SYNTHRAVE CLUBNIGHT
ft DJ Shauny P of LeBrock + more spinning the best synth wave, retrowave and dark synth in out upstairs venue… 9pm-1am
Come dance to the sunset of the 80’s !
HEAVY METAL YOGA RETURNS
Heavy Metal Vinyasa Yoga is BACK
with ltd tickets avail for an in-person class
in the Black Heart venue on the afternoon of Saturday 29th Jan
with more dates to also come in Feb and beyond
For more info and tickets visit https://selmarayoga.com
CHOAS THEORY - 12 YEARS OF CHAOS ALLDAYER + HOTEL RADIO LIVE STREAM
Chaos Theory presents
12 YEARS OF CHAOS ALLDAYER
London promoters Chaos Theory are easing back into the game after almost two years off live gigs!
Join them at their spiritual home The Black Heart, for a day of mindstretching and crushingly heavy music, plus an afterparty until the small hours.
Lineup so far (more TBA):
BISMUTH - https://bismuthslow.bandcamp.com
MAUD THE MOTH - https://maudthemoth.bandcamp.com
SHOOTING DAGGERS - https://shootingdaggers.bandcamp.com
BLACK HELIUM - https://blackheliumband.bandcamp.com
RAD PITT - https://radpittradpitt.bandcamp.com/album/flivid-2020
MOUNTAINSCAPE - https://mountainscapeuk.bandcamp.com
ALICE KARVALI/BLACK ARROWS - https://blackarrows.bandcamp.com
HERONNOREH (Formerly THEO, now a 2-piece) - https://theouk.bandcamp.com/releases
+ DJs
PLUS for those that can’t make it in person,
the good dudes at HOTEL RADIO will be live streaming the whole affair too !
Check out how to sign up (super easy) and where to get online stream tix over at Hotel-Radio.com
ZETRA RETURN TO THE BLACK HEART - EP RELEASE SHOW
The Black Heart in assoc. with Route One Booking proudly present
ZETRA
https://www.facebook.com/wearezetra
The iconic gloom-gaze duo return to Camden in celebration of their new offering “From Without” which will be streaming everywhere from 21st January, with Ltd Ed Cassettes avail via Church Road Records
+ special guest
DREAM DIVISION
BACK OPEN AND NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH !
NYE is happening this year and we are oh-so-ready to make up for lost time
We’ve got DJ’s , our specialist ‘blood shots’and loads of excellent beers both on draught and in cans
No need to book
We HIGHLY RECOMMEND you do an LFT before coming out. Our staff are testing daily to help keep ourselves and our customers safe.
See you at the bar
BAR CLOSED UNTIL 29TH DECEMBER
The Black Heart will be closed until Dec 29th / pending update on any restrictions.
We've taken this decision to keep our staff safe and our customers safe. We'll keep everyone informed about any changes as info comes to hand…
Stay safe out there!
CHURCH ROAD RECORDS RIFFMAS BASH
Church Road Records are bringing their Riffmas Party to Camden's darkest watering hole this December, with a stunningly heavy lineup of Celestial Sanctuary / Cruelty / "Secret Guests" / Burner - plus DJ's til late into the night, what could be a better way to exorcise some winter woes ! Adv tix avail now, so get cookin'
STUBB - XMAS MATINEE SHOW - ONLY A FIVER ENTRY !
Stoked to be announcing our Decem-beer matinee show,
will be a return from our fav local heavy psych rockers - Stubb !
N.B. THIS SHOW IS NOW POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY 15TH JANUARY 2022.
All existing tickets remain valid
ADV TIX ONLY A FIVER - and on sale now, so get on it !
BLACK CHRISTMAS GIFT MARKET
As the name suggests… Saturday 4th December will be a Christmas Gift Market here at the darkest venue on the block, The Black Heart of Camden Town… containing gifts and whimsical fancies for the descering alternative customer, from Jewellery to Hand Craft Gifts, Clothing, Prints and much more..
Sellers TBA soon so keep those peepers peeled !
ED GAMBLE - WORK IN PROGRESS SHOWS
We're pleased to bring back the ever excellent Mr. Ed Gamble for 2 more shows before the end of this year
Ed Gamble - Work In Progress - tix on sale now !
Monday Nov 22nd : https://www.ourblackheart.com/.../ed-gamble-work-in-progress
Monday Dec 13th : https://www.ourblackheart.com/.../ed-gamble-work-in-progress
"Hi guys, Ed here. I am working up a new show.
Not a clue what it will feature yet, but doubtless it will be a loosey-goosey hour of sweaty horsing around, interspersed with desperately flicking through a notepad. Pop along if you’d like.
Ed xx
(I’ve put 2 kisses because I want to seem friendly but also hint that something might happen between us)."
VIDEO NASTIES + AGGRESSIVE PERFECTOR + RAZOREATER - SHOW / STREAM
We're mighty stoked to have this utter beast brought over to us!
VIDEO NASTIES / Aggressive Perfector / Razoreater
are now set to destroy Camden Thursday 11th Nov..
(tix sold for 229 are still valid here now and the remainder are for sale via our website!)
Go go go!
What’s more.. if ya can't then tune over at Hotel Radio to catch the whole thing live streamed out worldwide across the interweb !!
FREE "DEATH METAL" BURGERS AT CALLIGRAM / MASTIFF SHOW
That’s right .. we have FREE Tommi's Burger Joint Calliburgers for ticket holders to Calligram + Mastiff + Oldblood @ The Black Heart - on the night, while stocks last.
PRE-START THE HEART THURSDAY 21ST OCT CHARITY EVENT
If you're in town for Restart The Heart this weekend then head on down a day early to our PRE-START THE HEART Thursday night show ft the multi-eclecticness of Human Hell / Black Orchids / Who Cares? / Longheads Tix are only a FIVER adv and all profit will be going to Pilot Light Campaign - a global social impact initiative committed to raising awareness of mental health and providing greater support to the hospitality sector
https://www.pilotlightcampaign.com
BURN THE SILENCE, IGNITE THE CONVERSATION!
4 awesome bands, 1 great cause, and a venue loaded with excellent beer !
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE TAKE OVER EVENT
We’re stoked to have announced an all day @bfmvofficial take over event here at @ourblackheart next Tuesday! (Note updated times)
There will be a pop up shop with exclusive merch for sale, records to pre-order, tarot readings, a band signing and a full BFMV art exhibition showing the inside workings of BFMV.
Plus a few lucky fans will get the chance to join in the evening for an exclusive preview to the new self titled album, which is out on 5th Nov.
20 golden tickets will be hidden inside the bands merch orders, so purchase something on the day for a chance to win entry for you and a friend!
PLEASE NOTE that anyone attending the event will need to show upon entry either a covid passport (proof of double vax), or show a negative lateral flow test taken before attending that has then been registered on the gov website or NHS app.
Lateral Flow Tests are super easy to do are are availbale from any pharmacy if you don't have stacks of boxes of them at home already (although we suspoect that most of you do!)
We look forwad to seeing you all from 2.30pm!
RESTART THE HEART UPDATES
We’re here! The music is loud, the beer is flowing and its thanks to all our festival ticket holders and of course everyone who donated to our Crowdfunder. You saved us and now we’re ready to RESTART THE HEART.
As you have likely already seen on social media, we have confirmed Restart the Heart for the weekend of Friday 22nd / Saturday 23rd / Sunday 24th OCTOBER 2021.
Your ticket will be valid for the relevant day(s) that you purchased for.
A few updates to share with you….
Beer Sponsors
Black Heart residents Hackney Brewery are sponsoring our venue and will be stocking our fridges with a combo of all their delicious beers including the beloved Boogied Van and Millions of Peaches. And as usual we’ll have Boogie Van on draught in the main bar.
+ we welcome in Camden Brewery across many aspects of the weekend too
Guest DJ’s….
On Friday 22nd the mighty GREEN LUNG will be our guest DJ’s in the main bar from 10pm as they celebrate the release of their massively anticipated new album “Black Harvest” which will be unleashed upon the world on that day! Prior to this from 6pm to 10pm former editor of Metal Hammer and current President of the Iron Maiden fanclub Alex Milas will be DJing 6pm to 10pm.
Saturday 23rd Family Woodard are running the decks from 6pm to 10pm followed by the Born Again - Heavy Metal Soundhouse gang from 10pm to close.
Witchsorrow who are sadly unable to play will be DJing the venue between bands.
Sunday 24th Sam Loynes from Voices/Akercocke will DJ from 7pm to midnight.
Band Updates…
* KUROKUMA have replaced Dawn Ray’d who are no longer able to play due to an injury
** Sadly Undersmile are no longer able to make the show either, but they’ve been replaced by the ever awesome FIVE THE HIEROPHANT
Made Of Teeth are no longer able to make it due to personal circumstances/
*** Tystvar have been replaced by GURGLE !
**** Sadly Wren have also have to pull out due to injury, but they have been replaced by the excellent metal trio URNE
BTK are no longer able to make the show due to unchangable commitments
Pre-start The Heart – opening party
As an extra bonus for those in Camden a day early, we’re bringing you “Pre-start The Heart” which will be a charity event on the Thursday (21st Oct) ft bands of our bar staff, including HUMAN HELL, BLACK ORCHIDS, WHO CARES?, LONGHEADS and more TBC.
All proceeds from this event will be going to the Pilot Light Campaign and entry is a £5 donation. https://www.pilotlightcampaign.com/
Ticket Info
There are no physical tickets but your name will be on our door list. If you find that you can’t make it, please pass on your ticket to a pal or sell it on if you need the funds (face value only please, no touting behaviour!). The event is completely sold out.
To keep up to date with all Restart the Heart info (including set times), be sure to follow our updated event page and usual social platforms.
We can’t wait to see everyone and celebrate in true Black Heart and Camden Town style with loud bands, excellent beers and good times.
FRIDAY
Kurokuma *
The Atrocity Exhibit
Dungeon
Sewer Trench
Gurgle ***
Skullfucked
+ Alexander Milas DJ Set
+ GREEN LUNG Afterparty DJ set
(Black Harvest Release Celebration)
SATURDAY
Conan
Morag Tong
GURT
JØTNARR
Possessor
Grey Brain
Butcher in the Fog
Allfather
+ Witchsorrow venue DJ set
+ Family Woodard DJ Set
+ Born Again- Heavy Metal Soundhouse Afterparty
SUNDAY
Jo Quail
TORPOR
Urne ****
Five The Hierophant **
Trippy Wicked and the Cosmic Children of the Knight
NAUT
Lowen
Gévaudan
+ Sam Loynes of Shrines / Voices / Akercocke DJ Set
BLACK HEART'S MASSIVE WEEKENDER - 3 KILLER SHOWS
The Black Heart MASSIVE WEEKENDER is coming… this October 8 / 9 / 10
ft 3 killer shows across 1 weekend
FRIDAY 8TH OCTOBER
Buried In Smoke Promotions presents
Desert Storm + Inhuman Nature + Old Horn Tooth
SATURDAY 9TH OCTOBER
APF Records x New Heavy Sounds present
UNEARTHLY ALLIES ALL-DAYER
ft Grave Lines + Beggar + Cold in Berlin + Battalions +
Limb + Wasted Death + Sky Valley Mistress + Indica Blues
SUNDAY 10TH OCTOBER
Old Empire presents
OHHMS + Dead Slow + Death Goals
NEW WAVE OF BRITISH DEATH METAL - FREE LIVE STREAM
*** NWOBDM TO YOUR DOOR! ***
Yo.. death 'eads.. The good 'ole folks at Hotel Radio are stepping up to live stream the entire proceedings of the SOLD OUT Celestial Sanctuary show from here at The Black Heart on Thursday 2nd Sept. With Slimelord / Vacuous / Mortuary Spawn in tow it'll be a putrid mess right in ya living room, but without the ghastly clean up bill !! Get over to the Hotel Radio site today and sign up for free / get set..
All Corners Artist Booking / Church Road Records / Dry Cough Records / F H E D / Brutal Cave Productions / sewer_rot_records / Hotel Radio / The Black Heart
HEAVY METAL YOGA IS BACK !
Brought to you by SELMA RA YOGA, Heavy Metal Vinyasa yoga returns to The Black Heart
These afternoon sessions take place on Saturday’s upstairs in the Black Heart venue from 2pm-3pm (please check calendar / links below for dates).
ONLY £10 -OR STUDENTS £8
For Information & Booking your spot, Check out Selma Ra Yoga
(web: https://selmarayoga.com/) (Insta: www.instagram.com/selmarayoga/)
BACK FROM THE DEAD FEST AFTER PARTY - DEATH METAL TIL LATE
Want DRINKS that pack a punch, and DEATH METAL til ya eyes bleed?
Well look no further..
Sublime Terror Promotions + The Black Heart
bring you 4 hours of DJ's spinning the most gruesome tunes
directly after the stacked Underworld show of
Onslaught official / Memoriam UK / Decrepid / Slimelord / Sufferer
FRIDAY 20TH AUGUST - 10PM-2AM
[sick poster by SeventhBell Artwork]
For tickets to the actual show at The Underworld which runs from 6pm head to
https://www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk/event/back-from-the-dead-fest-20th-aug-the-underworld-london-tickets/
APF x NHS RECORDS - UNEARTHLY ALLIES ALLDAYER
We're chuffed to be announcing this absolute beast of a show for Autumn time. 2 of the finest record lables of the heavy UK underground - New Heavy Sounds and APF Records - have teamed up for 'UNEARTHLY ALLIES' - an alldayer of epic proportions ft the talents of BEGGAR / Grave Lines / Battalions / Limb / Wasted Death / Cold in Berlin / Indica Blues / Sky Valley Mistress. Not only is this a hench lineup but there will also be She's So Heavy DJs, a huge APF / NHS Merch Stall, PLUS all attendies will recieve a free NHSxAPF Sampler CD too! Wowzer!! Tix on sale NOW via our website.. don't hang about on it!!
