Riot Fest & Double Door Welcome:
Helmet
Bitter Wigs, Admiral of Black, Electric Hawk
Fri, October 7, 2011
Doors: 9:00 pm / Show: 9:30 pm
Double Door
Chicago, IL
15
Tickets
This event is 21 and over
http://www.ticketfly.com/event/49383/
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Helmet
Helmet is an alternative metal band from New York formed in 1989. Founded by vocalist/guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member.
Helmet has released seven studio albums and two compilations. The band found mainstream success with their 1992 major label debut Meantime, which debuted at number 68 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the hits "Unsung" and "In the Meantime". After releasing two more albums, Helmet broke up in 1998, but reformed in 2004. The band released their first post-reunion album, Size Matters, later that year and it was their last release on their longtime label Interscope Records. They were briefly signed with Warcon Records, who released their next album, Monochrome, on July 18, 2006. Currently, Helmet are signed to Work Song, who released their seventh album Seeing Eye Dog.
Helmet has released seven studio albums and two compilations. The band found mainstream success with their 1992 major label debut Meantime, which debuted at number 68 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the hits "Unsung" and "In the Meantime". After releasing two more albums, Helmet broke up in 1998, but reformed in 2004. The band released their first post-reunion album, Size Matters, later that year and it was their last release on their longtime label Interscope Records. They were briefly signed with Warcon Records, who released their next album, Monochrome, on July 18, 2006. Currently, Helmet are signed to Work Song, who released their seventh album Seeing Eye Dog.
Bitter Wigs
Bitter Wigs are a Chicago-based rock trio with roots steeped in early 70’s punk and metal. The band was founded on the principle of simplicity and have been committed to delivering the hardest, tightest, loudest rock grooves imaginable.
Admiral of Black
Admiral of Black don’t give a shit about your trends. They makes music that they love to play…period. Their sound is influenced by the decades of great rock, metal, and blues music that predates them. Located just outside the great city of Chicago, AOB pummel you with a destructive double guitar tone, thunderous rhythm section, ferocious vocals, and searing guitar solos. Admiral of Black is out to destroy and conquer all that stands in their way.
Is AOB the next revolutionary metal band in music, the band that’s redefining their genre, and bringing a new twist to the scene….HELL NO! That’s bullshit, and every band that claim they are….are full of shit.
So what will you get with AOB? They’ve been called “grimy desert rock” “motorized southern metal” “meat and potatoes metal” “metal as hell”, and the bands personal favorite “nothing special but extremely good at what they do.”
They are what they are…and that’s what you get. But at least they aren’t claiming to be something they’re not. In Chicago, sound-a-like and look-a-like rock/metal bands thrive on the current radio and media trends. How many more “modern” rock outfits can a city tolerate playing the same song over and over again? How many more can you tolerate?
And what has the claim of nothing special gotten Admiral of Black?
...Opening slots for: Black Label Society, Baroness, Black Stone Cherry, Priestess, The Last Vegas, Bible of the Devil, US Christmas, Earthless
…Being hand picked and flown out to LA by Motley Crue's Eleven Seven Music, 10th Street Entertainment, Gibson, and Guitar Center to play in a showcase as one the nations top up-and-coming bands.
AOB independently released their debut album at the historic Metro in Chicago this past summer, June 5, 2009...and followed it with multiple tours booked and promoted under their own power and direction.
Prospects for 2010 look awesome - In January AOB signed a management deal with iLA (The Inner Light Agency). Damon Moreno of iLA enthuses "Just take a listen to "Bitten by the Rattlesnake" and you'll quickly understand why these guys own"
Next for AOB? Simple. More touring, living in the van, and destroying everything in their path.
Is AOB the next revolutionary metal band in music, the band that’s redefining their genre, and bringing a new twist to the scene….HELL NO! That’s bullshit, and every band that claim they are….are full of shit.
So what will you get with AOB? They’ve been called “grimy desert rock” “motorized southern metal” “meat and potatoes metal” “metal as hell”, and the bands personal favorite “nothing special but extremely good at what they do.”
They are what they are…and that’s what you get. But at least they aren’t claiming to be something they’re not. In Chicago, sound-a-like and look-a-like rock/metal bands thrive on the current radio and media trends. How many more “modern” rock outfits can a city tolerate playing the same song over and over again? How many more can you tolerate?
And what has the claim of nothing special gotten Admiral of Black?
...Opening slots for: Black Label Society, Baroness, Black Stone Cherry, Priestess, The Last Vegas, Bible of the Devil, US Christmas, Earthless
…Being hand picked and flown out to LA by Motley Crue's Eleven Seven Music, 10th Street Entertainment, Gibson, and Guitar Center to play in a showcase as one the nations top up-and-coming bands.
AOB independently released their debut album at the historic Metro in Chicago this past summer, June 5, 2009...and followed it with multiple tours booked and promoted under their own power and direction.
Prospects for 2010 look awesome - In January AOB signed a management deal with iLA (The Inner Light Agency). Damon Moreno of iLA enthuses "Just take a listen to "Bitten by the Rattlesnake" and you'll quickly understand why these guys own"
Next for AOB? Simple. More touring, living in the van, and destroying everything in their path.
Electric Hawk
Electric Hawk has no bio on their Facebook Page. They are a mystery and an enigma wrapped up inside of a conundrum, but at least they have a cool hawk design.
