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Metal Guide to SXSW 2011
- Posted by Mike Rancic
Slices
Wed., March 16, 8:50PM CT at Headhunters (720 Red River St.)
Flickr, Zen
While the Pittsburgh outfit is closer to hardcore than metal, Slices will not disappoint. If you enjoy heavy, noisy, chaotic music, then they're the best thing since, uh, sliced bread. Also, be sure to head over to Habana Bar afterward, as there's a whole lineup of progressive metal acts playing, led by Animals as Leaders. The solo project of eight-string guitar player Tosin Abasi (yes, we said eight-string), AaL are as much of a pleasure to watch as they are to hear.
Full Metal Texas
Thu., March 17 at Emo's (603 Red River St.)
Flickr, Kelly Reeves
Brooklyn Vegan is hosting its cinematically titled heavy metal day party for the third year in a row. The bands on the bill aren't all that diverse, but it is called Full Metal Texas, after all. Taking over the much-loved Emo's venue will be the likes of All Pigs Must Die, Elysion Fields, Better Left Unsaid and Hull.
Arabrot and Agalloch
Thu., March 17, 8:15PM/11:45PM CT at Barbarella Patio (615 Red River St.)
Flickr, Stigeredoo
The former is a noise-rock band from Norway who expertly emulate sludge-rock masters the Jesus Lizard (even down to David Yow's caterwaul), while Agalloch are a black metal band from Portland, Ore., who released one of the best BM records of last year. Both bands are conveniently playing at the Barbarella Patio.
Helmet
Fri., March 18, 1:15AM CT at Dirty Dog (505 East 6th St.)
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Friday night is shaping up to be a hot one. '90s alt-metallers Helmet are headlining the night, but the real treat should be seeing doom-metal godfathers Saint Vitus hit the stage. Spinner fave Kylesa and newcomers Red Fang fill out the lineup, with the latter being one of the most promising metal acts to play SXSW this year. They're definitely a band to keep your eye on.
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fredfuxx
My industrial metal band Signal 99 will be playing at The Dorm Room on March 16 and Treasure Island on March 18.
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Jimmy Two-Toes
Lets hear from more of this Mike character. He gives it to us straight. Mike you seem to have a good sense of the punk and noise rock world so when do we get to hear from you about that?
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Paul Fistinyourface
I heard the guy who wrote this article is swinging a big hammer.
Also check out my band at NXNW, Tomahawk Love
CC
None of these bands are necessarily 'metal'. Never the less, the shows should be a treat because these venues are tiny and they will literally be in your face. My nerd-punk/metal band the Millipede will be at Flamingo Cantina March 14. If you like your music heavy but also like Captain Kirk and DnD, you should check it out! Shameless plug, yeah, so what?!
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