METAL LIVES IN NYC THIS WEEK; VINCE’S CMJ SHOW PICKS

It’s the first day of CMJ and I already want to punch every swept-hair indie rock snob that I see on the street in the face. Picking up my badge this morning was a nightmare; aside from having to deal with said indie snob fuckwads from Idaho or wherever the hell they come from, registration opened a half hour late and was completely disorganized.

ANYWAY, since everyone is asking me what shows I’m going to this week, here it is, laid out plain and simple, after the jump. These are the shows I’ll be at, so come along if you so choose and we will drink heartily together! Most of ‘em are metal, but not all. See you there.

TONIGHT: METALSUCKS CMJ PARTY! @ Fontana’s
The Bronx, Trash Talk, Akimbo, a bunch of openers.
Doors at 8pm, Bronx are on at midnight.

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The Canon Logic @ Arlene’s Grocery, 7pm

Wed, October 22nd:
Heavy Hitter Bar Crawl
Google it! Or check Facebook.

Thur, October 23rd:
Metal Blade / Relapse / Lifeforce showcase @ The Knitting Factory (Tap Bar)
Psyopus, Left to Vanish, Tombs, Bison B.C., This or the Apocalypse

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Photo Finish Records showcase @ The Knitting Factory (Main Stage)
Fighting With Wire, Recover, 3oh!3, Anthony Green, some other bands

Fri., October 24th:
Heavy Hitter showcase @ Bowery Poetry Club
Iwrestledabearonce, Arsonists Get All the Girls, See You Next Tuesday, Catalepsy, Unholy

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April Smith @ The Rugby Store, 7pm
(University & 12th St.)

Sat., October 25th:
The Syndicate Metal Party @ Fontana’s
3-6pm

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Super-duper secret special show with two awesome bands @ secret location! If you know, you know.

So that’s what my week looks like. Anyone interested in viewing a full CMJ schedule can do so here. Enjoy!

-VN