ELEPHANT TREE - [2 NIGHT RESIDENCY]
Dec
19
to Dec 20

ELEPHANT TREE - [2 NIGHT RESIDENCY]

Desertscene proudly present

ELEPHANT TREE 
‘Black Heart Residency'

https://elephanttree.band/

https://www.facebook.com/elephanttreeband/?locale=en_GB

+ special guests…

19th December - TROY THE BAND
https://troytheband.bandcamp.com/
20th December - STEAK
https://steakmusic.bandcamp.com/

2 NIGHTS - 2 SPECIAL SHOWS

THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2024
+
FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2024

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SIREN'S CAVE
Jan
18
to Jan 19

SIREN'S CAVE

Siren’s Cave returns with their Dark Alternative Mermaid Themed Party for a night of Dark Wave, Electro, Goth, Synthpop, Post Punk, New Romantic and various relatable genres.

Demondaz returns to join Dragon, Skintight SJ and Stardust Siren, and as usual expect to hear a selection from past and present including some tracks not so regularly heard.

Please note the Cloakroom will be available to look after your warmer clothing, and we hope to see you all again for another fun night.

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SLEEP WHEN YOU'RE DEAD (Club) feat. BATS OF QUEEN'S WOOD
Jan
24
to Jan 25

SLEEP WHEN YOU'RE DEAD (Club) feat. BATS OF QUEEN'S WOOD

SLEEP WHEN YOU'RE DEAD's debut CLUB NIGHT til 1.30am with Live bands and DJ Skintight SJ. 

Presenting the live debut of

BATS OF QUEEN'S WOOD
An intense post-punk force of musical and theatrical darkness. Weaving a sonic tapestry that is both mesmerising and unsettling, their music is characterised by haunting melodies, driving rhythms and a touch of the macabre. With their unique sound and hypnotic presence, Bats of Queens Wood invites you into their world of shadows and secrets.

Bats of Queen's Wood were formed in the summer of 2024 by Das Fluff's Dawn Lintern, Christian Ruland and John Rigby of Sex Gang (SGC). They will be presenting a fire-fuelled set bursting with energy and passion with virgin material written in collaboration by Lintern and Rigby.

THE PINK DIAMOND REVUE
Electronic Rock’n’Roll

OPERATION JULIE
Alternative Rock with Post Punk Grit and Psychedelic Rock influences

KLāNK MöNSTER
Super-Concentrated-UnPop-Jazz-Doom! KlAnK-KLiNk-cLuNk-SquEaK-BoOm! BruTaL-HyPer-MeGA-ForCe!

DJ SKINTIGHT SJ has earned a centre-stage position on the Alternative, Post-Punk, Gothic and Darkwave scenes in London. They and Christian Das Fluff will be spinning a cornucopia of eclectic tunes spanning genres and decades with dance or die beats to make this extraordinarily undefinable musical adventure.  

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TAYNE - 'LOVE' ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW
Feb
5
7:00 PM19:00

TAYNE - 'LOVE' ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW

The Black Heart in assoc. with Atonal Music Agency present…

TAYNE - ‘Love’ Album launch show
https://tayneband.bandcamp.com/

with special guests…

STREET GREASE
https://www.instagram.com/street.grease/

Plus

Afterparty DJ set from WAYNE ADAMS (Petbrick, Big Lad, etc.)

and

Ticket bundles available together with the new album on vinyl, a t-shirt and TAYNE logo tattoo at Devil’s Door Tattoo (above our venue!) on the 29th January.

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ANDREW O'NEILL'S TROY CLUB
Feb
7
7:00 PM19:00

ANDREW O'NEILL'S TROY CLUB

After taking January off, London's longest-running alternative comedy night returns to Camden's Black Heart with headliner DAN EVANS ("A favourite with audiences as well as his notoriously hard-to-please comedic peers." - The Guardian) and an amazing supporting lineup!

FEATURING:
DAN EVANS
YURIKO KOTANI
CIARAN CHILLINGWORTH
ALICE HADLAND
LESLIE EWING-BURGESSE
BENJAMIN PATTERSON

And of course, host ANDREW O’NEILL!

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W O L F C L U B
Feb
15
7:00 PM19:00

W O L F C L U B

W O L F C L U B
https://www.instagram.com/wolfclubband

The number 1 2020 US box office film 'Infamous' starring Bella Thorne featured six WOLFCLUB songs in the soundtrack. They have also soundtracked TV advertisements for Emily Ratajkowski and Kim Kardashian. Their album Just Drive Part 1 reached #1 in the UK Itunes Electronic Album charts, #3 in the USA. Just Drive Part 2 was the highest selling album in the world in any genre for 5 consecutive days on Bandcamp. Their most recent album Desert Hearts went in straight at #1 in the US Itunes Electronic Album charts on the first day of its release. With music that has accumulated millions of Youtube and Spotify streams and received film and prime time Television airplay/screen time.

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BEYOND THE GRAVE VOLUME 5
Feb
28
to Mar 1

BEYOND THE GRAVE VOLUME 5

We are once again to host Londons sickest underground extreme metal party at The Underworld and The Black Heart on 28/02 - 01/03/2025.

We have worked really hard to bring together a bill that really has something for all death and grind fans.

Full line up and day splits

Pre Party 28/02/2025 at The Black Heart (18+)

Hideous Divinity
Guineapig
Ade
Slug Gore
Necrophilic Autopsy

BTG Vol 5 01/03/2025 Underworld (14+)

Benighted
Gutalax
Devangelic
Crepitation
Holocausto Canibal
Fractured Insanity
Overthrow

The Black Heart (18+)

Brutal Sphincter
Corpsessed
Damim
Dygora
Darkfall
10 Plagues
Devine Defilement
Ataud
Droste

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TIRS + DEATHBOY + I AM IMMUNE
Mar
14
7:00 PM19:00

TIRS + DEATHBOY + I AM IMMUNE

Disconnected Music presents…

THIS IS RADIO SILENCE (TIRS)
https://thisisradiosilence.bandcamp.com/

I AM IMMUNE
https://soundcloud.com/iamimmune

DEATHBOY
https://deathboy.bandcamp.com/

2004: Earth Loop Recall, DeathBoy and I Am Immune (then called Faetal) were all signed to UK alternative label Wasp Factory Recordings, with all three bands releasing their commercial debut albums to critical acclaim in the space of 12 months. As well as being labelmates, the three groups formed a strong camaraderie, collaborating and performing live together on several occasions.

2025: The frontmen from those three bands have once again joined forces for a special triple-header reunion show at The Black Heart, which will see their bands sharing a bill for the first time in over 20 years. Whether or not you were there in 2004, expect a night of celebration, old songs and new songs from all three bands - with TIRS (featuring former ELR frontman Ben McLees) returning to The Black Heart for the first time since their memorable headline show here in March 2023.

+ DJ POISON CREEPER

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GYPSY PISTOLEROS
May
10
7:00 PM19:00

GYPSY PISTOLEROS

GYPSY PISTOLEROS - Church of the Pistoleros Tour 2025

GYPSY PISTOLEROS the Renegade Glam Punk Rock enigmas are preposterous, epic, overblown and totally glorious! The music ranges from anthemic Rock, to Latin swagger, to Phil Spector 50's ballads, to pure Glam Punk Rock, to near EMO & Goth with absolute slabs of the purest Heaviest Rock to near Rock Opera proportions.

We are thrilled to announce the release of Gypsy Pistoleros' new album 'Church of the pistoleros' on May 2nd via Earache Records at https://earache.com/collections/gypsy-pistoleros

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DESERTFEST LONDON 2025
May
16
to May 18

DESERTFEST LONDON 2025

Desertscene London presents…

DESERTFEST 2025
16th-18th May

Featuring:
ZEAL & ARDOR
EARTH
ELDER
AMENRA
PALLBEARER
STONED JESUS
CONAN
THE DEVIL & THE ALMIGHTY BLUES
PLANET OF ZEUS
ELEPHANT TREE
CHOD
HIPPIE DEATH CULT
CASTLE RAT
RICKSHAW BILLIE’S BURGER PATROL
JOSIAH
GREEN MILK FROM THE PLANET ORANGE
SERVO
SONS OF ALPHA CENTAURI
VOLCANOVA
MR. BISON
KIND
EL MOONO
THE HAZYTONES
VOLCANOVA
SCOTT HEPPLE & THE SUN BAND
BLACK WILLOWS
10,000 YEARS
BARBARIAN HERMIT
ERRONAUT
SLUMP
BOBBIE DAZZLE
WITCHORIOUS
THE SUMMIT FEVER
DRESDEN WOLVES

Plus many more TBA

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CODENAME COLIN
Jun
20
7:00 PM19:00

CODENAME COLIN

Be Sharp Promotions & New Cross Live present…

CODENAME COLIN

Codename Colin, a ska-punk band hailing from Hertfordshire, UK, has been electrifying audiences nationwide since 2016 with their high-octane live performances. Their signature energetic vibe, driven by infectious beats and captivating horn-driven hooks, creates an experience unique to the ska punk genre. This vibrant band has graced stages alongside acts like [Spunge], Fandangle, Sonic Boom Six, and Call Me Malcolm, featuring at prominent festivals including Rebellion, Level Up, Slamdunk and Punk Rock Holiday.

Plus Guests

LAST EDITION

BALDHEAD

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YACHT THROUGH THE HEART - YACHTMAS PARTY
Dec
14
to Dec 15

YACHT THROUGH THE HEART - YACHTMAS PARTY

YACHT THROUGH THE HEART Present…

YACHTMAS PARTY
With DJs Alexander Milas and Julia Haxan

The party yacht is dropping anchor for the last time in 2024 as we celebrate the festive season the only way we know how - copious amounts of the very best tunes, washed down with plenty of booze.

As always, Camden’s favourite party is FREE ENTRY. Just rock up and rock out.

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BAD LUCK LIVE (ft. BLED + MORE)
Dec
11
7:00 PM19:00

BAD LUCK LIVE (ft. BLED + MORE)

Bad Luck presents…

BLED
Conjurors of eccentric goth disco, BLED deliver hyperactive performances that elicit a rave-like euphoria. Formed in Bristol and emigrated to the North East, the duo consisting of Jamy Crozier and Leo Himmelblau can be identified by their monochromatic red and blue style. 

LAURIE BLACK
Classically trained pianist, turned to the dark side of live synthesisers, with a tongue-in-cheek glint-in-the-eye, Laurie Black has been described as the “lovechild of Gary Numan and Victoria Wood”.  Winner of Solo Show at Reykjavik Fringe and Emerging Artist of Adelaide Fringe 2018.  Tour support for Adam Ant's 2022 ANTICS UK tour.

DAVID RYDER-PRANGLEY

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FLY TIP RECORDS - CHRISTMAS PARTY
Dec
10
7:00 PM19:00

FLY TIP RECORDS - CHRISTMAS PARTY

NB: DEAD AIR WERE ORIGINALLY DUE TO PERFORM AT THIS EVENT BUT HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY ‘SOMETHING OR OTHER’

Fly Tip Records present….

FLY TIP RECORDS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY
Featuring…

SOMETHING OR OTHER
DEAR TASH
SUNDAY BEST

Fly Tip Records will host our first Xmas bash at London’s epicentre of all things Rock/Alt, The Black Heart, Camden on Tuesday 10th December!

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SIREN'S CAVE (Clubnight)
Dec
7
to Dec 8

SIREN'S CAVE (Clubnight)

Siren’s Cave presents a second 2024 Edition of Ladies of the Lair, which is our way of acknowledging and celebrating women in music, hence an all female DJ line up.

The club retains the Dark Alternative Mermaid theme as a backdrop to a night of genre variety, including but not limited to, Dark Wave, Electronic, Goth, Synthpop, Post Punk & New Romantic.

For this edition we are excited to have Acid Payne and Spektrafox joining Stardust Siren and Skintight SJ playing many of your favourites mixed in with some tracks not so regularly heard.

Please note the Cloakroom will once again be available and the later than usual finish time.

We hope to see you all again for a night of dancing and fun.

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THE BLACK HEART WINTER MARKET - [FREE ENTRY]
Dec
7
12:00 PM12:00

THE BLACK HEART WINTER MARKET - [FREE ENTRY]

OUR WINTER MARKET IS RETURNING!!!

One of our favourite days of the cold months is coming back better than ever as we team with PRIMITIVE RISING once again to host a brilliant array of independent sellers, artists and stalls across our three floors!

Keep your eyes peeled for a full breakdown of the vendors, merchants and assorted warlocks that’ll be peddling their wares coming real soon.

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STILL
Dec
1
7:00 PM19:00

STILL

Scaredy Cat Promotions presents…

STILL
https://www.instagram.com/wearestillaband/

HOST BODY
https://hostbodynoise.bandcamp.com/

ROW OF ASHES
https://rowofashes.bandcamp.com/

FEIGN
https://feign-hardcore.bandcamp.com/

Unpredictable and unorthodox, Still, blur the lines between contemporary avant-garde black metal, chaotic hardcore, and experimental noise. November sees the release of the trio’s sophomore record, A Theft, via Floodlit Recordings. Join us in celebrating the London stop of our UK dates at The Black Heart, Camden. Including special guests Feign and Row of Ashes.

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SIREN'S CAVE (Clubnight)
Nov
22
7:00 PM19:00

SIREN'S CAVE (Clubnight)

Siren’s Cave returns with their Mermaid themed party for a night of Dark Wave, Electro, Goth, Synthpop, Post Punk, New Romantic and various relatable genres. 

DJs Stardust Siren, Dragon and Dave KitCat will play a selection from past and present including some tracks not so regularly heard.

Please note the Cloakroom will be available as we are not expecting tropical temperatures.

We hope to see you all again for a night of dancing and fun.

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[CANCELLED] - ANDRAS DROPPA
Nov
21
7:00 PM19:00

[CANCELLED] - ANDRAS DROPPA

PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL NOT BE TAKING PLACE. TICKET REFUNDS AVAILABLE FROM POINT OF PURCHASE.

ANDRAS DROPPA
https://linktr.ee/andrasdroppamusic

Plus guests TBA


Come see the PAINTED LADIES TOUR! Following the release of his debut album, Andras Droppa brings his unique brand of Hard Rock-Blues to 50 venues across the UK and Ireland as part of his debut tour. A virtuosic ‘tour-de-force’ of in-your-face guitar driven music, András and his band won’t disappoint. Live and loud, this promises to be a night to remember! Andras Droppa is a 22 year old Hard Rock-Blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter from North Devon. His unique blend of Hard Rock, Blues, Soul and Funk shines through in his original material, and his live band are undeniably energetic and infectious. 

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DEAF CLUB (live) + DON'T FALL IN LOVE WITH YOURSELF (UK premiere screening)
Nov
20
7:00 PM19:00

DEAF CLUB (live) + DON'T FALL IN LOVE WITH YOURSELF (UK premiere screening)

DEAF CLUB

Deaf Club is a savage sound bath dripping with sardonicism: a blastbeat-centric hardcore punk assault channeling crust, thrash, and grind (un)sensibilities. Succinct pauses, surreal frequencies and effects, breakneck pace and sharply hurled vocals characterize the band’s aesthetic, which  seems as though it is rooted in a sort of nasty-sound-meets-highbrow-message ethos. Fueled by the onslaught of society’s insanity and driven mad by tinnitus, Justin Pearson (The Locust, Dead Cross, Planet B), Brian Amalfitano (ACxDC), Scott Osment (Glassing, Planet B), Jason Klein (Run With The Hunted, JR Slayer) approach music as an opportunity to confront our collective sicknesses.

Support from: RITUAL ERROR

DON’T FALL IN LOVE WITH YOURSELF
UK Premiere Film Screening

Don't Fall in Love with Yourself is a documentary that explores the life of enigmatic musician and artist, Justin Pearson. From childhood tragedy to his rise in the San Diego punk scene, Don't Fall in Love with Yourself takes an in-depth look at a career made out of blood, sweat and spit.

Much of the footage has been sourced from dozens of VHS & Mini-DV tapes recorded over the past three decades. With never-before-seen footage of one of the most interesting and unique musical movements is recent memory.

Interviews include Justin Pearson, Dave Lombardo, Eric Paul, Gabe Serbian, Jason Pettigrew, Travis Ryan, Jeremy Bolm, Jon Syverson, Molly Neuman and more.

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TORPOR + HOST BODY
Nov
19
7:00 PM19:00

TORPOR + HOST BODY

Human_Disease_Promotions present…

TORPOR
https://www.instagram.com/torpor_uk/

HOST BODY
https://www.instagram.com/hostbodynoise/

Plus guests

WARREN SCHOENBRIGHT
https://www.instagram.com/warren_schoenbright/

We’ve got a beautiful but bittersweet show for you as one of our faves, the almighty TORPOR, are coming to town with the also excellent HOST BODY in November. Sadly, this will be TORPOR’s last run before going on indefinite hiatus - let’s give ‘em the sendoff they deserve as they take to our stage one final time.

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THE HIP PRIESTS - FINAL LONDON SHOW
Nov
8
7:00 PM19:00

THE HIP PRIESTS - FINAL LONDON SHOW

THE HIP PRIESTS
https://www.facebook.com/thehippriests/

SCUMBAG MILLIONAIRE
https://www.facebook.com/ScumbagMillionaire/

FLASH HOUSE
https://flashhouse.bandcamp.com/

NEW SAINTS (ex-Bitch Queens)
https://www.facebook.com/newsaints.official

“Bring your drinking, dancing and crying shoes people. Let's do the nihilist twist one last time! The Hip Priests final ever London show!

After 18 years of blood, sweat and jeers they thought they should finally retire to their well stocked mansions and let some other UK garage punk rock, roll, whatever bands step up to the plate and get a look in (Haha) ;)”  - The Hip Priests

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TORTURED DEMON
Nov
7
7:00 PM19:00

TORTURED DEMON

The Black Heart in association with Route One Booking

TORTURED DEMON
https://www.facebook.com/t0rtureddem0n

Plus guests

BANGOVER
https://bangover.bandcamp.com/

STRUCK A NERVE
https://struckanerve.bandcamp.com/

The mighty TORTURED DEMON are taking to the road for their biggest run of headline shows to date in November, including a stop right here at The Black Heart! These thrashcore tearaways are not to be missed!

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