"Being Sacred Bones’ flagship sci-fi goth nu-romancers, Lathe of Heaven play real nice with a bit of roster diversity. Blackened Noise put ‘em to the test with a fistful of curveballs from Proprioception’s end-of-days crust to Gimic’s blistering pogo hardcore + free-form Les Légions Noires-esque dungeon noise for starters. Proper dark sonic smorgasbord FFO: Cold Cave, Clan Of Xymox, Dystopia, Dischord."
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A gig on Wednesday 15th April. The event starts at 19:00.
Blackened Noise Productions hosting yet another night of "avante-gothic-punk" sound at The Dame. This time the bill features..
Lathe of Heaven (NYC, Sacred Bones Recs.)
Returning to Bristol for the second time, these gothic yanks delicately balance their punk roots with captivating new-wave and post-punk aesthetics. Touring their new LP Aurora.
FFO: The Cure, Musta Paraati, A Flock of Seagulls.
Gimic (Bristol)
Local jank-visionaries and treble enthusiasts serving their signature approach to hardcore punk. Loved by many, hated by few; if we have to say more, you have to do your homework.
FFO: The Minutemen, Nomeansno, Die Kreuzen.
Strange Futures (Bristol)
Bristol's own gothic powerhouse duo, delivering a delicious blend of darkwave and synthpop. Fresh off the back of their new release Art or Love (Vital Breath Recs., 2026).
FFO: Boy Harsher, Pixel Grip, Ultravox.
Proprioception (Newport)
Newport based hardcore band; BDSM but the M stands for "Metallic-as-fuck-hardcore".
FFO: Dystopia, Hatred Surge, Nausea.
Blackened Noise Prod; In-house noise performance.
Blackened Noise Productions are opening the evening with a performance ft. one of the label's in-house noise projects. Performer TBA on the day.
FFO: Satanicum Tenbrae, Moevot, Grausamkeit.
Doors 7pm
£10 Adv / £12 Otd
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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