That's Shanghai takes a look at this week's best concerts:
May 12: Megadeth
The US thrash metal legends return to Shanghai for their second show in
three years. This time, they'll play at the relatively intimate stage at
Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, giving Shanghai's metalheads a chance to
mosh with them up close and personal. Megadeth have released 15 acclaimed albums
and won their first Grammy earlier this year for the song "Dystopia."
May 12, 8pm, RMB980 (VIP RMB1,880). Bandai Namco Shangahai Base.
May 12: The Notwist
Rock
promoters New Noise bring over one of Germany’s most essential indie
bands for a 4-city China tour. Since their formation in 1999, The
Notwist has carved out a reputation for haunting, emotive songs that
span folk, rock, pop, post-hardcore and electronica. Their 2002 album Neon Golden is regularly cited as one of the best indie rock albums of all time. See our interview with the band here.
May 12, 9pm, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
May 13: Crystal Castles
Hugely
popular electronic music duo Crystal Castles bring their searing, lo-fi
electro-punk to Shanghai. Though celebrated vocalist and frontwoman
Alice Glass left the band amid some controversy in 2014, founder Ethan
Kath's replacement, an unknown singer from Iowa named Edith Frances, has
received mostly positive reviews. Catch their live show at Bandai
Namco.
May 13, 8.30pm, RMB220 presale, RMB280 at door. Bandai Namco Shangahai Base.
May 14: MEW
Danish indie rock/dream pop band MEW return to Shanghai as part of their world tour in promotion of their new album, Visuals, which just dropped days ago. It's their first release since guitarist Bo Madsen left the band in 2015.
May 14, 8.30pm, RMB220 presale, RMB280 at door. Bandai Namco Shangahai Base.
May 14: Insomnium
Finnish
melodic death metal band Insomnium embarks on an Asia tour to promote
their seventh studio album, Winter’s Gate. They’ll perform at Mao
Livehouse with special guests Orpheus Omega, a fellow death metal band
from Australia, as the opening act.
May 14, 8.30pm, RMB200 presale, RMB260 door. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
For more gigs, check out our Nightlife listings.
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