Oct 8: Megadeth
The American thrash metal legends rose alongside Anthrax, Metallica and Slayer as the genre’s “big four” that took the music to unforeseen heights in the early 90s. 30 years after releasing their game-changing debut Peace Sells... But Who’s Buying?, Dave Mustaine and the boys are jetting around the world celebrating their legacy. The 11-time Grammy nominees are revered for their ferocious sound and heavy lyrics that tackle subjects from war to death. They’ve sold over 50 million records worldwide and are finally making their Mainland debut after a couple of past attempts were scuttled last minute.
// Oct 8, 7.30pm, RMB480-1,280. Shanghai Grand Stage, tickets. See event listing.
Oct 9: Carcass
Painkiller Magazine celebrates their 15th anniversary by bringing one of the most revered grindcore bands of all time to MAO Livehouse. The British extreme metal legends routinely headline festivals around the world and will be playing plenty of tracks from their death metal tinged recent disc, Surgical Steel.
// Oct 9, 8pm, RMB280-360. MAO Livehouse, tickets. See event listing.
Oct 10: Proximity Butterfly
Since forming a dozen years ago in Chengdu, multicultural quartet Proximity Butterfly have crafted a psychedelic sound that mixes ancient Chinese instruments with hard rock akin to Jane’s Addiction and Led Zeppelin. On their newest disc, Medusae, they show off their softer side. Released on Maybe Mars, the album is inspired by frontman Joshua C. Love’s relationship with his mother. Label mates and Shanghai stalwarts Duck Fight Goose opens. Check out our feature on the band here.
// Oct 10, 9pm-late (with Duck Fight Goose), RMB60. Yuyintang. See event listing.
Oct 11: Matt Hires
The singer-songwriter cut his teeth in Florida’s post-hardcore and emo scenes before discovering his inner troubadour. Signed to a major label, he’s released two albums of soulful indie-pop and will be bringing his inaugural China tour to MAO Livehouse. Bai Yu supports.
// Oct 11, 8.30-10.30pm, RMB80-100. MAO Livehouse.
Oct 13: Chris Botti
The trumpeter and composer cut his teeth touring with legends like Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin and more. He credits a two-year stint touring with Sting for changing his career and has since become one of the most popular figures in smooth jazz. In 2013, he won a Grammy Award and he’ll be diving into a back catalogue of chart-topping albums for his show at Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre.
// Oct 13, 7.30-9.30pm, RMB280-1,280. Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, tickets.
Best of the Rest
Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra
The Finnish conductor pays tribute to Jean Sibeliu’s 150th birthday anniversary with guest violinist Leticia Moreno and cellist Anssi Kartunnen.
// Oct 8, 8-10pm, RMB180-580. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO) Hall.
Hazel Gould
The UK born Heyday favorite is back with her mix of old school blues and soul.
// Oct 8, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
Anne Evenou
The enchanting singer returns from a European tour to bring A Night in Paris to Heyday. Evenou will pay tribute to the likes of Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet and Serge Gainsbourg with this concert of French jazz.
// Oct 9, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
Xinjiekouzuhe
The hip hop duo brings their national tour to Yuyintang.
// Oct 9, 8-11.30pm, RMB99. Yuyintang, see event listing.
Daniel Hope and L’arte del Mondo Orchestra
Programme features Vivaldi and Max Richter.
// Oct 10, 7.30-9.30pm, RMB180-480. Shanghai Concert Hall.
Voodoo Kungfu
The Chinese metal mainstays bring their Orient Dark Arts tour to MAO Livehouse.
// Oct 10, 8.30-10pm, RMB180-200. MAO Livehouse.
Isabelle
The singer returns to Heyday by popular demand. J3 Trio pianist Huang Jian Yi will join for this intimate and sultry show.
// Oct 11, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
RESO 27
This experimental showcase mixes rock and jazz.
// Oct 11, 9pm, free entry. Yuyintang.
Dancing K
The electronic rockers stop off at Yuyintang.
// Oct 13, 9-11.30pm, RMB50. Yuyintang, see event listing.
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