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: Folterkammer – Witching – Sarmat – Viserion Live at The Kingsland
The great thing about metal shows in NYC is you never know what kind of metal it will be, but probably all the kinds: Black Metal, Doom Metal, Jazz Metal and more graced the Kingsland on the night before Easter.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Heathen – Arrival of Autumn – Invicta Live at The Kingsland
The night began in Brooklyn, at The Kingsland with Invicta, a Canadian band with some killer technical prowess and a Melodic Thrash sound. They are new to my ears and definitely a good find and worth your time. As the opening act, they immediately set the tone for the evening with their energetic performance. Their set was a perfect blend of aggression and melody, getting the crowd pumped up and ready for more.
Revive The Music Plans To Save Small Music Venues with Livestreams
Founded by No Limits Show host and Horns Up Rocks founder and presenter Jö Schüftan, Revive The Music is a new initiative trying to save our scene, focusing on raising funds for artists, music establishments, and production crew members affected by the pandemic. The events will be live stream concerts from bands, and run as a series of “seasons” – the debut event takes place this week with Killcode benefitting Arlene’s Grocery, on Friday, December 18th. Following the kick-off, Christmas Day brings Ferrett, benefitting Lucky 13, a New Year’s Day show with Charetta benefiting legendary venue The Bitter End, and Sworn Enemy benefiting The Kingsland on January 8thy, 2021. More episodes to be announced soon. Watch a trailer for the series, follow them on socials, watch these streams and please support if you can.
CONCERT REVIEW: Disciples of Verity – Patterns of Decay – Concrete Dream – Behind the Bullet Live at The Kingsland
With the release of two recent singles ‘Worthy’ and ‘Lying to Myself’ from their forthcoming album, Pragmatic Sanction (InGrooves), Disciples of Verity made their debut at The Kingsland in Brooklyn New York. No cover songs needed here, just what I believe is a set from their entire record. It also marks the return of God Forbid skins-man, Corey Pierce (finally). Every time he hit a cymbal, it felt like the kit was holding on for dear life.