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A Fundraiser Has Been Launched for the Iconic Little Devil Bar


What seems like an innocuous little Rock club in Tilburg, NL is actually one of the most important music venues in the world. Long-running club Little Devil has been part of the fabric of the underground Rock and Metal scene both on its own, and as a part of the fabric of the world-renowned Roadburn Festival. They have launched a fundraiser to renovate the club, including improving the soundproofing of the club to ensure its future due to “Noise pollution” concerns in the area. We have personally spent a ton of time collectively at the club, and it has figured in to a lot of our coverage, including Roadburn, and can vouch for how vital it is.  Continue reading →


Saint Vitus – Tombstones Live At Little Devil, Tilburg, NL


Sometimes rare gigs come along you just need to attend f you can. Legendary American Doom metal band Saint Vitus playing the tiny, 150 person capacity Little Devil bar, a venue with its own cult status and following, was just something I knew would be special. And having the Norwegian heavy fuzz-groovers Tombstones join them, is just a pure bonus. On a nice, warm sunny Saturday may 6th, I go find some refuge from the sun and cheer in the cold desolate tones of Doom! Continue reading →