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The past year saw several venues abandon original heavy metal, forcing bands and fans to run for the hills — or the suburbs. Fortunately, Bottoms Up was waiting in Aurora. With a new name, new owners and a newly renovated interior, the bar formerly known as Heimmie’s Pub quickly established a reputation as a place headbangers could feel comfortable. Little touches — such as treating the bands decently and having a local-scene-savvy musician (Mark Sundermeier, of the non-metal Sad Star Cafe) do the booking — entice more established area metal bands to play alongside newcomers. Heavy music doesn’t rule the roost every night, but when it does, prepare to be rocked like a hurricane.