$12 Adv + Fees | 21+ Bloodletter hails from the heavy metal crucible of Chicago, Illinois, delivering a relentless onslaught of melodic, high-speed thrash metal. Drawing inspiration from titans like Skeletonwitch, Kreator, At The Gates, Iron Maiden, and Slayer, the band fuses razor-sharp riffs with anthemic melodies and breakneck rhythms. But Bloodletter’s sound is only part of the story—their lyrical themes delve deep into the occult, witchcraft, the afterlife, and the supernatural, forging a sonic identity that is as furious as it is atmospheric. The result? A brand of metal that is catchy, dark, and menacing—perfect for fans of classic thrash with a modern, haunted edge. \- Having been a band for over a decade, and grown together – personally and creatively – for over half of their lives, the members of WITHOUT WAVES have an unspoken bond, a synergy that unites them and drives them forward. Despite the at-times difficult topics covered on their newest album, Comedian, the band acknowledge that there is often humor to be found in human tragedy; comedy can soften hard truths which makes them easier to reckon with and process – hence the album title. Comedian is essentially an analogy for using art to disarm what troubles you. Embracing the multiplicity of ways to interpret the label ‘progressive’, WITHOUT WAVES have created an album that would nestle comfortably in the record collections of fans of the Dillinger Escape Plan, Devin Townsend, Gojira and Porcupine Tree. Their dynamic, experimental take on heaviness is evocative, thought-provoking and unconventional. Comedian was self-produced alongside Rollin Weary, who also mixed the record, before it was mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege in Portland, OR. For a band that has always been sonically heavy, WITHOUT WAVES have added an additional layer of intensity with Comedian, that adds emotional weight to what was already a crushing proposition. Presented by Sleeping Village. This is an 21+ event