CRUEL & UNUSUAL ft. The Sun's Journey Through The Night, Oryx, Death Goals, Calligram, Host Body + more
Mar
21
to Mar 22

CRUEL & UNUSUAL ft. The Sun's Journey Through The Night, Oryx, Death Goals, Calligram, Host Body + more

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hollow.moon.ldn presents...

CRUEL & UNUSUAL
Abstract Filth. All Day. North London.

THE SUN’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE NIGHT
Emerging from the shadows to grace our inaugural gathering as headliners, making their reinvigorated full-band return, the enigmatic @thesunsjourneythroughthenight will bring their bleakest, blackest blasts back to Camden Town for the first time in far too long.

ORYX - Performing 'Primordial Sky'
Grand-scale, far-reaching and impossibly heavy sludge/doom from the spiritual home of such noises, Denver CO. Impeccable on record, and unmissable in a live setting. AND they’ll be performing their 2024 opus ‘Primordial Sky’ in full. Truly one of the best records of its kind to come out in the last few years. @thebandoryx

DEATH GOALS
A duo capable of destroying any stage before them (including The Underworld’s supporting @conjureruk last month, and @ourblackheart’s several times) under the sheer weight of their chaotic, emotive, post-everything-core fury. It’s an honour to have one of the best live bands in the country return to Camden to join the festivities. @deathgoalsband

CALLIGRAM
Tying the many disparate parts of the lineup together like the sonic answer to The Dude’s rug, the undisputed champions of The Black Heart return for C&U.

HOST BODY
Nasty, noisy, claustrophobic chaos of the highest order. Bit like listening to early Dillinger and modern day Full Of Hell beat each other to death with live instruments inside a shipping container. They crushed supporting @helplessnoise back in October. Had to get ‘em back. @hostbodynoise

HEALING WOUND
This is a band that seem to get better and better with every set they play. Intense, sludgy, violent noise to lose your mind to. They were immense supporting Gillian Carter at TBH a while back, and even better still supporting HELPLESS for us late last year. With a record on the way and in unbelievable form, we’re incredibly stoked to have ‘em back to join the festivities. @healingwound_

PARIAH
This lot are serving up of the most unhinged takes on metallic hardcore to come out of the UK in a long while, so it’s a pleasure to unleash them on London for the first time. Dirging grinds, with some genuine deck-the-person-closest-to-you groove switches, all imbued with the kind of misery found only in the northeast of this accursed land. @pariahnoise

WARREN SCHOENBRIGHT
This band played the first note on the first ever hm show for a reason. Schoenbright’s form of desolate audio misery encapsulates everything hm shows should sound like - a soundtrack befitting an apocalypse. @warren_schoenbright

REAP
Low-end doomviolence to help blow the last few cobwebs away early doors.

SUNSWARM
And kicking things off, an entirely new offering whose first single drops tomorrow. No spoilers, but it rips. Cacophonous industrial post-metal nihilism, produced by the master of such things, @bearbiteshorse Check out the track tomorrow and get down early on the day itself. You’ll want to see this lot. @sunswarmband

+++ Secret midnight post-fest set to be revealed on the day itself +++

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SNUFF FEST 2026
Mar
28
7:00 PM19:00

SNUFF FEST 2026

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Beyond The Grave presents…

SNUFF FEST 2026
Featuring…

Beyond The Grave are proud to present the return of Londons sickest event Snuff Fest on Saturday 28th March 2026.

We have pulled together a veritable who’s who of the extreme metal scene to satisfy the most depraved of tastes, so without further ado please welcome the class of 2026!

Brutal Sphincter - Poolitical Gore Grind from Belgium that really needs no introduction

Basement Torture Killings - Its Snuff Fest so of course our curators are playing, be warned there will be deeds most foul

Amputated - UK Slam legends once again descend on the Black Heart with a promise to slam pigs

Mystery Meat - Gore soaked grind from the USA

Fupa Goddess - Another edition from the USA bring their party grind to this years Sunff Fest

Disgracing - Hailing from Slamchester Disgracing are a new and exciting brutal slam project you need to check out

Hacked Up - Duos never slammed so hard, pure brutal UK based slamming insanity

Thuq - New Kids on the Block that hopefully hang in tough, spawned from Deep Throat Trauma this is one debut you don’t want to miss

Necrophilic Autopsy - Rounding off our line up we welcome the UKs premier one man gore grind act Necrophilic Autopsy

So there you have it, 9 killer bands soaked in gore for your listening pleasure, so grab your tickets and dancing shoes and lets party like Snuff Fest never went away.

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BLOOD DEALER
Apr
16
7:00 PM19:00

BLOOD DEALER

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BLOOD DEALER
Blood Dealer fuses dark-wave, trap, and industrial heat into a fever dream of lust and destruction. Blasphemous, seductive, and unrepentant—this is sound for sinners who don’t want saving.

Plus guests...

ELECTRON

TAKE BREATH

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SIREN'S CAVE
Apr
25
to Apr 26

SIREN'S CAVE

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Siren’s Cave welcomes you to their Dark Alternative Event set to a unique Mermaid & Mythical Backdrop, immersing you into a fantasy experience to dance the night away and leave the real world outside for a few hours.

DJs Acid Payne, Dragon, Skintight SJ and Stardust Siren will entertain you with a selection of Dark Wave, Electronic, Goth, Synthpop, Post Punk and Dark 80s among various relatable genres; and as usual expect to hear a selection from across the era's of time, with some favourites included along with some tracks not so regularly heard.

We look forward to welcoming you to another Magical Night.

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INCINERATION FESTIVAL 2026
May
2
1:00 PM13:00

INCINERATION FESTIVAL 2026

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INCINERATION FESTIVAL 2026

The annual extreme metal takeover of London returns to the deathly grounds of the Roundhouse, Electric Ballroom, Underworld, Black Heart and The Dev on Saturday 2nd May 2026, with a billing featuring the best in extreme metal.

30+ bands, across five stages, accompanied by thousands of extreme metal fans!

Those with impure souls are advised to visit www.incinerationfest.com for further info.

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DESERTFEST LONDON 2026
May
15
to May 17

DESERTFEST LONDON 2026

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Desertscene presents…

DESERTFEST LONDON 2026

Featuring…

GREEN LUNG

HERMANO

THE SWORD (UK Exclusive)

PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS

EARTHLESS (UK Exclusive)

TRUCKFIGHTERS

CAUSA SUI

CAPRICORNS (UK Exclusive)

CHURCH OF THE COSMIC SKULL

WYTCH HAZEL

ZIG ZAGS

CAVITY

STEAK

SOLACE

MOLOCH

DEAF CLUB

WITCHSORROW

HIGH DESERT QUEEN

MOUNDRAG

KOMODOR

ALUNAH

CULT OF OCCULT

FORLORN

LORQUIN’S ADMIRAL

OMO

RED EYED CULT

ALPHAWHORES

ABRAMS

BISMUT

OKAY YOU WIN

IRONRAT

MOLTEN SLAG

KANNABINOID

HASHTRONAUT

KUSHTHULHU

IAN

ISAK

SUPERNAUGHTY

IRON SLUG

TROLLMOTHER

TEIGER

NOMADIC REIGN

& Many more

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CRAVEN IDOL
May
22
7:00 PM19:00

CRAVEN IDOL

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Craven Idol
Black-Thrash Apocalypse, London
Craven Idol will be celebrating the upcoming release of their split with Mystifier, “Demystifying the Fallen Idols” via Dark Descent records.
https://www.instagram.com/cravenidol https://cravenidol.bandcamp.com/

Under the Ashes

AXE

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THE SPIRIT IS ALIVE #5 ft. BLATOIDEA, BAD NASTY, DEFCON ZERO, DOWN CHARMED
Jun
6
6:00 PM18:00

THE SPIRIT IS ALIVE #5 ft. BLATOIDEA, BAD NASTY, DEFCON ZERO, DOWN CHARMED

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BLATOIDEA | BAD NASTY | DEFCON ZERO | DOWN CHARMED

Sat 06.06.2026 — The Black Heart, London

In memory of our beloved Jacko.

This is not just another gig. this is a night with a mission.

On June 6th, 2026, we’re gathering at The Black Heart to celebrate the life and spirit of our late bass player Jacko, whose strength, humour, and heart inspired all of us.

Jacko battled myositis, a rare and debilitating condition, with courage that deserves to be remembered and fought against.

We’re raising funds for Myositis UK, an organization doing vital work to support people living with this disease and drive research toward better treatments.

Every ticket, every pint, every moment you share with us that night helps push that mission forward.

This is our way of keeping Jacko’s memory alive, turning grief into purpose, passion, and community.

Line-up:

BLATOIDEA
Bad Nasty
Defcon Zero
Down Charmed

These bands are here because they’re family, they believe in what we’re doing, and they want to make this night powerful and unforgettable.

This event is for everyone who has ever lost someone, who has ever stood by a friend in a struggle, who believes music can do more than entertain. It can heal, remember, and change lives.

Come down. Bring friends.

Make a difference.

All proceeds go to Myositis UK

https://www.myositis.org.uk/

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AMPLIFIER
Oct
3
7:00 PM19:00

AMPLIFIER

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW WAS ORIGINALLY DUE TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 4th 2025. ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID.

Experience the powerful sound of spacerock maestros Amplifier!

April’s album, Gargantuan has been noted by critics for its qualities:

"A speaker shredding joy... Prog"
"A wall of sound...Gargantuan delivers what it says on the tin..." - Classic Rock (9/10)
“An ambitious melting pot. Talented and strikingly imaginative.” - Record Collector (4/5)
"A perfect piece of 'way out there' Space Rock" - Fireworks Magazine
“Amplifier in 2025 produce a monumental wall of sound.” - Uber Rock
Climb aboard the good spaceship Amplifier let’s leave some vapour trails

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St Barbe - Shoal EP Launch
Mar
6
7:00 PM19:00

St Barbe - Shoal EP Launch

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Portals are excited to present rising stars St. Barbe for the launch of their new EP Shoal.

Known for their progressive, genre-bending brand of jazz, St. Barbe are set to release their second EP Shoal in 2026, featuring a collaboration with Mercury-shortlisted artist corto.alto.

Formed in 2021, the band debuted with Shapeless, earning support from Spotify editorial playlists and a feature in Guitar Magazine. They have twice sold out Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, opened for Mike Stern at the Jazz Café, and supported math-rock outfit Cobota. In 2025, singles Tierra and Pinch received national radio support from Jazz FM, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 6 Music, alongside editorial playlisting on Spotify and Apple Music.

With over half a million streams to date, St. Barbe have built a cult following around an impossible-to-pin-down sound drawing equally from jazz, post-rock and metal.

Support comes from Sandy Buglass Trio. A new London-based instrumental band blending jazz-influenced improvisation, post-hardcore energy, and post-rock ambience into a sound that is both angular and melodic.

FFO: Omar Rodríguez-López, Waldo's Gift, Mark Hollis.

www.portalsrock.com/gigs

https://www.stbarbeband.com/

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Dark Clouds Over Camden IV
Feb
7
7:00 PM19:00

Dark Clouds Over Camden IV

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Retribution Alive presents…

Retribution Alive's 'Dark Clouds VI' (Dark Clouds Over Camden) casts its blackened shadows over Camden in February again. The Black Heart (evening), the Dev (afternoon) and Raven Records will once again be your shelter on Saturday 7th February 2026.

Black Heart (Saturday evening)

BLACK ALTAR

Orthodox black metal from Poland and the UK. Black Altar took form within the 90's having been established within the year of 1996 by Shadow. Tours have included Mexico and South America, European festivals and a UK service with Carpathian Forest. With overall themes of misanthropy, death, darkness and Satanism, Black Altar does justice in conveying these often abstract ideas through their musicianship and lyrics. By blending their aggressive and raw tonality and structure with well written lyrics that conceptualized these ideas perfectly. Within a dark theatrical ritualistic ceremony Black Altar is then able to further express their themes by way of a visualization that is both captivating as it is cathartic.

OLD CORPSE ROAD

Old Corpse Road are steeped in the history of Britain; they breathe the myths and legends that form the fabric of this island kingdom. Every note of their unique black metal is infused with the magic of spells thought long forgotten and the ghosts of ancient days haunt the spaces between those notes.

DREICH

Aberdeen DSBM.

NEL BUIO

Nel Buio (Italian for 'in the darkness') was born in autumn 2023 from the vision of Clod the Ripper, renowned for his tattoos and work with Blasphemer and Septycal Gorge. The band blends the raw intensity of Black Metal with the nostalgic shadows of 80s Darkwave, forging a unique identity: pure Italian BlackWave.

METAL ALLEGIANCE

The after party featuring resident and guest DJs rages on until 2am in the downstairs bar area.

The Dev (Saturday afternoon)

HORRENDA

Horrenda are an Irish experimental blackened extreme metal project from Dublin, Ireland.

NYRAK

Nyrak is a progressive black metal band hailing from Belgium, embodying a relentless drive to push the boundaries of the genre.

DISLYCAN

Olde Windsorian Black Metal. Four-piece.

ISHTAR TERRA

A little bit black, A litte bit thrash, a little bit death, a little bit hardcore.

The Dev (Friday evening)

CAIRNS

Atmospheric/Post Black Metal based in Manchester.

SCEPTOCRYPT

Formed in Malta in 1992 and now back live after 28 years, Sceptocrypt invite you to come experience some soundscapes off an upcoming full-length. Describing themselves as Extreme Music Research, do not expect an easy listen but a rollercoaster of emotions!

OMINOUS COVENANT

Bleak. Unholy. Eternal. Ominous Covenant is black metal in its purest form.

AHRTEMISIA NATHAIR

Artemisia Nathair is a Hellenic-Irish blackgaze musician and harpist based in Brighton. Her music incorporates elements of gothic, doom, and black metal.

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LUCIE SUE + QUIVER
Feb
4
7:00 PM19:00

LUCIE SUE + QUIVER

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French rising star Lucie Sue is heading to the UK for her first-ever headline tour, bringing the explosive force of her new album Battlestation across the Channel. A constant presence on Planet Rock’s A-List and featured for months in Classic Rock, Lucie has also secured multiple “Track of the Week” wins with her latest singles. On stage, she delivers a whirlwind of infectious energy, razor-sharp humor, and eclectic songwriting, a magnetic live presence that already earned her a spot on the Hellfest 2025 mainstage. Now, she’s ready to set the UK ablaze.

On selected dates : London, Brighton, Oxford, Ramsgate, and Bridgwater, Lucie Sue will co-headline with Quiver. Blending raw emotion, swagger, and crushing riffs, Quiver delivers modern rock meant to be felt as much as heard. After opening for AC/DC legend Chris Slade in front of 10,000 people, firing up festival stages across France and the UK, and returning from a German tour with DIRTY HONEY, Quiver continues to bring their no-compromise live energy to every crowd they meet.

Joining as tour support, Facepalm is a 3-piece alternative rock band formed in Leeds, UK. Having played gigs around the UK, they have built a loyal following and traction for their upcoming releases. Heavily influenced by early Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine and Fall Out Boy, facepalm is a mixture of all things emo and alternative.

Three rising forces, one electrifying tour and shows you won’t forget.

👉 LUCIE SUE:
linktr.ee/luciesue

👉 QUIVER : https://www.quivertheband.com/epk

👉 FACEPALM:
linktr.ee/facepalmmmmmm

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Midnite City [RESCHEDULED FROM 28/11/25]
Jan
24
7:00 PM19:00

Midnite City [RESCHEDULED FROM 28/11/25]

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW WAS ORIGINALLY DUE TO TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 28th 2025, BUT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 24th 2026 DUE TO AN INJURY IN THE MIDNITE CITY CAMP.

ALL ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID

Atomic Music presents…

MIDNITE CITY

Plus special guests…

HARSH

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Siren's Cave [Clubnight]
Jan
17
to Jan 18

Siren's Cave [Clubnight]

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Siren’s Cave welcomes you to their Dark Alternative Event set to a unique Mermaid & Mythical Backdrop, immersing you into a fantasy experience to dance the night away and leave the real world outside for a few hours.

Skintight SJ and Demondaz join Dragon and Stardust Siren, to entertain you with a selection of Dark Wave, Electronic, Goth, Synthpop, Post Punk and Dark 80s among various relatable genres; and as usual expect to hear a selection from across the era's of time, with some favourites included along with some tracks not so regularly heard.

We look forward to welcoming you to another Magical Night.

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AEL-FIERLEN
Jan
16
7:00 PM19:00

AEL-FIERLEN

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Gotobeat x Siren Concerts present...

AEL-FIERLEN
Æl-Fierlen are a four-piece band from the south of England with elements of black metal, shoegaze and folk twisted together like the branches of the oldest tree in the forest.

Plus guests...

CRUEL MOTHER

BIRDWITCH

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WREN / SLOW MASS / OUTLANDER
Jan
9
7:00 PM19:00

WREN / SLOW MASS / OUTLANDER

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The Black Heart in assoc. with Swamp Booking presents…

WREN

SLOW MASS

OUTLANDER

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TUSKMASS ft. TUSKAR & More
Dec
19
7:00 PM19:00

TUSKMASS ft. TUSKAR & More

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Human_Disease_Promo & Tuskar present...

TUSKMASS featuring...

TUSKAR
VERMINTHRONE
+ TBC

TUSKAR and HUMAN DISEASE PROMOTIONS, present their second (and possibly final) TUSKMASS. 

On Friday 19th December, for one night only, the Milton Keynes duo will be taking over The Black Heart bringing very special hometown guests VERMINTHRONE to fill your ears with Christmas Riffs a plenty. 

If you want riffs as thick as grandma’s Christmas cake, we suggest you buy a ticket and come fill your lug holes with ho-ho-homemade riffage.

While the future of the band is uncertain and no future plans to return to the stage…..we know one thing is for sure, and THATS HOW TO THROW A FU**ING PARTAAAY! So join us, lets kick of the festive season with a hangover that will last until New Year’s Day. 

We wish you all a VERY MERRY TUSKMASS. 

Disclaimer…. Full cups only will be tolerated

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VICTOR AND THE BULLY: THE NAUGHTY LIST RIOT
Dec
13
7:00 PM19:00

VICTOR AND THE BULLY: THE NAUGHTY LIST RIOT

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Victor and the Bully Presents: THE NAUGHTY LIST RIOT!

This December, Camden’s Black Heart will be shaken to its core as we summon a Christmas party like no other

Get ready for a festive night of chaos with Victor and the Bully, the rum-soaked pirates The Captains Beard, and the foul mouthed Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq. for a night of rebellious festive cheer, raucous singalongs, and plenty of mischief.

Forget the carols – this is Christmas done the wrong way. Expect stomping tunes, rowdy choruses, pirate shanties, dark cabaret, and just enough chaos to land you firmly on Santa’s naughty list.

Dress up, drink up, and get ready to riot – this is Christmas loud, lewd, and ready to raise hell!

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