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Saturday, May 18Beast Killer - Dystopian Now/Dystopian Me Album Release Show with The A-10s and Whatever... (it’s also Chris Wright from Beast Killer’s birthday 🎉 )
Doors 8 p.m. | Show 9 p.m.
All Ages
$12 adv | $15 dos
Beast Killer:
Chris Wright(Vocals/Guitar) and Kris Monroe(Drums) started playing together over a decade ago in a few local Cleveland,OH punk and rock and roll bands. Following the pandemic, like many bands, the hunger to play live again could no longer be ignored.... and so began, Beast Killer. Within two months of their first practice in May of 2021, they had a full set of songs and their first show booked at The Five O Clock Lounge. Ears were ringing, sweat was dripping and It wasn't long before their debut self-titled album would be released in July 2022. They mostly played locally and regionally over the next year and a half until Fall of 2023, when their next album was ready for recording. The band managed to sneak in a fuzzed out punk version of Jimi Hendrix's "Manic Depression" , while tracking at Chris Wright's home studio, Rubber Lizard Records. They released that single as a teaser to their upcoming sophomore album titled, "Dystopian Now/Dystopian Me. DNDM is described as somewhat of a Sci-Fi concept album using the ominous terror of the emptiness of space to carry the listener through the darkest moments of the opening tracks to a place of acceptance and contentment floating through the cosmos by the end. With a full sounding, explosive and "commanding of your attention" live show to back it up, Beast Killer is a two piece that consistently gives everything they've got to bring you the most entertaining and ferocious live show they can sweat out.
Whatever… :
From the edge of Cleveland in 1991, childhood comrades Matt Fish and Ben Wrecked began a musical journey. Propelled by their shared passion for punk, rock, metal, and a touch of mischief, their journey was marked by bassist lineup changes, fervent local and regional gigs, and a series of independent releases that garnered a dedicated following. Their alliance with Dead Beat Records and Runt Records in their early years helped set the stage for what was to come.
By 1996, the ensemble found its rhythm with Mike Slapface joining on bass. Their signature blend of aggressive yet melodic tunes found a home at Dr. Strange Records. Releases like the full-length “Youngsters” / DSR #69 and collaborations with label mates, notably Zoinks!, solidified their place in the punk rock scene. The addition of Brett Moore on second guitar further enriched their sound, leading to extensive tours across the US and Europe alongside bands like The Bollweevils, Zoinks!, The Gain, and The Feds. However, as the 90s drew to a close, the band took a step back, marking the end of an era in 1998.
Yet, 2023 brings a renaissance. The original comrades, joined again by guitar wizard Brett Moore and seasoned Cleveland musician
Peter Woodward on bass, are rekindling their fiery spirit.
With a new album slated for 2024 and plans to grace stages
locally, regionally, and internationally, the band is poised for a triumphant return. As they gear up to reignite their iconic sound, fans old and new can expect a resurgence of their infectious passion and energy.
The next chapter awaits, and it promises to be electrifying.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106-2883, United States,Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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