**FAETOOTH** Faetooth is a three-piece “fairy doom” band originating from Los Angeles. The group is composed of Ari May as guitarist and vocalist, Jenna Garcia as bassist and vocalist, and Rah Kanan on drums. Formed in 2019, the group sought to navigate personal vulnerability and musical experimentation by delving deep into the nature of self, the beauty inherent in the natural world, and the captivating mysteries that surround us. Drawing inspiration from doom metal, black metal, shoegaze, and sludge, the term “fairy-doom” aptly characterizes their distinctive fusion of sounds. **IRESS** Iress’ latest album, Sleep Now, In Reverse, perfects the art of captivation. Slowly sinking, the doom-infused rock soundscape surrounds you, swallowing you whole as you surrender under its weight. Heavy, pulsing drumming maps a sonic path as a subtle, haunting voice navigates her way through layers of textured noise within the heavy, brooding atmosphere. Despite my recent discovery of their existence, the LA-based outfit is far from new to the scene. Released earlier this year, the 10-track record is a culmination of their previous work, originating back to their 2010 formation by frontwoman Michelle Malley. The 4-piece welcomes newcomers and longtime fans alike to let go, fully immersing themselves in the experience that is Iress. **DREADNOUGHT** For their fifth full length “The Endless”, Denver, CO genre-defying progressive metal outfit DREADNOUGHT present their most spellbinding musical feature yet. With riveting vocal performances, ferocious grooves, and soaring synthesis, the quartet offers a familiarity to the melodic awe of previous records "Lifewoven" (2013) and "Bridging Realms"(2015) as well as the dark complexities within "A Wake In Sacred Waves" (2017) and "Emergence"(2019), but with a beautifully fresh perspective in writing, production, and performance. At its inception in 2012, Dreadnought’s four original members, including guitarist/vocalist Kelly Schilling, drummer Jordan Clancy, bassist Kevin Handlon, and keyboardist/vocalist Lauren Vieira, strove for a project laser-focused on creativity and exploration, pulling from all aspects of their musical backgrounds to craft something exciting and unique. Joining in the common ground of extreme metal, the quartet explores a blend of prog, doom, folk, jazz, classical, black metal, and post rock. Now a quintet, Dreadnought sees its live potential in full form with the addition of second guitarist Ryan Sims and keyboardist/vocalist Emily Shreve replacing Vieira. Presented by Hi-Dive. This is a 21+ event