December 2nd Apathy Syndrome will be playing a double header at Lefty’s – Advance Tix – $8 per show or $12 for both (little hint, you might wanna pick both!!!) Day Of Show – $10 per show/ $15 Both Shows.
5pm-9pm Show:
Apathy Syndrome – Apathy Syndrome is the personification of filth – a contagion welling up in the shadows of Des Moines. First and foremost, Apathy Syndrome prides themselves on a live show with intensity that is unrivaled – a genuine experience to accompany the blistering brutality of their sound. They are comprised of bastards and nobodies that came together to make music that decries the monstrosity that is life and human interaction.
Katastrophe’s Tomb – (DSM) Nu Metal, Groove Metal, Alternative metal, Rap Metal.
Switchblade Saturdays – (DSM) Conceived in fire, from the ashes of The Albino Spiders, is the cult- Switchblade Saturdays. An ambitiously hard-hitting band, well-traveled, with a strong foundation within their home base, Des Moines, IA. Switchblade Saturdays is known for their amazing live show, dark imagery and stage presence with a passionate background anthem haunting of love, loss, death, and life. Switchblade has woven their blood into every lyric and every melody, “We bring the crowd into our music the way a phantom entices it’s prey…we play every show as if it were our last, with a vengeance!” hisses Zarrie Solum, lead vocalist/bassist and founding member. “Our fans are our family and blood!!” says Switchblade, who’s fans are reminiscent of a cult or gang displaying the Switchblade Saturdays logo patches, buttons, and bandanna’s. Pumping fists, chanting, singing, fans hang onto every harrowing word of talented lead singer Zarrie. The music is brought into harmonious alignment with Josh Darnell on guitar / background vocals and rounded out with Ben Watson thundering rhythms only ones’ heart could dream.!
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! The Switchblade sound was formed by the take of various influences, Misfits, The Damned, AFI, Alkaline Trio, Dillinger 4, Guns n Roses and Social Distortion. “I took a little influence from each band and wanted to have a live show reminiscent of the old days of Alice Cooper, Kiss, and Iron Maiden” hails Solum. “Our sound is shedding it’s skin and being reborn.”! !
Ultrea – (Madison, WI) Ultra is a female fronted Hard Rock/Metal band from Madison, WI. You can expect heavy guitar and drums mixed with harmonic vocals and expressional screams. Member influences range anywhere from Top 40 rock music to post hardcore metal. We try to make music that is dynamic and relatable, on multiple levels, to touch as many lives as possible.
Ultrea means always persevere. This is what we strive to do as a band and as individuals. Our goal is to make music with a positive message. We strive to make our fans feel as we do when we write and perform. We have been compared to bands such as In This Moment, Lacuna Coil, Stiched up Heart and Skillet.
9pm – The Witching Hour Show :
As For You – (DSM) Formed and based out of Des Moines, Iowa, As For You is all about passion and drive. Composed of five dedicated musicians, this band delivers powerful driving riffs ranging from acoustic to heavy sound and grounded by a solid rythym section. Tenacious and driven, these eclectic artists employ a strong work ethic and vigorous determination to deliver high powered performances to their fans. Ceaseless in their endeavor to bring fresh sound and raw emotion to each and every song, As For You are guarenteed to pack a punch that will leave you begging for more.
In there first 2 months of playing, AFY has played countless shows all over the midwest and have had the honor to share the stage with Static-x, Shadows Fall, God Forbid and Hed pe.
Konipshun Phit – (Cleveland, OH) The line up consists of Steve Watson on vocals, Mike Borsini on guitar/vocals, Jay Henderson on drums, Brad Glicken on guitar, and Joe Yopp on bass guitar. For the past 2 years, Konipshun Phit has been busy writing their new album, recorded at Closed Studios in Willoughby, OH. Produced by Matt Tarach of “VIMIC”.