Audio By Carbonatix
Phoenix may be known for bands of the Jimmy Eat World persuasion, but for each of those, there is a Vehemence. It’s true — the Arizona metal scene is alive and well. In an attempt to start another downtown tradition, a local production company, SMUT, has dubbed the night after the arty First Friday as Metal Saturday. On the first Saturday of each month, the local metal elite will descend upon the Old Brickhouse and shake the venue with guitar solos, throaty growls and triggered drums. This Saturday’s installment brings melodic death metalers Red Tear Memory, a band that features members of the now-defunct When Heaven Bleeds. Other bands set to play future Metal Saturdays include: Morbid Angel-influenced Motive, porn metal troublemakers Eroticide, and Hellven. The shows are all ages, and the cover is cheap (between $5 and $8 depending on the lineup).
Will you step up to support New Times this year?
At New Times, we’re small and scrappy — and we make the most of every dollar from our supporters. Right now, we’re $16,000 away from reaching our December 31 goal of $30,000. If you’ve ever learned something new, stayed informed, or felt more connected because of New Times, now’s the time to give back.
