Arch Enemy at First Ave
Monday, October 3, 2011 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 5:00pm • ALL AGES • $22 adv | $22 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Jun 14
Arch Enemy
From Halmstad, Sweden
First Twin Cities show since since October 3, 2007 • First headlining show
From last.fm:
Arch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Halmstad, Sweden, formed in 1996. Founded by Carcass guitarist Michael Amott along with Johan Liiva, both originally from the influential death metal band Carnage. The band has released seven studio albums, a live album (Burning Japan Live 1999), two DVDs and three EPs. The band was originally fronted by Johan Liiva, who was replaced by Angela Gossow as lead vocalist in 2000 Read more about Arch Enemy on Last.fm.
Devildriver
First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
From last.fm:
DevilDriver is a groove metal band from California, United States that formed in 2002. The group was started by Dez Fafara, formerly of the band Coal Chamber, as a result of frustrations stemming from the more mainstream direction his former band mates were attempting to take their music. After the demise of Coal Chamber, DevilDriver became his main focus. Their debut album, the self-titled "DevilDriver", was released on October 23, 2003 under Roadrunner Records. Read more about DevilDriver on Last.fm.
Skeletonwitch
From Athens, Ohio
First Twin Cities show since since June 5, 2009 • First Mainroom show • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 22, 2007
From last.fm:
Skeletonwitch is a blackened thrash metal band with death metal elements formed in 2003. The band formed in Athens, Ohio by Nate Garnette (Guitar), Scott Hedrick (Guitar),Chance Garnette (Vocals), Evan Linger (Bass), Derick Nau (Drums). In 2011, Derrick Nau left the band, replaced by Dustin Boltjes. Skeletonwitch released their first album, At One with the Shadows, on August 11, 2004 with Shredded Records. Read more about Skeletonwitch on Last.fm.
Chthonic
First Twin Cities show since since July 22, 2007 • First Mainroom show
From last.fm:
There are at least two artists that scrobble with this name: 1. Chthonic(閃靈) is an Extreme Metal band from Taipei, Taiwan founded in 1995. "ChthoniC's melodies can be characterized as extreme metal with a central inspiration and folklore coming from the black metal movement. ChthoniC uses the traditional Chinese stringed instrument, Er- hu, which can be compared to an eastern violin. The sound of the Er-hu is one of grief and sorrow, which ChthoniC accompanies with heavy drums, guitar strings blending into a harmony. Read more about Chthonic on Last.fm.