CONCERT: Hellripper (UK) / Necrofier (US)

Hellripper

Crowned “Scotland’s King of the arcane mosh” by Metal Hammer magazine, Hellripper aims to invoke the quintessential “black ‘n’ roll” sound, mixing influences from classic 80’s black metal records with a more modern edge. Heavily inspired by witchcraft and the supernatural, Hellripper is also deeply rooted in its Scottish origins, using the landscape, legends and historical events as a backdrop for its lyrics and imagery. Hellripper is fast, loud and uncompromising. All hail the goat!

Necrofier

Of course, the USA has had a black metal scene since the early 90s, developing in its own obscure, eccentric directions. But Necrofier are among a gathering spearhead of US bands taking the genre's ancient Scandinavian roots and replanting them on a wide American prairie. "Black metal in America has always been different than in Europe," asserts the band, "but I think there's been a siren song in the USA for this style…