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A Night of Gothic Rock and Dark Post Punk
Featuring:
The Black Capes - The Black Capes are a 5-piece deathrock/post punk band from Athens, Greece (drums, bass, 2 x guitars, vocals).
The band has released three LPs: ?All These Monsters? (2017), ? Lullabies for the Dead? (2020) via German label darkTunes, and ?Looks Like Death? (2022) via Ikaros records in Europe and The Council of Bones in the USA. All three albums were produced by Peter Rutcho (Danny Elfman, Falling In Reverse, Parkway Drive etc.) with artwork from the rock poster legend Angry Blue (Metallica, Lil Wayne, Iggy Pop, Soundgarden, the Pixies, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam etc.) The Black Capes have been featured numerous times in the international music press such as Legacy, Metal Hammer, Powerplay, Rock Hard etc. and have been featured as band-of-the-month in Orkus magazine, having entered the German alternative charts in the past. The band has toured around Europe and have shared the stage with the likes of Perturbator, Theatre of Hate, Two Witches and Paradise Lost among others making live shows their strongest suit.
Reliquia - Reliquia is a UK-based quintet that plays music as equally inspired by post-punk, goth and darkwave as it is by gothic, black and doom metal. Founded in 2023 in Manchester, England, Reliquia fuses goth rock and gothic doom metal with songwriting inspired by the likes of The Sisters of Mercy, Fields of the Nephilim and The Mission but peppered with influences from heavy gothic doom bands such as Katatonia, Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride and more.
Dierotica - Dierotica are a 3-piece Queer Goth-Grunge-Shoegaze hybrid band from Manchester, UK. Taking the stage in mid-2024, they mash up influendes across the spectrum of darker alternative music, landing somewhere between the darkness and atmosphere of Scarling and the visceral bite of Bratmobile and early Hole.
The Star and Garter stands as an enduring cultural institution on Fairfield Street, a Grade II listed landmark that has defied the ebb and flow of urban development to remain a vital hub for Manchester's alternative music scenes. Its storied history, stretching back to 1803 and including a remarkable brick-by-brick relocation in 1877, underscores its deep roots within the city's fabric, serving generations of music enthusiasts.
Inside, the venue exudes an unvarnished authenticity. The air often carries the faint, sweet scent of stale beer and anticipation, while the well-trodden floorboards beneath one's feet speak volumes of countless nights spent in fervent appreciation of sound. It is a space where the raw energy of performance is palpable, stripped of pretension.
Positioned conveniently behind Piccadilly railway station, the Star and Garter offers straightforward access for patrons. As a licensed pub and club, it provides a range of refreshments, catering to those seeking a straightforward pint or a more spirited libation to fuel their evening.
Throughout the year, the venue maintains a robust calendar of events, consistently championing a diverse array of underground music. From raucous punk and metal showcases to experimental soundscapes and long-established club nights, it remains a steadfast platform for both emerging and established acts, fostering a distinct and dedicated community.
18-20 Fairfield Street,
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
England,
M1 2QF.
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