THE BLACK HEART HALLOWEEN BASH 2022

That’s riiiiight, it’s the time of year to get the glad rags out, the golden hour for creatures of the night, the most demonicalicious and gravetaculous weekend there is, as we present to you the Black Heart Halloween Extravaganza for 2022 !

Ft a live thrashin n bashin from thee mighty

GAMA BOMB
https://www.facebook.com/gamabomb

+ smashin n crashin undead support from

REPRISAL
https://www.facebook.com/reprisalmetal
+

REAPER
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialReaperUK

+ ZETRA (SPOOKIN’ DJ SET)

+ fangtastic FOOD by LD’s Kitchen / TAP TAKEOVER by Apha Delta Brewing / GIVEAWAYS / SPECIAL DRINKS / GHOULISH TUNES

Tickets avail now - distgusting dress encouraged

(NB due to circumstances beyond their control Overthrow are no longer able to make the show)

*** EVERY TICKET BUYER GETS ENTERED INTO A PRIZE DRAW TO WIN
A £30 BAR TAB + BLACK HEART MERCH ITEMS ***

WARGASM (UK) AND CREEPER POP-UP EVENTS

What’s better when seeing your fave band at a big venue than having had all your merch shopping done and dusted before the doors even open? Well, we gotcha. We’re stoked to announce that in the next fornight we’ll be hosting merchandise pop-ups for both WARGASM UK (ahead of thier Forum show on Thurs 27th Oct), and CREEPER (before their Roundhouse show on Fri 4th Nov) will have an event presented by The Haunt with merch items as well as nail painting and more… both dates will see the Black Heart open from midday and the shop will be open from then until 6pm (leaving plenty of time to scoot up the road and get to the front barrier!). Expect to find exclusive items, fun stuff, as well as the usual extensive Black Heart drinks menu and more

DESERTFEST 2023 - FIRST LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

FIRST BANDS ANNOUNCED FOR 2023 EDITION !

Returning stronger than ever thanks to the unyielding support of our steadfast fan base, Desertfest is now entering its eleventh year next May. Kicking off the initial 2023 announcement, cult heroes Uncle Acid and the deadbeats are set to headline the Roundhouse for the very first time. As one of the most widely-requested bands in the Desertfest-sphere, the Uncle Acid amalgamation of riff-driven hard-rock & trippy melodic weavings has allowed a uniquely original, yet utterly timeless beast to form.

Swedish heavy-blues maestros Graveyard join once again, eliciting raw emotion with their lyrical prowess & introspective compositions. One of the greatest live acts of all time, German groovers KADAVAR and worshippers of vintage occult folklore Blood Ceremony, all of whose boundary pushing retro-rock sounds make a gratifying return.

For those with a heavier appetite, macabre Japanese doom legends Church of Misery Official, genre-bending nihilists INTER ARMA & London’s own gloom heroes Grave Lines should be a delectable entrée to proceedings.

Ukraine’s Somali Yacht Club will undoubtedly meet a rapturous reception when their flawless musicianship makes its long awaited Desertfest debut. Dynamic US rockers Valley of the Sun will also make their first DF appearance, as they quickly propel themselves onto ‘must see’ lists across the globe.

Poland’s own Spaceslug will bring revellers into a world of atmospheric sci-fi influenced proto-doom, whilst the unique sounds of Mars Red Sky, GAUPA & Ecstatic Vision also up the ante with their progressive fusions of stoner & psychedelia.

Rounding off this first announcement, we also warmly welcome Celestial Sanctuary, High Desert Queen, Plainride, Everest Queen, Venomwolf & Margarita Witch Cult

Weekend tickets for Desertfest London 2023 are on sale now, with much more still to be announced

Artwork by Callum Rooney

JACKSON NEW GUITAR LAUNCH EVENT WITH WARGASM

SIGN UP TO TAKE PART IN THE OPEN CALL AUDITIONS HERE :

BUY TICKETS TO THE FINAL SHRED OFF EVENT WITH WARGASM HERE :

W Communcation and Jackson Guiatrs have created a small piece of rock history, bringing ambitious upcoming metal guitarists on stage for a live talent contest unlike any other.

To mark the launch of @officialjacksonguitars American Series Soloist, a guitar brand synonymous with heavy music, they’ve partnered with British Nu-Metal duo @thisiswargasmuk for a live shredding contest (shredding is the art of high-speed metal playing…obviously).

OPEN CALL
On Tuesday 11th October, Jackson is calling upon daring players to audition for a spot on stage, the best to be selected by a panel of judges including BBC Radio 1/Kerrang! Radio presenter Alyx Holcombe, Jackson Artist Marketing Manager Tim Hillier-Brook, and The Black Heart team. The task is simple – shred your heart out to any track of your choosing on the Jackson American Series Soloist SL3. This will take place at the Black Heart from 5:00pm - 6:30pm

●      Participants can register to book their audition slot by using the “Sign Up” button

●      Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 guitars will be on site for use during auditions

 
MAIN EVENT
The final event itself on Tuesday 8th November will take place at the @ourblackheart, Camden an iconic North London metal venue. As one of the hottest upcoming bands in the genre, Wargasm is made up of Milkie Way and Sam Matlock. On 8th November, they will host a nerve-shattering speed guitar competition that can see only one player victorious, plus tickets are free.

The Jackson American Series Soloist has been specifically designed for super-fast virtuosic playing and is made in the Fender factory in Corona, USA. Advocates for the model include Scott Ian of Anthrax and Mick Thomson of Slipknot.

Join us at The Black Heart on November 8th – we predict noise - based entertainment you will never forget.

“We can’t wait to turn the Black Heart into our own personal thunderdome, this is such a chaotic idea from Jackson and we’re excited to see how London’s best players take it on. Especially with contestants wielding the new American Series, Jackson’s fastest beast yet, bring on the shred fast blood bath.” said Wargasm.

Speaking about the event, Tim Hillier-Brook, Artist Marketing Manager from Jackson said “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the launch of Jackson’s American Series Soloist SL3 than with this unique Wargasm gig at the iconic Black Heart. We have built Jackson’s fastest-ever guitar and we can’t wait to see what it can do in the hands of the metal scene’s best players. Put Wargasm on top and it’s going to be a night to remember.”

HEAVY HASSLE - NHS RECS x HASSLE RECS SHOWCASE

In 2021 NHS Records got together with the esteemed APF Records, in the spirit of solidarity and collaboration to put together an all-day live show. Bands from each label’s roster combined to blast away the lockdown blues and blow the roof off the Black Heart in London.

That day was so special and such a blast, that they have decided to continue that collaborative spirit and do it again for 2022.
This time New Heavy Sounds will be partnering with another great independent label - Hassle Records - to put on a day of riffs, grooves and heaviness, which promises to be another belter. Once again prepare for a one-off day of sonic mayhem that is going to be truly special

The bands :

MOUNTAIN CALLER
This London trio have been gaining fans whenever they’ve played. Heavy instrumental post metal, meets doom and prog, they are a powerhouse of riffs and intricately beautiful dynamics who’s reputation is growing fast. Check out their debut album and EP for the full effect.
https://mountaincaller.bandcamp.com/

PHOXJAW
Mercurial Bristol quartet Phoxjaw have announced their hotly-anticipated new album notverynicecream, to be released 11th November via Hassle Records. Hot off tour with label mates Blood Command, the band have released their new single 'thesaddestsongever', the second glimpse of the upcoming second album following their previous single 'sungazer'.
https://phoxjaw.bandcamp.com/

SHOOTING DAGGERS
Fast becoming a ‘must see’ live, this is powerhouse feminist/queercore punk for now people from a truly exciting band. Spit and fury, venom and hooks, check out their latest EP.
https://shootingdaggers.bandcamp.com/

BLUE STRAGGLERS
Fuzzed up, grooved out, hook laden alt-rock. Blue Stragglers formed in the UK over a shared a love of bands like Ween, Kyuss, Grandaddy and Neil Young. Within his lyrics Lee Martins tells tales and weaves stories of excess, not fitting in and desire. Having recently played with Wolf Mother, Zakk Wylde and at Download, this the most recent Hassle Records signing, are definitely ones to watch. Expect the debut album next year
https://bluestragglers.bandcamp.com/

TENEBRA
The UK debut too from the Italian 4 piece, who bring their unique heavy blend of stoner, psych and hard rock, crowned with immense bluesy vocals to London. Their latest album ‘Moongazer’ says it all.
https://tenebra666.bandcamp.com/

SATURDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2022 - Doors : 3pm
Tix : https://www.ourblackheart.com/.../heavy-hassle-new-heavy...

LD'S KITCHEN - SETPEMBER HOURS + OCTOBER NEWS

We’ve been continuing to enjoy the glorious smells and tongue tingling ecstasy of the food of LD’S KITCHEN and we’re over the moon that’s LD’S is now a permantant fixture here at The Black Heart serving true vegan soul food for the heart to our tables!!!
Judging by the host of cotninuing stella reviews (including from some of the UK’s most profilic vegan food critics + bloggers), we’re guessing we’re not alone in thinking its the best around!
The kitchen times have upadted and a slightly tweaked menu is rolling with a ton of wildly tasty dishes to choose from.

Keep your eyes peeled also, as from October, we will have a whole extra element as the weeeknd brunch menu will be unveiled too ! …. Exciting times for lovers of boss grub to go with badsass beers and killer tunes !

REBEL GURL DJ'S + RICHIE RAMONE SHOW - FRI 23RD SEPT

We like to cram things in for unadulterated, maxed out fun !
So Friday 23rd September 2022 - not only do we have a ton of new drinks on the bar, the wodnerful LD’s Kitchen serving up food… but we also play host to a show from the legendary RICHIE RAMONE + guests Dig Lazarus + Loz Campbell. Brought to us by the fine folks at BA Concerts, there are ltd tix remaining so don’t hang around!

As if that wasn’t enough, we also have a FREE ENTRY afterparty with the dynamic ladies from REBEL GURL RADIO, who will be spinning a selection of tunes dedicated to celebrating women in rock in our main bar - 10pm-2am

Get down, let ya hair down, and turn ya frown upsidedown ! :)

RICHINE RAMONE SHOW TIX HERE :
https://www.seetickets.com/event/richie-ramone/the-black-heart/2304879
(Tix are for the upstairs venue… afterparty + ground floor main bar are free entry)

RESTART THE HEART 2 - BANDS BEERS BIG VIBES

The Black Heart is proud to present

RESTART THE HEART 2

A weekender celebrating the wealth of underground heavy music out there in the UK and beyond !

Individual Day Tickets are avail, as well as 2 day Sat / Sun tickets.

Back in 2020 whilst in the grips of the Covid pandemic the Black Heart was threatened with closure due to lack of funding. We decided to create a festival with a lineup of good friends and great heavy bands at an unknown future date. The supporters of The Black Heart answered the call and sold out the fest in a matter of days. Fast forward to 2021 and with a huge crowdfunder behind us and some more certainty for the future the festival took place with a stunning array of sets from those involved. Now, here in 2022, The Black Heart is well and truly back ! But we still have a craving itch for hosting some of our favourite bands out there.. so we’re pleased to announce a round 2 of the festival… again a 3 day melee of some of the finest heavy sounds around, this time not as a crowdfunder, but with a contributiion of the funds going to charity instead.

LINEUP:

FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER

TBA

SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER

SLOMATICS
https://www.facebook.com/Slomatics
+
SLABDRAGGER
https://www.facebook.com/Slabdragger
(co-headline)

plus

OPIUM LORD
https://www.facebook.com/opiumlord

SEA BASTARD
https://www.facebook.com/seabastarddoom

EVEREST QUEEN
https://www.facebook.com/everestqueenband

MADE OF TEETH
https://www.facebook.com/madeofteeth

REMOTE VIEWING
https://remoteviewing.bandcamp.com/

THE AIR TURNED TO ACID
https://www.facebook.com/theairturnedtoacid

+ A KILLER TAP-TAKE-OVER ON THE BLACK HEART BAR FROM ODD ISLAND BREWING, INCLUDING A BEER CHAT AND DJ SET FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE HALO EFFECT (members of Dark Tranquility / ex In Flames)

SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER

DAWN RAY’D
https://www.facebook.com/dawnrayd

CALLIGRAM
https://www.facebook.com/calligrammusic

UNDERDARK
https://www.facebook.com/Underdarkuk

HIDDEN MOTHERS
https://www.facebook.com/hiddenmothersukbm

ANTRE
https://www.facebook.com/antrecult

BLOODSWAMP
https://www.facebook.com/bloodswampuk

+ BEERS FROM VERDANT BREWING ALL WEEKEND

THE CADILLAC THREE - "BAR ROUND HERE" PRE-SHOW EVENT

Announcing UK “Bar Round Here” Fan Meet-up & Pre-games for the day of
The Cadillac Three show at Camden’s Roundhouse this September
Here's how it goes...

Meet-up: Head to the Black Heart before the show - no reservations/bookings necessary
Pre-game: Get your buzz on! Enjoy beer and food specials, and enter for a chance to win exclusive prizes (tshirts, signed merch, tickets...)
Get After It: After you've had your fill, walk on over to the show up at the Roundhouse and have a wild night !

For more info, visit
https://www.thecadillacthree.com/barroundhere

DARK 80'S CULT DANCE PARTY IS BACK !

The Dark Eighties has been a London cult 80s hits staple for three years featuring a cast of DJs from France, Canada and England!

The next installment at THE BLACK HEART is FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST !

Tix at: https://thedarkeightiesaugust.eventbrite.co.uk

About this event
The Dark Eighties: Cult 80s Hits Dance Party.

EBM I GOTH I POST PUNK I NEW ROMANTICS I ITALO DISCO I DEATH ROCK I PUNK | INDUSTRIAL I DARK WAVE I MINIMAL WAVE I CULT 80S HITS I COLD WAVE I SYNTH POP

Originated + popularised in North America + have NOW been in London since 2019!

In the organiser’s words:

Get out of your bat cave + grab a glass of red wine (or a pint, whatever suits you!) The Dark Eighties is coming to The Black Heart in Camden on Friday, August 5th! We'll be playing your favourite (and some more obscure) DARK 80s anthems 8pm until 1am. We DO sometimes end up getting tipsy and playing stuff like Erasure, 90s Wolfsheim and/or 70s era punk/glam. Cheeky!

How shall I dress on a night like this?

We strongly encourage costumes, leather, vinyl, lace, masks wigs, giant hats, overly hairsprayed 80s hair, Bowie channeling face makeup and the weird like to make this an extra *special* night! But we also want you to feel (somewhat) comfortable, so dress like a businessman or EVEN Mark E Smith if you please!

Tickets £5-10 advance

[£12-£14 at the door]

8pm-1am

NEW ROCK CITY PUNK WEEKENDER

NEW ROCK CITY !
Punk rock 2 dayer ft a host of the best punk bands around !
FRIDAY 29TH + SATURDAY 30TH JULY 2022

Individual day tickets as well as 2-day weekend tickets avail

FRIDAY 29th July - (doors 6pm)

The Derellas

Honeytalks

Room 11

The Hiddn

Menopause Army

Hinge

SATURDAY 30th July - (doors 2pm)

Blue Carpet Band

Healthy Junkies

Gloo

Slackrr

Estrella Drive

Spider Redundant

Surviving December

Fantazmaz

Hena Larkin

Cherry & Peesh





BLOOD INCANTATION AFTERPARTY FT ATVM LIVE - 24TH JUNE

The mighty BLOOD INCANTATION play a sold out show across at The Underworld on Friday 24th June (w/ supp from the awesome Enforced!) … but the cosmic party never stops, so we have invited the equally unhinged ATVM down to The Black Heart venue to play a FREE ENTRY afterparty after the Underworld show finishes..
also with SUBLIME TERROR DJ’s afterwards in the main bar, spinning pure bruality until late !

(NB Blood Incantation finsih around 10pm - ATVM hit the stage in The Black Heart venue at 10.15pm)

https://www.facebook.com/AtvmOfficial

THE DEVIL'S KITCHEN POP-UP IS BACK !!!

We’re absolutely pumped to put out 4 upcoming special dates where the fabulous
DEVIL’S KITCHEN
will be popping-up in our manor, serving out a delicious host of Mexican influenced street-food treats.
Mark the dates and get on down for great eats, great beers, and killer times!

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Devil’s Kitchen present a magical combination
of Mexican influenced street food to comfort and satisfy your appetites!

Popping up originally at The Black Heart on Friday nights in 2017,
Rebecca Lever (ex head chef of Dark Arts’ I Will Kill Again) has since moved to Mexico and returns with her Mexican husband in the summers to do pop up events all over the UK.

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#devilskitchen #thedevilskitchen #rebeccagracelever #mexicanstreetfood #theblackheart #blackheartcamden #ourblackheart

THE BLACK HEART LONG HOT STONER SUMMER

We're mighty chuffed to present

THE BLACK HEART LONG HOT STONER SUMMER 2022

A series of riff heavy events across June / July
here in the sticky darkened heart of Camden Town in London England.

Tickets to all events are avail now via the gigs/events tab on this site
aaaaaand.. we even have an extra special ltd edition 2 colour t-shirt design too based upon the excellent commisioned artwork by the one and only Branca Studio, which will be on sale soon

Shows:

2nd June - High Desert Queen / Dunes / Wolves in Winter

10th June - Gramma Vedetta / Desert Clouds / This Summit Fever

16th June - Ecstatic Vision / Trigger

9th July - Ripplefest London ft Psychlona / Ritual King / Morass Of Molasses

16th July - Alunah / 1968 / Sigiriya

23rd July - Desertscene London Nebula / Atomic Bitchwax Afterparty (deets of band + DJ's TBA)


Partners / Promoters:

The Black Heart / Branca Studio / Orange Amplifiers / Desertscene London / Swamp Booking / HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS / Ripple Music / Human Disease Promotions / Alright Mate Promotions

Tickets to all shows avail via ourbackheart.com

BH Long Hot Stoner Summer Shirt on sale SOON ! (Design by Branca Studios)