Tonight: Helmet at Summit Music Hall

Just one of the many generations of heavy acts on the Metalliance Tour stopping in Denver tonight, Helmet perfectly represented the era from which it emerged. Formed in 1989, the band first found prominence in the mid-'90s when the "alternative" blanket covered every band from the Afghan Whigs to White...

By Bree Davies

March 29, 2011

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Just one of the many generations of heavy acts on the Metalliance Tour stopping in Denver tonight, Helmet perfectly represented the era from which it emerged. Formed in 1989, the band first found prominence in the mid-'90s when the "alternative" blanket covered every band from the Afghan Whigs to White Zombie.

As heavy as the Melvins but looking more like Fugazi (and perhaps taking a musical cue or two from the D.C.-based act), Helmet's melodic sound struck a chord with fans of metal and hardcore, as well as the then-burgeoning alt-nation.

Through several decades of lineup changes, disbandings and reunions, guitarist, vocalist and founder Page Hamilton has been the ever-stoic leader of Helmet, which released its seventh studio album, Seeing Eye Dog, last year. This show is all-ages, and tickets are $25. Doors open at 6 p.m.; bands start at 7.

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Bree Davies is a multimedia journalist, artist advocate and community organizer born and raised in Denver. Rooted in the world of Do-It-Yourself arts and music, Davies co-founded Titwrench experimental music festival, is host of the local music and comedy show Sounds on 29th on CPT12 Colorado Public Television and is creator and host of the civic and social issue-focused podcast, Hello? Denver? Are You Still There? Her work is centered on a passionate advocacy for all ages, accessible, inclusive, non-commercial and autonomous DIY art spaces and music venues in Denver.

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