt Thrower show. Congrats to them on being hand picked by the BT for the show.
06/02/2010 Warpath
Dublin's Warpath have been added as main support on the Vader show. Check out the links below for full info.
24/01/2010 Vader On Sale
The Vader show on Thursday 4th March is now on sale. Tickets are €20 plus fees in advance and €20 on the door.
04/01/2010 Vader
Polish legends Vader will hit Dublin's Whelans as part of one of their now famous 'Blitzkrieg' tours on Thursday 4th March. Peter and co are touring in support of their current 'Necropolis' album, out now on Nuclear Blast Records. Support comes from Sweden's As You Drown and the UK's Divine Chaos.
04/01/2010 Bolt Thrower & Rotting Christ
As part of a short 2 week European run, Bolt Thrower will return to Ireland on Sunday 2nd May. The 'Bank Holiday Barrage' will happen in Temple Bar's Button Factory on the bank holiday Sunday and will feature the mighty pairing of Bolt Thrower and Rotting Christ alongside Ireland's Morphosis, Overoth and 1 more band TBC.
03/01/2010 Suffocation Return To Dublin
New York's finest purveyors of brutality, the mighty Suffocation, return to Dublin on Wednesday 31st March as part of their touring schedule in support of their Nuclear Blast debut 'Blood Oath'. Support comes from Annotations Of An Autopsy, Nervecell, Fleshgod Apocalypse and Burning The Masses.
02/01/2010 Marduk
Swedish Black Metal kings Marduk will make a long awaited return to Irish shores on Tuesday 2nd February when they play Whelans on Wexford St. This show comes as part of their world tour in support of their current 'Wormwood' masterpiece. Main support comes from the UK's Anaal Nathrakh and their fellow Brits Artisian and Zebadiah Crowe will open the evening.
