PAIN NECESSARY TO KNOW

EPHEL DUATH/THE DEATH OF HER MONEY/ANDTHEYWILLRIOT!/DRAMA IN THE HARBOUR PLAY CLWB IFOR BACH, MAY 2ND

Named after a mountain range in JRR Tolkien’s Lord Of The Rings, it’s plain that Italy’s Ephel Duath don’t sup from the same shallow wells of inspiration that sustain most rock bands. Fusing the diabolic intent of Black Metal with a devious, progressive technicality indebted to the likes of King Crimson, they’ve turned out two albums for Earache, The Painter’s Palette and Pain Necessary To Know, that mix free jazz and simmering electronics into the equation.

Support comes from the cream of the South Wales underground rock scene in the shape of down-tuned sludge merchants Death Of Her Money, experimental hardcore types Andtheywillriot!, and expansive post-rockers Drama In The Harbour. Tickets cost £6 on the night, with doors opening 7.30pm.