Just over a month ago, Trap Them released a new album entitled Crown Feral. Now the band is on tour in support of this album. They are currently making their way up the East Coast and into the Midwest, and they are making a stop in Detroit this Wednesday, November 16th.
Trap them will be hitting the stage at El Club this week along with their tour mates Yautja and Detroit's own Dead Church and Sunlight's Bane. Tickets for this show are only $10 in advance, you can pick yours up here. The day of the show, the price will go up to $15. So, either buy your tickets in advance or enter to win a pair from us!
Thanks to our friends at Black Iris Booking we are giving away one pair of tickets to one lucky winner. If you would like to enter these tickets, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #TrapThem in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner on Saturday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize.
Doors are set to open at 5 p.m. on Wednesday and the show will open at 8 p.m. As always, all ages are welcome at El Club.
This past weekend fans got their fill of metal and fake blood at Berserker. This was the third year for the fest, put on by Shawn & Veronica Knight with help from the fine folks at The Crofoot. This year the event moved to the Masonic Temple in Detroit, spreading bands out across 3 stages on 3 different floors, and also featuring a level full of vendors. This was quite the change from the past two years, which took place at The Loving Touch and the WAB. It allowed for more fans, more room, and louder sets. Plus, it was in an area of the Masonic Temple that isn't used very often, giving concert goers a new venue to explore.
This year Berserker featured big names like Cannabis Corpse, Voivod, Macabre, Conan and the masked men in Ghoul,. In total, about 50 of the best metal bands around played throughout the three day festival. We managed to grab some videos from a few sets over the weekend. Check them out below.
The highlight of the weekend was definitely Ghoul, leaving fans covered in blood, puke, and other unidentifiable substances. But, every band that played this festival was outstanding. There was not a single band on the bill that disappointed, in fact we discovered quite a few bands that we hadn't heard of before and absolutely loved. The top of that list was definitely Black Tusk. Yeah, we might be a little late to the party on this one, but we urge you to check these guys out and pick up their latest album Pillars of Ash.
And of course Detroit was well represented at this event, with locals like Snakewing, Rebel Spies, Dead Church, Old Gods, and more playing alongside visiting acts. But, out of all of the local favorites that played, Child Bite probably topped the list. It was definitely a close call, because amazing sets were played by all, but every time this band comes back to town they seem to be better than the last time we saw them.
All in all Berserker III put on a hell of a show! Detroit is truly lucky to have such an awesome event held here every year, showcasing some of the best metal bands that Detroit and the world have to offer. We are thrilled to see this event growing and can't wait to see what the Berserker crew has in store for us next year.
So here's the deal. Approximately 20 bands will be playing throughout the day and into the night this Saturday at Tangent Gallery. There will be 2 stages set up with super short breaks between the bands (only a few minutes). There will be vendors set up, there's a bar for those 21+, and there are talks of a food truck being on site. Doors are set to open at 1 p.m. and all ages are welcome. As for the lineup, here it is:
An awesome lineup of both national and local acts. You can see them all for just 25 bucks! We highly suggest that you purchase your ticket in advance if you plan on going. You can pick one up online here. We're not saying this show will definitely sell out, but you'd be wise to head over and give Don't Call It A Fest a "like" on Facebook here and RSVP to the Facebook event, that way you can stay updated on the show the day of and find out if it does sell out.
For more information on this event, click here. The Tangent Gallery is located at 715 E. Milwaukee in Detroit.
This Saturday, October 4th Hell City Records will be taking over the New Dodge Lounge. This record label was originally started by two friends, Jason Lockwood and Robert Enell. When Jason passed away a few years ago an amazing woman named Jennifer Koss stepped up and made sure that Jason and Rob's baby kept going. I have always respected her for taking this on and I wanted to take this opportunity to ask her about Hell City. Running a small local label isn't easy, it's a huge job and she has taken it on and done so well.
HID- When did you take over Hell City Records and why? Jenn Koss of HCR- "Jason Lockwood brought me on about six months before we lost him to suicide. Rob Enell gave me 50% of the business the morning of his funeral when I was tattooing his ankle at 6:00 am. Which he thought it would be a good idea to care for the tattoo with Astroglide and promptly after the service we headed to the shop to remove his sock from his tattoo, too funny. After the first year with Rob, I took over HCR. Rob will always be a part of HCR. Although, I have brought on added help from an amazing sound engineer, David Miseveth and Damon Trestain from Sawchuk. Both of these amazing fellas were in bands with Jason Lockwood."
HID- What does Hell City mean to you? HCR- "Hell City Records, means Love for our music scene and family. Moreover continuing a legacy of a great man, that I strive every day to make proud of what HCR has become."
HID- What does local music mean to you and why? HCR- "The local music scene is amazing and I love supporting it. Their energy and hard work, passion for music in general is amazing. I love them all."
HID- How many bands are currently on the label? HCR- "Past and Present-21"
HID- What band are you most looking forward to watching out of the lineup for the night? HCR- "I’m looking forward to all of them of course. I’m excited to have 2 stages at New Dodge Lounge. I don’t think that has been done in this scene, at least not for awhile. I do know the space is small but larger than most of the basements in the area that have shows. : )"
HID- Why did you ask Cabresto and Suck it Suicide to be part of this event ? HCR- "Suck It Suicide is always welcomed at all HCR shows. Katie Hardy and I have been working together since Best Friends Fest a few years ago, we’ve been great friends ever since! I’m a supporter of her cause and love to help infiltrate her message into the local music scene.
I met Mike Sickinger from Cabresto at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival and we immediately hit it off talking shop. Now, we are currently working on a few projects together. I love working with him, he’s a great guy. Dave Miseveth and Andrea Bonaventura had a great time on his show last night on RawRadioX.com."
HID- What type of shirts will Hype Ignition be printing? HCR- "Scott Boyink and I usually figure it out a few days before, lol. You can expect nothing less than something amazing. Hype Ignition always goes above and beyond my expectations."
HID- Where do you see Hell City in five years? HCR- "I hate to project. I am a very “in the now” person. Right now, we are doing very well and working with some great bands."
HID- Anything else that you would like our readers to know? HCR- "We have Hell City Records currently working with 3 new bands that we would love for everyone to check out.
Coming up on Saturday, September 28th there is a festival that is so awesome that we had to tell you about it a little earlier than we normally would. Keep It A Threat 5 is an all day skating and music festival held at Transitions Ramp Park. This event that is in its fifth year (hence the 5) is put on by two great guys, Dougie and Jae. They decided to start this event because, at the time of it's fruition, there were no other fests of this kind in the area and not really any fests at all for that matter.
We met up with Dougie and Jae for a few drinks and to chat about KIAT. Check out what they had to say and we hope you enjoy the soundtrack provided by the fine folks at the Garden Bowl.
