Pest Control at Exchange
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A gig held at Exchange on Saturday 24th February. The event starts at 19:30.


Pest Control
+ support from Demonstration of Power
+ Cryptworm
+ Overpower

7pm doors
£15 adv

Tickets on sale Friday 18th @ 10am!

Started during lockdown by three friends from Leeds (Joe, Leah and Ben) who had always wanted to make some crossover thrash, Pest Control is the classic story of DIY music straight from a time of crisis. Jack joined on bass shortly after and in 2020 the demo was released with Pest Control’s first show commencing in their home town the week lockdown ended. Influenced by classic thrash giants such as Metallica, Testament and Slayer, but with a healthy spoonful of crossover like Crumbsuckers, Ludichrist, Municipal Waste, and DRI - the members grew up with one foot in the Metal and Hardcore scenes, taking the best from both worlds. In 2022 the lineup was completed by Joe W, and in February 2023, Pest Control unleashed their debut album "Don't Test The Pest"

Exchange has a small ramp entrance from the street. Our bar and main event space are on the ground floor and we have an accessible toilet. If you need any other info on accessibility, please contact [email protected]

Exchange is a 14+ venue. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

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