Glasgow occult metal four-piece Cwfen play The Craufurd Arms on Stratford Road.
Cwfen play The Craufurd Arms on Saturday 21 November, starting at 7:30pm. They're an occult metal four-piece from Glasgow who've been exploring shadows together since late 2022, so this is a band still relatively early in their run.
They came together from the union of two different projects: the solo work of Skltnwmn and the post-black metal outfit First Temple of the Atom. That mix shows in the sound, which blends melody and ferocity and draws on 80s goth, early Electric Wizard and the occult melodicism of Coven. It's a heavy set, but there's a melodic thread running through it rather than just a wall of noise.
Critics have called their brand of metal 'gothic grime' and pointed to their strong riffs, tone and stage presence. If you're into the heavier end of things, that's a good place to start: the riffs are the main thing here, and they're built around a dark, gothic sensibility rather than pure aggression. It's the kind of gig that works best when you're right in front of the stage.
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The Craufurd Arms is at 59 Stratford Rd, Milton Keynes MK12 5LT. Tickets are £17.25, which includes the booking fee, and the night kicks off at 7:30pm.
