Heathen Reign will be celebrating the release of their self-titled album, which will be available on 12” split purple vinyl with hand-screened covers, tonight when they open for Relapse Records’ Black Tusk, who are just returning from a European tour with Fight Amp. The local hardcore/metal noise-rock outfit is fronted by the howls of Creepoid drummer Pat Troxell who is backed by the heavy riffs of Brad Wallace (Orchid, Transistor Transistor, Wolves, Bucket Full of Teeth), bassist Joe Gough (KTMWQ, Distress Signal, War Emblem), and drummer Steve DiCicco (BrainDead). They’ll also be joined this evening by Richmond, VA psych-sludge, doom-metal five-piece Inter Arma (Relapse) and The Company Corvette. “Dance (or hold a beer and subtly bob your head).” Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $15, 21+ – Alexis V.
