Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Praise the frog overlords! Bristol’s very own amphibious-sludge-doomers are back to bring us more swampy psych-metal, following a triumphant set at the Frogman/Froglord cinematic double-bill earlier this year. Plus plenty more heavy metal goodness to shake the Old E’s walls from Mutilated State and Urzah. FFO: Electric Wizard, Devil's Witches, Acid King."
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A gig held at The Old England Pub on Wednesday 7th August. The event starts at 20:00.
Extra Terrestrial Promotions & Velvet Echoes are proud to present a righteous trifecta of Bristol based heaviness. Bask in the glory of Froglord's fuzz-fuelled doom. Hold on for dear life as Mutilated State disorientate your being. Stare in awe as URZAH guide you through metallic dreamscapes.
Froglord
Since the dawn of time, mystics have long prophesised the coming of an ancient amphibian bestowed with deathray vision and ectoplasmic slime. Emerging from deep within The Mystic Swamp, Froglord arise bringing their powerful blend of stoner groove and psychedelic doom. With face melting fuzz and foot stomping grooves, Froglord’s reign of amphibious terror shall begin.
Live by the fuzz or die by the slime!
Mutilated State
True Bristol hardcore punx, coming to spill your ciders. Hardhats required
Urzah
Post/progressive sludge-metal quartet URZAH have set Bristol's heavy underground scene ablaze. In 2024 they announced their fiery debut album 'THE SCORCHING GAZE' and quickly signed to APF Records.
Through a commanding and captivating album of complex and wildly fluctuating songs brimming with sharp melodies, URZAH deliver a barrage of dynamic and intricate riffs, boasting influences of post-metal, sludge, metalcore and moments of pure surprise.
Formed in 2020 just before the pandemic hit, Urzah have persevered to become an exciting live spectacle across the UK. As early as their second live performance, URZAH supported US stoner metal heavyweights Bongzilla, and have also shared the stage with the likes of Greenleaf, Acid Mammoth, Troy the Band, OHHMS, Grave Lines, Tuskar, Dopelord, Acid Throne, Made Of Teeth and many more. The band have also appeared at UK festivals Stoomfest and Abyssal Fest.
Entry requirements: 18+
Froglord
Since the dawn of time, mystics have long prophesised the coming of an ancient amphibian bestowed with deathray vision and ectoplasmic slime. Emerging from deep within The Mystic Swamp, Froglord arise bringing their powerful blend of stoner groove and psychedelic doom. With face melting fuzz and foot stomping grooves, Froglord’s reign of amphibious terror shall begin.
Live by the fuzz or die by the slime!
Mutilated State
True Bristol hardcore punx, coming to spill your ciders. Hardhats required
Urzah
Post/progressive sludge-metal quartet URZAH have set Bristol's heavy underground scene ablaze. In 2024 they announced their fiery debut album 'THE SCORCHING GAZE' and quickly signed to APF Records.
Through a commanding and captivating album of complex and wildly fluctuating songs brimming with sharp melodies, URZAH deliver a barrage of dynamic and intricate riffs, boasting influences of post-metal, sludge, metalcore and moments of pure surprise.
Formed in 2020 just before the pandemic hit, Urzah have persevered to become an exciting live spectacle across the UK. As early as their second live performance, URZAH supported US stoner metal heavyweights Bongzilla, and have also shared the stage with the likes of Greenleaf, Acid Mammoth, Troy the Band, OHHMS, Grave Lines, Tuskar, Dopelord, Acid Throne, Made Of Teeth and many more. The band have also appeared at UK festivals Stoomfest and Abyssal Fest.
Entry requirements: 18+
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