Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Free entry / PWYC! Unapologetically 90s inspired Melbourne two-piece Mannequin Death Squad meld grunge, metal, skater punk and riot grrrl into a blistering elixir of high-energy, heavy riffing thrash pop. Alt anthems perfected FFO: Paramore, Delilah Bon, Royal Blood, Veruca Salt, Chelsea Manor."
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A gig held at The Lanes on Friday 2nd August. The event starts at 19:30.
FREE / PWYC!
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MANNEQUIN DEATH SQUAD • www.instagram.com/mannequindeathsquad
BEX • www.instagram.com/bex.b.e.x
MISS KILL • www.instagram.com/misskill_band
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"Dancing between genres, whilst not falling in one for too long.” – Rolling Stone (IN)
"A mixture of L7, The Distillers and Paramore with a very angelic yet gritty vibe about it" - Heavy Mag
Mannequin Death Squad is an instrument swapping, rock/punk band from Melbourne, Australia. The fiercely independent duo has left a trail of enthusiastic and passionate fans in their wake. Mixing catchy pop melodies with ferocious punk rock riffs, and an infectiously energetic live show.
The pair have toured extensively since their inception, having shared the stage with many including: Suicidal Tendencies (USA), NENA (DE), SOFT PLAY (UK), Frenzal Rhomb (AUS), British India (AUS) and WAAX (AUS) to name a few.
The power duo will be returning to the northern hemisphere, after playing festivals and club shows across Europe and India. 21 dates in total throughout Europe featured an appearance at Rebellion Festival (UK), a supporting slot for NENA in Amsterdam and an onslaught of incendiary performances across capital cities such as Berlin, Paris, London and more. The tour concluded with a headline set at Ziro Festival in the scenic foothills of the Himalayas in Aranachal Pradesh, India.
The band has garnered some serious press of late, being featured in Rolling Stone (IN), shared on Spotify’s New Music Friday, All New Rock, Fresh Finds, Rock Out. and New Noise editorial playlists as well as being listed in the KERRANG! Chart (UK). As well as their latest single Safe and Warm ft. DZ Deathrays being featured on Triple J’s ‘Short Fast Loud’ as well as various radio stations across the world.
Capping off 2023 with a stellar performance at SXSW Sydney, and being handpicked by Mike Muir to support Suicidal Tendencies on their Australian Tour; Mannequin Death Squad is set for a momentous 2024. Their sophomore album ‘Wise and Dangerous’ is set for release in November 2022.
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18+ event.
Presented by BLG Promotions.
Entry requirements: 18+
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MANNEQUIN DEATH SQUAD • www.instagram.com/mannequindeathsquad
BEX • www.instagram.com/bex.b.e.x
MISS KILL • www.instagram.com/misskill_band
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"Dancing between genres, whilst not falling in one for too long.” – Rolling Stone (IN)
"A mixture of L7, The Distillers and Paramore with a very angelic yet gritty vibe about it" - Heavy Mag
Mannequin Death Squad is an instrument swapping, rock/punk band from Melbourne, Australia. The fiercely independent duo has left a trail of enthusiastic and passionate fans in their wake. Mixing catchy pop melodies with ferocious punk rock riffs, and an infectiously energetic live show.
The pair have toured extensively since their inception, having shared the stage with many including: Suicidal Tendencies (USA), NENA (DE), SOFT PLAY (UK), Frenzal Rhomb (AUS), British India (AUS) and WAAX (AUS) to name a few.
The power duo will be returning to the northern hemisphere, after playing festivals and club shows across Europe and India. 21 dates in total throughout Europe featured an appearance at Rebellion Festival (UK), a supporting slot for NENA in Amsterdam and an onslaught of incendiary performances across capital cities such as Berlin, Paris, London and more. The tour concluded with a headline set at Ziro Festival in the scenic foothills of the Himalayas in Aranachal Pradesh, India.
The band has garnered some serious press of late, being featured in Rolling Stone (IN), shared on Spotify’s New Music Friday, All New Rock, Fresh Finds, Rock Out. and New Noise editorial playlists as well as being listed in the KERRANG! Chart (UK). As well as their latest single Safe and Warm ft. DZ Deathrays being featured on Triple J’s ‘Short Fast Loud’ as well as various radio stations across the world.
Capping off 2023 with a stellar performance at SXSW Sydney, and being handpicked by Mike Muir to support Suicidal Tendencies on their Australian Tour; Mannequin Death Squad is set for a momentous 2024. Their sophomore album ‘Wise and Dangerous’ is set for release in November 2022.
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18+ event.
Presented by BLG Promotions.
Entry requirements: 18+
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