Los Angeles Gothic Festival arrives at The Stardust Club this Valentine's Day weekend

Klub Terminal are bringing some of the best in dark music to the Stardust Club for the Los Angeles Gothic Festival, which takes place from February 14 through February 16.

Headlining day one (February 14) are God Module, who will be supporting their latest studio album The Unsound. Joining them as direct support are C-lekktor, who unveiled their remix album Out Of Our Way last year. Absynthe Of Faith, Infected Sound System, and Visions in Black will also perform.

Day two (February 15) will have a headlining set from Angels and Agony, whose last studio album was 2015’s Monument. Bella Morte, whose last release was 2017’s Year of the Ghost, will be direct support. For their set, they’ll be joined by 45 Grave drummer Tom Coyne. Circuito Cerrado and Pyroclastic will kick things off.

Day three (February 16) will include a headlining performance from Radio Scarlet, who released Too Goth for Punk, Too Punk for Goth in 2017. The Dirty Horror, Former Humans, and Ravens Moreland will also perform.

Tickets for day one and day two of the festival are on sale right now. Entry for day three will be free until 9:30 p.m. Doors open each night at 8 p.m. This is a 21+ event. You can check out a playlist featuring some of the performing acts below. The Stardust Club is located on 7643 Firestone Blvd in Downey.

The five best Los Angeles concerts for the week of February 3, 2020

Are you looking for something to do in Los Angeles after clocking out from work? Fortunately, live music is always the perfect solution for a great night on the town. We look at five great concerts taking place in the region from Monday, February 3 through Sunday, February 9. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.

Friday, February 7

Silversun Pickups, Eliza & The Delusionals @ The Wiltern

Silversun Pickups will have a hometown gig in the midst of their North American headlining tour. The group are promoting their latest studio album Widow's Weeds, which peaked at number two on the Independent Albums chart and number five on the Alternative Albums chart. Joining them as support are Australian rockers Eliza & The Delusionals, who will release their new EP A State of Living in an Objective Reality on March 20.

The 69 Eyes, Wednesday 13 @ Whisky A Go-Go

Goth rock group The 69 Eyes return to the region to plug their new studio album West End. The 11-track album, which was produced by longtime producer Johnny Lee Michaels, includes guest vocals from Wednesday 13, Beastö Blancö's Calico Cooper, and Cradle Of Filth's Dani Filth. Last year, the band embarked on their first tour in the United States in a decade. Wednesday 13, new Napalm Records signees Sumo Cyco, and The Crowned will join as support.

Saturday, February 8

Begonia, Communicant @ The Hi Hat

Canadian pop outfit Begonia make their way to The Hi Hat to promote their debut studio album Fear. The 13-track album was co-produced by Begonia, Marcus Paquin and Royal Canoe members Matt Schellenberg and Matt Peters. The artist has been earning a fanbase performing at major festivals such as Way Home Festival and Winnipeg Folk Fest. Communicant and Your Angel will open the show.

Breathe Carolina, Onlychild @ The Roxy

Breathe Carolina will celebrate their entire discography with a special performance at The Roxy. This means the electronicore-turned-EDM group will perform fan favorites from their earlier albums, which haven't been touched in years. In November, Breathe Carolina unveiled their new studio album, Dead: The Album, which debuted at number six on the Dance/Electronic Albums chart. Onlychild will open.

Sunday, February 9

Midnight Sister, Banny Grove @ The Moroccan Lounge

Indie pop group Midnight Sister will headline a special night at The Moroccan Lounge with support from their favorite Los Angeles acts. Banny Grove, Eyeshadow, and Bambina will take part of this Sunday evening shindig. Midnight Sister's last studio album was 2017's Saturn Over Sunset. The group began working on the follow up back in March of last year.

The Birthday Massacre release new single "The Sky Will Turn"

Last week, The BIrthday Massacre released information on their forthcoming studio album Diamonds. Today, they’re giving fans the first taste of the record with the song “The Sky Will Turn,” which you can hear below.

Pre-orders for Diamonds are live here. The nine-track album will arrive worldwide on March 27.

To promote the album, The Birthday Massacre will hit the road with Julien-K. You can check out their tour dates below. Tickets are on sale to the general public. Meet and greet packages for the trek, which also includes early entry and a photograph with The Birthday Massacre, can be purchased here. The Birthday Massacre’s trek will also include appearances at Dark Side of the Con, the Providence Tattoo and Music Fest 5, and Dracula’s Ball.

The Birthday Massacre tour dates

March 27 Parsippany, NJ @ Dark Side of the Con (no Julien-K) (w/Suicide Commando, God Module)

March 28 Providence, RI @ Fete Music Hall (Providence Tattoo and Music Fest 5)

March 29 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Sound Stage

March 30 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

March 31 Nashville, TN @ The Basement East

April 2 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

April 3 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

April 4 West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street

April 6 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

April 7 Austin, TX @ Come And Take It

April 8 Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey

April 10 Mesa, AZ @ Club Red

April 11 Ramona, CA @ Ramona Mainstage

April 12 Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go

April 14 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom, of the Hill

April 15 Sacramento, CA @ Holy Diver

April 17 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre

April 18 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

April 20 Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell

April 21 Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater

April 22 Lincoln, NE @ The Royal Grove

April 23 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe

April 25 Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club

April 26 Hamtramck, MI @ Smalls

April 27 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop

April 29 Pittsburgh, PA @ Crafthouse

April 30 Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theater

May 1 Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Hall (no Julien-K) (w/Stabbing Westward) (Dracula’s Ball)

May 2 Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory

The Birthday Massacre to release new album 'Diamonds' on March 27

Canadian synthrock band The Birthday Massacre have finally unveiled the release date for their forthcoming album Diamonds.

Announced today, the record will see a March 27 release via Metropolis Records. This will be the follow up to their 2017 studio album Under Your Spell, which peaked at number seven on the Independent Albums chart and number two on the Heatseekers Albums chart. The first single from the album will be released soon.

This spring, The Birthday Massacre will embark on a tour with Julien-K, which includes a performance at New Jersey’s Dark Side of the Con. Tour dates can be seen below. Meet and greet packages are available here.

The Birthday Massacre tour dates

March 27 Parsippany, NJ @ Dark Side of the Con

March 28 Providence, RI @ Fete Music Hall

March 29 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Sound Stage

March 30 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

March 31 Nashville, TN @ The Basement East

April 2 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

Friday April 3 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

April 4 West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street

April 6 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

April 7 Austin, TX @ Come And Take It

April 8 Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey

April 10 Mesa, AZ @ Club Red

April 11 Ramona, CA @ Ramona Mainstage

April 12 Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go

April 14 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom, of the Hill

April 15 Sacramento, CA @ Holy Diver

April 17 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre

April 18 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

April 20 Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell

April 21 Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater

April 22 Lincoln, NE @ The Royal Grove

April 23 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe

April 25 Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club

April 26 Hamtramck, MI @ Smalls

April 27 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop

April 29 Pittsburgh, PA @ Crafthouse

April 30 Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theater

May 1 Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Hall

May 2 Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory

Bauhaus announce third performance at Hollywood Palladium on December 1

When Bauhaus announced their reunion show at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium, fans flipped out. Tickets for the show sold out so quickly, the band had to add another date immediately. When that show also sold out, many fans were left in the cold. Fortunately, Bauhaus is giving them another chance to see them.

Announced today, Bauhaus will perform at the Hollywood Palladium on December 1. Tickets for the show will go on sale to the general public this Saturday (September 21) at 10 a.m. PT. Like the other two shows, this will sell out instantly, so get your quick fingers ready.

Bauhaus to reunite at Los Angeles' Hollywood Palladium on November 3

Over the years, Bauhaus members have been reuniting in different projects. Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins played Bauhaus songs as Poptone while Peter Murphy and David J toured together to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the band. Today, all four members announced they’ll reunite inside the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on November 3. Tickets for this performance go on sale this Friday (September 13) at 10 a.m. PST. Live Nation and Citi Cardmember presales begin tomorrow (September 11) at 10 a.m. PST.

Bauhaus members have been busy with their own musical endeavors. Ash’s last solo album was 2014’s Stripped. Haskins has been working as a score composer for films such as Somewhere Beautiful and Deadly Famous. David J’s last studio album was 2016’s Carpe Noctem under the name M.C. Nightshade. Murphy’s recent studio album Lion became his first to chart in the Billboard Top 200 since 1992’s Holy Smoke.