What do you get when you mix Black Sabbath, The Melvins, Slayer and Deep Purple? According to the band themselves: The Sword. Austin’s own doom metal/stoner rock hybrid return to Emo’s East less than a month after signing a new multi-album record deal with Razor & Tie, one of the most rapidly expanding independent labels in the country. Slated to start production on their fourth studio album this June with a projected release date of fall 2012, this might be your only chance to catch a glimpse at some raw demos before they’re reworked for the new album. Don’t underestimate the power of the approaching holiday and get your tickets sooner than later.
8 PM | $16/18 | Emo’s Inside | with Arkona, Polkadot Cadaver, Forged In Flame
For almost twenty years the members of Korpiklaani have taken the ancient folk music of their Samic culture and turned it into what lead singer Jonne Järvelä calls “old people’s music with heavy metal guitars.” Using real traditional folk instruments in conjunction with their onslaught of aggressive European metal Korpiklaani quickly took over their Nordic homeland in the late 90s/early 2000s. Having released their tenth studio album Ukon Wacka earlier this year Korpiklaani continue to dominate the folk metal scene, no one being able to come close to their spirited live shows and revelrous message. Check out their video for “Vodka” below and get ready to party Nordic style.
11/29: Unearth, Chimaira, Skeletonwitch at Emo’s East
For over a decade Boston’s Unearth has paved the way for metal and hardcore bands in almost every respect imaginable. With an uncompromised approach to each album Unearth has steered clear of fleeting trends and continue to release some of the most progressive metal albums in recent history. Having toured with the likes of Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God, Terror, In Flames and Megadeath throughout their tenure they’ve earned the respect of the metal community in a way few have been able to match. As their fifth studio album Darkness in the Light was released on Metal Blade Records earlier this year, it not only features the coveted production of Killswitch Engage guitarist “Adam D” but Killswitch drummer Justin Foley also played on the entire record. Can you say brutal? Listen to “Eyes of Black” below and don’t miss Chimaira and Skeletonwitch open what just might be the most stacked show at Emo’s East yet.
