Nightmare on Franklin Street: Escape Velocity, BRAINSLUDGE, Wolf Summons Baby, Valar Morghulis, and Big Tow
Escape Velocity Originally an instrumental band now bridging the gap to a full band with vocals brings a progressive metalcore sound to keep an eye on! BRAINSLUDGE BRAINSLUDGE is a gore soaked, dirty death metal power trio from Radford, VA, who’s craft has been honed in the ovens of pizza restaurants and grown from the remnants of bar mats across the state of Virginia. Their live show is equal parts brutal assault, interactive comedy duo routine, and southern fried sing along! -Strange & Unusual Media Wolf Summons Baby – Emerging from the heart of North Carolina’s underground scene, Wolf Summons Baby is a band that takes the concept of musical satire to exhilarating new heights. Their unique blend of death metal not only pays homage to the genre but also serves as a sharp-witted critique of it. With a sound that is both abrasive and unapologetically explicit, Wolf Summons Baby crafts tracks that are as provocative as they are humorous. – Mosh Nation Valar Morghulis Valar Morghulis, from the Charlotte, NC area is a ferocious blend of death, thrash and groove metal. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Lamb of God, Decapitated, Slayer and Dying Fetus. Definitely not for the faint of heart. Brutal guitar riffs with melodic grooves and a bit of tech. Drums that are relentless, and pummel the listener into submission. Guttural and growling vocals and lyrical content is just as intense as the music, with themes that revolve around death, violence, and the struggle with the darker side of humanity. Death, Thrash, Groove is what we call it. If you’re a fan of heavy, aggressive and unrelenting death metal, this is a band that you won’t want to miss. Big Tow PREPARE TO GET TOWED
Grrrlbands Showcase
Grrrlbands Showcase at Local 506 Featuring Grrrlbands covering: The Pretenders The Breeders Alanis Morrissette St. Vincent Boygenius And bonus Halloween songs! About Grrrlbands: GrrrlBands is a community-driven music collective in Carrboro NC that provides women and non-binary adults with a space to learn, create, and perform. Inspired by the Riot Grrrl movement, we believe in the power of music as a tool for self-expression, collaboration, and change. Website
The Coyotes with Random Mother and SCOBY
The Coyotes Instagram / Linktree Random Mother Instagram / Website SCOBY Instagram / Linktree
Bedsite Kites with Fesssi K and Delaney Staack
Bedside Kites Instagram / Bandcamp Fesssi K Instagram / Bandcamp Delaney Staack Instagram / Bandcamp
Whores with Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol and Psychic Scream
Whores IG / FB / Website Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol IG / Bandcamp / Website Psychic Scream IG / Bandcamp
The BQs and Atlantic Thrills with Canned Snakes
Pollute. with .Memoria, Find Out, and Chiroptera
Wasted Major with Nothin Nu
Wasted Major WastedMajor.com Instagram Tik Tok Facebook Spotify YouTube Wasted Major is a Nashville-based band formed by University of Tennessee grads who traded their degrees for guitars and a passion for classic rock, traditional country, and honky-tonkin’. In the past year, they’ve played over 200+ live shows across the US and toured Europe, building a reputation for their high-energy performances and timeless sound. Whether it’s the punchy riffs, toe-tapping rhythms, or their multi-vocal lineup, Wasted Major brings a classic sound that’s bound to make you feel something real. Tune in and join the ride—because when you’ve “wasted your major”, it’s all about the music.
Banff with Grace Lucia and Catiline
Banff IG / Linktree / Website Banff is a rock band from Raleigh, NC. Known for their expansive yet tight sound, the band utilizes their energy and musical chemistry to the fullest in order to make every show unforgettable. For the past two years they have been gigging throughout the Triangle area and are excited to make their return to Chapel Hill in anticipation of an EP release in the winter. Grace Lucia: Instagram / Linktree Grace Lucia is a genre-blending rock and roll artist based in Wake Forest, NC, known for high-energy and heartfelt performances that light up bars, restaurants, and stages across the Research Triangle. Her original music fuses elements of dreampop, goth, pop punk, and classic rock, balancing grit and vulnerability in songs about resilience, love, and loss. With a voice that cuts through and a stage presence that pulls you in, Grace and her backup band create an atmosphere where every show feels personal. She doesn’t just play for a crowd—she plays with them. Grace Lucia delivers whether you’re ready to dance, laugh, cry, or connect. Catiline: Instagram A four-piece band from Chapel Hill, Catiline met in their dorm and discovered an instant songwriting chemistry that quickly became their main focus. With a growing live presence, they blend jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, drawing on classic and indie rock influences to craft a sound that feels both familiar and fresh.
Rhinestone Pickup Truck with Napalm Cruiser and Big Mistake
