A new independent hardcore metal venue is coming to Digbeth this February.

Devil's Dog will be opening its doors on Adderley Street on Friday 24 February - and will be one of the UK’s only dedicated hardcore venues - in the city that gave the world Heavy Metal. It will showcase a fantastic selection of national and local talent with a particular emphasis on heavier and more fierce genres, offering a new - and needed - experience on the local music scene.

Birmingham is the home of heavy metal, and Devil’s Dog will acknowledge that history and build on the legacy of famous clubs like Eddie’s and XLs. Added to that - it’s just down the road from The Mermaid pub in Sparkhill - where Grindcore was born.

Here’s what Asad, Director at Devil’s Dog, had to say: “Birmingham is the city that gave us heavy metal, and later became the birthplace of industrial metal and grindcore.  We are so proud of our history, and the cultural impact of bands like Judas Priest, Napalm Death and Godflesh, and we want to build on that legacy, and bring it into the 21st Century. Metal is ever-evolving, and we want to broadcast that fact.”

The 300 capacity venue has already got some incredible shows lined up with local promoters such as Surprise You’re Dead bringing in well-known names and new local talent.  Exciting tour shows are also being announced. These include Danish band Siamese on their 2023 UK tour, and Resolve, a metal band based in Lyon, France.

For more information, visit: devilsdog.co.uk

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