Helmet @Merdian October 31, 2007

HELMET

Post Punk/Indie/Metal:
HELMET formed in New York City in 1989 by founding members Page Hamilton, Henry Bogdan, Peter Mengede and John Stainer. The group signed to Amphetamine Reptile Records, and released their first full-length album, Strap It On, in 1991. HELMET’s catalog also includes Betty (1994) Aftertaste (1996), and Size Matters, (2004). Helmet’s forward fusion of metal, punk, indie-rock, and jazz has inspired countless bands--many that have come to define their own disparate threads of heavy rock. The HELMET sound sparked a new brand of metal, crossing all traditional music boundaries, paving the way for bands like Chevelle, Deftones, Killswitch Engage, Norma Jean and Silverchair, among many others. The New York Times called HELMET “a band that made important connections between indie-rock and metal…” “I’m always stoked when people tell me that they do what they do because of my music,” says Hamilton. “I’m always surprised. People like David Bowie and Gene Simmons are fans of my band. That’s as good as it gets.” Hamilton attributes much of the band’s success to his uncompromising search for self-satisfaction. “Only 20% of the music I listen to is rock, and of that an even smaller percentage is new music. I try to stay focused on creating my own music.”
With Special Guests

Burning Brides


Totimoshi


Sharks & Sailors
Wed. Oct. 31
Hallowe'en

Bartender's Hallowe'en Ball
Drink Specials
Costume Contests!
Giveaways!

Admission:
Advance: $15
Day of Show: $15

Times:
Door: 8:00 PM

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