Just weeks after the final confirmation that Saint Vitus Bar has closed for good, we are hearing that the long-running venue and bar The Kingsland has hosted its last show ever and closed for good. We heard rumors for months the venue was going dark, but we do not have an official confirmation as of yet. Several people connected to the venue and booking agents The Kingsland Presents team, and reliable figures in the music booking scene in New York City have started posting to social media that The Kingsland is over, at least in its current location. The venue survived many hardships, especial;ly during the closure over the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Kingsland Presents continues to host shows at the sister venues The Brooklyn Monarch, and The Meadows, and elsewhere in New York City. The Kingsland hosted countless internationally known Metal, Hardcore, and other types of music artists, hosting industry events and parties, while serving as a local bar to many. Ghost Cult covered many shows in the venue over the years and conducted a bunch of interviews there. We’ll continue to track this story and bring you more news as we have it. Continue reading
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CONCERT REVIEW: Municipal Waste – Ghoul – Necrot – Dead Heat Live at The Brooklyn Monarch
The Brainsqueeze Tour. Holy shit this is one of the best tour packages I’ve seen in a good number of years. Stacked from start to finish with veteran bands performing at a level I haven’t seen from them in some years. Dead Heat started things off, I was unaware of them beforehand but left me intrigued and wanting more, plus the crowd at the Brooklyn Monarch showed up early, excited, and ready to throw down for this mosh fest of an evening.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Batushka – Hate Live At The Brooklyn Monarch
Batushka and Hate took on The Brooklyn Monarch! I was very excited to be able to see these two Polish black metal titans together on the same bill. Hate, who I’ve seen a few times, always brings energy to the crowd and effectively keeps me coming back for more. Their rifts are heavy and evil, filled with anger and that undeniable black metal spirit. In direct contrast with their crowd, who were surprisingly friendly for being fans of a band called Hate. They were very accommodating to me coming in late and taking photos, and for that I would like to thank them. Fans would let me pop right in and out with ease, though my luck ran out when the almighty Batushka took the stage.