On February 12, Albuquerque’s own Launchpad, in collaboration with Gorilla Music, presents the Battle of the Bands. Check out this roster of contestants: Blind Hatred, The Mad Hatter Band, EMP, Don Grim, Co-O, Evangeline Stranded, Upon Darkness, Irrelevant Commodity, and Struck by Gold. Doors for this all-ages show open at 4:00 pm. Entry ranges from $8 (presale) to $10 (at the door).
Founded in 2008, Cuba, New Mexico’s Blind Hatred play modern metal. The band was inspired by its members attending concerts when they were younger—they liked what they heard and wanted to try it out as their own band.
Albuquerque’s The Mad Hatter Band play alternative metal with facets of punk. Check out their song on ReverbNation. Hailing from Las Cruces, Don Grim play hip hop and hardcore rap.
Albuquerque’s Evangeline Stranded play alternative rock. The band’s interests are as follows: “Beer and music and sex, in that order. Is there anything else?” Shiprock’s Upon Darkness play pop punk/happy hardcore with experimental elements.
Albuquerque’s Irrelevant Commodity play jam-driven alternative rock. The band is currently writing new material. Formed in 2008, Belen’s Struck by Gold play a combination of punk and alternative rock.
Around since 1997, Albuquerque’s Launchpad has played host to bands of numerous genres, including punk, indie rock, and metal. The Launchpad is located on 618 Central Avenue Southwest, which is between 6th and 7th streets.
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