The Fillmore at Irving Plaza
(17 Irving Pl at 15th St, 212-777-6800)
The shows
Summer Slaughter Tour with the Black Dahlia Murder + Kataklysm + Vader + Cryptopsy. June 26; advance $22, day of show $25.
At the Gates + Darkest Hour. July 9, 10; advance $35, day of show $40 (July 10 sold out).
BEFORE THE SHOW
Metalheads need to eat healthy too. So try the smoked-eel burger (mmm!) or tempura tofu steaks at Galaxy Global Eatery (15 Irving Pl at 15th St, 212-777-3631), where you can also find useful pre-show products like hemp Chap Stick.
AFTER THE SHOW
Shake off the Slaughter Tour vibes with a quartini or two at the gorgeous marble bar at the House (121 E 17th St between Park Ave South and Irving Pl, 212-353-2121), a renovated 1854 carriage house.