Let’s rewind three weeks – I kept getting phone calls and emails from people asking about this, then unknown to me, band called Hadouken. After about the ninth inquiry, I decide to take a closer look at the band. By the time the first song finished, the phone calls and emails were justified. Ladies and gents, let me introduce you to Hadouken – a five piece electronic dance punk group from London. Musically, it’s comparable to Prodigy and maybe even The Chemical Brothers but with more grittiness. Their new album, ‘For The Masses,’ was released on January 25th and has been on rotation in the Viper office for 2 weeks now; I’m pumped to see what kind of energy they bring to their live performance. The show on the 11th is (1) a FREE show, and (2) one of three North American dates before they tour Europe, eventually ending up in Indio to perform at Coachella. Considering it’s a free show, you can’t make excuses for not coming. Check out the video below and see them live on Thursday. Hadouken plays at 8pm, so make sure to get here early.
And as if Hadouken isn’t enough, The Binges are playing later in the night as well! This band, hands down, exemplifies rock ‘n roll in a major way. It’s easy to notice the almost cult following they have, and it makes you wonder why.Well actually, once you’ve seen them live, you won’t question it. They ARE a live band, always providing a high energy rock show — Mayuko and Tsuzumi Okai (two sisters from Japan) seriously shred on the bass and guitar.Every Binges show will leave your thirst for rock quenched.
This is probably the best picture we have received in a while… A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.
TRAINWRECK features Kyle Gass of Tenacious D and you can see them perform on Day 10 of the concert series. Based on this picture, you can deduce that greatness will occur on the stage January 10th. Also performing: Kidneys and Ari Shine.
LEMMY (Motörhead), SLIM JIM PHANTOM (The Stray Cats) and DANNY B. HARVEY (Rockats, 13 Cats, Lonesome Spurs), have teamed up in a high-energy, “take no prisoners” combo just to remind the world how Rock’n'Roll is supposed to f*ckin sound. Forget all those rock posers, who have nothing new to say, passing themselves off as the real thing. When it comes to real Rock’n'Roll these three guys have Lived it, Breathed it, Bled it and have set the lifestyle example that all you Rebels, Rockers and Outcasts should strive to follow!
You have seen the light now come over to the Darkside…
Think of the 12 days of Christmas, except it’s January, you have a break from work, and an urge to rock out.We’ve got you covered. We don’t want to break your pockets, so enjoy 10 killer shows for only $10 a night.
Headliners include: Crash Kings, Living Things, The Ringers, The Happy Hollows, Dirty Penny, Black Robot (original members of Buckcherry), Lukas Rossi, The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra, Casxio, Lady Sinatra, The Vacation, The Tender Box, White Arrows, HOTSTREETS, The Soft Hands, Gangi, The Useless Keys, Perfect Machines, Darlings of the Day + more TBA
We will be releasing a limited number of VIP tickets — $50 gets you in to all 10 shows. Get your VIP tickets HERE!
Stay tuned every Monday as we announce more artists and details.
“They will tear your soul apart, grind up your bones and smoke them” – Pitchfork
With shit-eating grins on our faces, we are pleased to announce Shrinebuilder will be making their US debut at The Viper Room, Wednesday, November 11th! This supergroup of heavy metal dynamos can only be a mind blowing marvel.
The group consists of Scott “Wino” Weinrich (Saint Vitus, The Hidden Hand), Scott Kelly (Neurosis), Al Cisneros (Om, Sleep), and Dale Crover (Melvins). They formed formed in early 2009 to record their self-titled debut album in just three days. Shrinebuilder was released in October 2009 and all reviews point to “shit yes.” No magic eight-ball needed in determining the doom metal domination that will be unleashed on our stage.
Presenter Club My War is the only monthly club in Los Angeles hosting metal, hardcore, stoner rock, drone and skate rock formats. Founder Eddie Solis launched Club My War in January 2009. It has been a fixture at the world-famous Viper Room since May 2009, honoring and heralding the heavy and hard with acts including 16, GFP (feat. Tony Alva), and Holy Grail. Solis is a label manager for underground metal powerhouse Southern Lord Records, front man of hardcore punk/metal band It’s Casual, and talent buyer for eastern Hollywood club Relax Bar.
There are only two ways for this to go down: Heavy and hard. So get your tickets, count your blessings and prepare your 72-hour kit. This may be one to tell your grandchildren about – provided you reproduce.
