American Sharks, Gypsy Hawk, The Sword
Wed., Dec. 19, 9pm
Emo's, 2015 Riverside, 512/800-4628
The Sword of doom descends once again on its homeland, the viscera of far-flung villagers dripping off its edge. Having conquered the States in the wake of its fourth album, Apocryphon, Austin’s heavy metal standard-bearer celebrates a high-volume homecoming at the site of the former Back Room, appropriately enough, before prepping to take Europe in the new year. Fellow travelers Gypsyhawk (from Pasadena) and American Sharks (Austin homeboys) scorch the earth beforehand. Presented by 101X’s No Control Radio. – Michael Toland