The List

The Black Heart

Authentic rock bar that's slightly off the beaten track (for Camden). Lots of beer options available.

What's On @ The Black Heart

Man The Lifeboats

Man The Lifeboats

3 Oct 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Straight-up lyrics, pounding bass lines, lilting mandolin and fiddle melodies and stomping beats, Man The Lifeboats have cultivated a sound that would not be out of place at a party at the end of the world. Influences Well, up there with Skinny Lister and Holy Moly & the Crackers, we have the Pogues, Bellowhead, Tom Waits, Dylan, Springsteen, Kate Bush, Frank Turner, Manu Chao, and of course, Chic. Throw all that in a cauldron and you end up with a blistering live experience, tales of lost evenings, ballads of doomed love and shanties about whisky-soaked nights, Michael Palin, and the end of the world. www.manthelifeboats.com www.facebook.com/ManTheLifeboatsBand www.instagram.com/man_the_lifeboats/ twitter.com/ManTLifeboats
Phantom Spell

Phantom Spell

25 Sept 2025 - 25 Sept 2025

Phantom spell Https://phantomspell.Bandcamp.Com/ Plus guests TBA... Behold! From the Black Spire comes a mysterious force weaving tales of intrigue and danger into sonic grandeur. Phantom Spell grace the shores of Britain for the very first time to bring to you a particular blend of Progressive Rock and Heavy Metal. A night of adventure awaits! This is an 18+ event
Lay Bare Fest – Frequencies Across Borders
A Cross-Border Collaboration Empowering Underground Music. In response to the growing challenges faced by emerging European artists in a post-Brexit music landscape, Lay Bare Recordings is proud to present a Label Showcase Festival in London, aimed at building bridges between the UK and European underground scenes. Announced so far: Forlorn (UK) Coltaine (DE) \- album launch Rosy Finch (SP) Mrs Frighthouse (UK) \- album launch Taz Corona (UK) - Undersmile, Basic Dicks, Coma Wall The Answer Lies In The Black Void (HU/NL) \- album launch Rats And Daggers (NL) The label showcase festival will feature exclusive album release shows from some of the Lay Bare roster. More announcements coming soon... Presented as a collaboration between Lay Bare Recordings, Pride Management, Chaos Theory, and The Black Heart - a collective effort to push underground music forward and create space for artists to thrive in the post-Brexit era. Presented by Chaos Theory. This is an 18+ event
Jack J Hutchinson

Jack J Hutchinson

10 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2025

Fedora-wearing blues-rock guitarist Jack J Hutchinson’s brand new album ‘Battles’ builds on the momentum gained having shared bills across the planet with bands including Blackberry Smoke, Jeff Beck and King King. The record crash landed in the Official UK Charts, gaining over 120K streams in its first week alone. It features two Planet Rock playlisted tracks - ‘Constellations’ and ‘Bullets’ - plus ‘Days Are Gone’, which was featured on the BBC Radio 2 Rock Show. Hutchinson takes his power trio on the road for his most explosive show yet. Expect lightning fast fret work and sing along choruses that smash the blues rock template and bring it crash bang into 2025. This is an 18+ event
Slomatics

Slomatics

11 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2025

The Black Heart & Human\_Disease\_Promo presents... Slomatics Https://www.Instagram.Com/slomatics/ Blind monarch Https://www.Instagram.Com/blind_monarch/ Sea bastard Https://www.Instagram.Com/seabastarddoom/ The Black Heart & Human_Disease_Promo presents... This is an 18+ event
Pretty Boy Floyd // Jetboy

Pretty Boy Floyd // Jetboy

10 Sept 2025 - 10 Sept 2025

Pretty Boy Floyd - Taking their moniker from the nickname for charismatic Depression-era bank robber Charles Arthur Floyd, Hollywood's Pretty Boy Floyd emerged in 1987 near the tail end of the glam and pop-metal scene. The band's 1989 debut album, Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz, cracked the Billboard 200 and yielded the hits "Rock and Roll (Is Gonna Set the Night on Fire)" and "I Wanna Be with You." Disbanding in 1994, Pretty Boy Floyd reconvened in the late '90s and have gone on to release an EP (A Tale of Sex, Designer Drugs, and the Death of Rock n' Roll) and two full-length efforts (2004's Size Really Does Matter and 2017's Public Enemies). Rock & Roll (Is Gonna Set the Night on Fire), a collection of demos, covers, and re-recordings, appeared in 2021. Jetboy - Although they were often considered Mötley Crüe/Poison disciples, Los Angeles '80s glam rockers Jetboy contained a former member of the group that may have been responsible for the whole musical movement in the first place -- former Hanoi Rocks bassist Sam Yaffa. Joining Yaffa were Mickey Finn (vocals), Fernie Rod (guitar), Billy Rowe (guitar), and Ron Tostenson (drums), and while they never hit the big time like the aforementioned pretty boy outfits, the quintet enjoyed exposure on MTV's Headbanger's Ball program, resulting in some regional success. Their first two albums, 1988's Feel the Shake and 1990's Damned Nation (both on MCA), were issued during glam's peak, but with the emergence of the Seattle movement, Jetboy and their ilk took a backseat to such back-to-basics rockers as Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam. During the late '90s, several collections of rarities and highlights were released, including Day in the Unglamorous Life, Make Some More Noise, and Lost & Found. For lovers of '80s glam/pop-metal, Jetboy may be one of the genre's best-kept secrets. ~ Greg Prato, Rovi This is a 14+ event. 14 and 15 year olds MUST be accompanied by an adult (18+) / All ticketholders under the age of 25 will be required to carry PHOTO ID.
Dark Clouds Over Camden Iv

Dark Clouds Over Camden Iv

7 Feb 2026 - 7 Feb 2026

Retribution Alive's 'Dark Clouds VI' (Dark Clouds Over Camden) casts its blackened shadows over Camden in February again. The Black Heart (evening), the Dev (afternoon) and Raven Records will once again be your shelter on Saturday 7th February 2026. Old corpse road Old Corpse Road are steeped in the history of Britain; they breathe the myths and legends that form the fabric of this island kingdom. Every note of their unique black metal is infused with the magic of spells thought long forgotten and the ghosts of ancient days haunt the spaces between those notes. https://www.facebook.com/OldCorpseRoad The Dev (Saturday) Dislycan Olde Windsorian Black Metal. Four-piece. Https://dislycan.Bandcamp.Com/ The Dev (Friday) Hexenbrenner Thrice-headed blackened heavy metal monstrosity from the West Midlands. Https://www.Facebook.Com/profile.Php?ID=61573035333187 Presented by The Black Heart. This is an 18+ event
Amplifier

Amplifier

1 Nov 2025 - 28 Aug 2026

Climb aboard the good spaceship Amplifier and let's leave some vapour trails LiveWire Music This is an 18+ event
Codespeaker / Partholón / The Grey

Codespeaker / Partholón / The Grey

24 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025

Gather for a triple-hammer-blow of post-metal and sludge from three immense bands cascading through London. Codespeaker - Emotional, bruising post-metal and sludge from Edinburgh "...a richly textured tapestry of modern post-metal mastery." - Distorted Sound Mag "...if ever there was a soundtrack to accompany the end of days, then I truly believe Codespeaker have written the sonnet to our impending doom." - The Sleeping Shaman Partholón - Dissonant progressive sludge from the south coast of Ireland "...an insane passion, energy and identity" - Echoes And Dust The Grey - Dark, ambient, nuanced post-metal from Cambridge "...marrying the pummelling feel of a band like Neurosis or Karma To Burn, to big themes with striking nuance and colour." - Kerrang! £16 otd Photo by Estie Joy With thanks to Road To Masochist Presented by Chaos Theory. This is an 18+ event
DARKHER at The Black Heart, London

DARKHER at The Black Heart, London

8 Nov 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

DARKHER was conceived as the sole brainchild and solo-project of Northern English Singer , Guitarist and Composer Jayn Maiven in 2012. The dark and melancholic yet also massively heavy sound , takes inspiration from the dramatic landscapes around Hebden Bridge in the North of England, as it reflects the emotional landscapes within. This features in the 2015 EP "The Kingdom Field" , The first album 'Realms' and the most recent follow up album 'The Buried Storm' all via Prophecy Productions (Germany). The sinister yet beguiling images that DARKHER paints with her ethereal vocals, layered guitars, and atmospheric strings, reflects Her mostly eerie , sonic storytelling. "This is a cautious album, it's slow and beautifully methodical. It doesnt rush into anything and lures you into its gloomy beauty, and then drowns you in the dark waters of sorrow. it's a kaleidoscope of immersion like being smacked with a tidal wave of emotion. In short, the music here is captivating." New Noise Magazine
Incinerate

Incinerate

8 Oct 2025 - 8 Oct 2025

Beyond The Grave presents... Incinerate Dygora Ovulating cadaver Presented by Beyond The Grave This is an 18+ event
Civil War: Homegrown 2025

Civil War: Homegrown 2025

13 Sept 2025 - 13 Sept 2025

civil war: homegrown 2025 Featuring... Dunes Earl of Hell This Summit Fever Okay You Win Gramma Vedetta Slump Superseed Pilot The Dune Presented by Civil War This is an 18+ event
Electric Lady

Electric Lady

9 Sept 2025 - 9 Sept 2025

Blinding Talent presents... Electric lady Https://www.Instagram.Com/electriclady_cz/ Plus... Dylan gers Hosted by ELLES BAILEY (PLANET ROCK) Presented by Blinding Talent This is an 18+ event
Samavayo

Samavayo

23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025

The Black Heart presents... Samavayo Plus guests... Presented by The Black Heart. This is an 18+ event
Her Head's On Fire

Her Head's On Fire

21 Sept 2025 - 26 Sept 2025

Her Head's On Fire is a fierce quartet with an impressive pedigree (Garrison, Small Brown Bike, The Bomb, and Saves the Day) serving up heart-seeking post-hardcore and emotive rock with enlivening riffs and melodies. The indie rock supergroup offers their strangeness to beauty with Strange Desires, their sophomore effort and follow-up to their debut, College Rock & Clove Cigarettes. Strange Desires deepens and expands on their first release. It has moments reminiscent of late 80s New Wave, early 90s indie, and post-hardcore peppered with poetic oddities that make the band's music memorable.
TROY CLUB COMEDY SEPTEMBER - Mark Thomas
London's longest-running alternative comedy club returns to The Black Heart with another amazing lineup, this time with headliner Mark Thomas, and featuring Nate Kitch, Leslie Ewing-Burgesse, Nicky Vere-Compton, and more! Andrew O'Neill hosts!
The Troy Club

The Troy Club

3 Sept 2025 - 3 Sept 2025

Andrew O’Neill presents... the troy club Featuring... Mark Thomas Nate Kitch Nicky Vere-Compton Leslie Ewing-Burgesse And more Plus - as always - your host MC... ANDREW O’NEILL Presented by Andrew O'Neill This is an 18+ event
Hirs + Death Goals

Hirs + Death Goals

6 Sept 2025 - 6 Sept 2025

Human\_Disease\_Promo / George’s Grim Gigs present... Hirs Https://www.Instagram.Com/hirs666/ Death goals Https://www.Instagram.Com/deathgoalsband/ Victim unit Https://www.Instagram.Com/victimunit/ Good cop Https://www.Instagram.Com/goodcop_hxc/ Presented by Human_Disease_Promo & George's Grim Gigs This is an 18+ event
Agabas

Agabas

11 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025

Siren Concerts x Gotobeat presents... Agabas W/ support from Atvm Presented by Siren Concerts x Gotobeat This is an 18+ event
Sleemo / Ogive's Big Band / Pohl

Sleemo / Ogive's Big Band / Pohl

19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025

Scaredy Cat Promotions presents... Sleemo Https://www.Instagram.Com/sleemoband Ogives big band Https://www.Instagram.Com/ogivesbigband Pohl Https://www.Instagram.Com/pohlrules Presented by Scaredy Cat Promotions This is an 18+ event
Burnt Tapes

Burnt Tapes

19 Sept 2025 - 19 Sept 2025

Be Sharp Promo presents... burnt tapes making friends modern shakes London's indie punk sad boiz Burnt Tapes are back to celebrate the release of their hotly anticipated sophomore record, New Lungs. 00 shows and over 20 countries later, the band are back in their spiritual home to celebrate with friends and family, having established themselves as rough and tumble story tellers combining frenetic energy with sing along hooks drawing on a sound that's been described as Basement meets The Menzingers. Support comes from Brighton's Making Friends and London's own Modern Shakes. Presented by Be Sharp Promo This is an 18+ event
Moskito

Moskito

26 Sept 2025 - 26 Sept 2025

moskito Https://www.Instagram.Com/moskito_band/ Plus support... This is an 18+ event
Ihlo

Ihlo

20 Sept 2025 - 20 Sept 2025

ihlo UK Progressive Metal band IHLO return to London at The Black Heart in Camden to celebrate the release of their long-awaited new album 'LEGACY'! Playing through tracks from the latest release alongside some hints of 2019's 'UNION', this show, which will be the band's only UK show of 2025, promises to be an explosive continuation of Ihlo's growing status in the prog metal scene. CEPHiD Dylan fowlie This is an 18+ event
Shields

Shields

4 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2025

The Black Heart in assoc with Echelon Artists present... Shields Https://www.Instagram.Com/shieldsuk/ Plus guests... Presented by The Black Heart. This is an 18+ event
Kibosh

Kibosh

4 Sept 2025 - 4 Sept 2025

TOMBSTONE x THE BLACK HEART All Killer No Filler, we’ve got a stack of heavy hitters from all over for a night of Chaotic Hard Hitting Hardcore ft, KIBOSH (Fr), XOXO (SWISS) EXCORIATED (SWISS), FOX WOMB (SE), and Londons finest CHAOS REIGNS Presented by The Black Heart. This is an 18+ event
Sky Valley Mistress

Sky Valley Mistress

2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2025

The Black Heart in assoc with Whispering Pines Collective present Sky valley mistress Plus guests Presented by The Black Heart. This is an 18+ event
Peng Shui

Peng Shui

21 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

PENGSHUi Https://www.Instagram.Com/pengshuimusic/ Plus guests... Pengshui are a genre-smashing trio blending punk energy, grime attitude, and earth-shaking bass. Since their explosive 2018 debut, they’ve lit up stages from Download and Bloodstock to Glastonbury and Boomtown, dropped two fierce albums, and even caught the attention of The Prodigy for official remixes. Fronted by Illaman (Dave Penning), a former member of hip-hop collective Problem Child and an MC for the likes of Foreign Beggars, Goldie, Flux Pavilion and Chinese Man, and anchored by renowned bassist Fatty Bassman (Chris Hargreaves), co-founder of Submotion Orchestra and pioneering force in live electronic bass, they’re ready to tear down whatever’s in their path. With their third studio album locked and loaded, Pengshui are gearing up for their biggest chapter yet. Brace yourself - this isn’t just a band. It’s a movement. This is an 18+ event
Underdark

Underdark

5 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2025

The Black Heart in assoc. with Echelon Artists presents... underdark Performing ‘Managed Decline’ With special guests dimscûa Presented by The Black Heart. This is an 18+ event
Siren's Cave (clubnight)

Siren's Cave (clubnight)

12 Sept 2025 - 12 Sept 2025

Siren’s Cave returns with their Dark Alternative Event set to a Mermaid & Mythical Backdrop, immersing you into a fantasy experience to dance the night away and leave the real world outside for a few hours. Acid Payne, Dragon and Stardust Siren will once again entertain you with a selection of Dark Wave, Electronic, Goth, Synthpop, Post Punk and Dark 80s among various relatable genres, and as usual expect to hear a selection from across the era's of time, including some tracks not so regularly heard. We look forward to welcoming you all again for another Magical Party Night. Presented by Siren's Cave This is an 18+ event
The Drowns

The Drowns

23 Sept 2025 - 23 Sept 2025

Cash Pistache presents... the drowns clobber everyone lies Presented by Cash Pistache This is an 18+ event
Guiltless + Wren

Guiltless + Wren

16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2025

Human\_Disease\_Promo & H0110W.M00N.LDN present... Guiltless Https://www.Instagram.Com/guiltlessband/ Wren Https://www.Instagram.Com/disciplesofwren/ Plus guests... Presented by Human_Disease_Promo & h0110w.m00n.ldn This is an 18+ event
Final Coil

Final Coil

30 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Final coil Exclusive Vinyl Lauch Show With support from Opensight THE RIVER (Acoustic) Hats off gentlemen it's adequate This is an 18+ event
Fury

Fury

17 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

fury Plus guests... tales of time HeKz Presented by The Black Heart. This is an 18+ event
Mutagenic Host

Mutagenic Host

27 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2026

Aeon Promotions... ★★mutagenic host ★★One Year Of The Diseased Machine Plus special guests Presented by Aeon Promotions This is an 18+ event
Katarsis

Katarsis

14 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2025

Gotobeat presents... Katarsis Https://www.Instagram.Com/katarsisgyvas/ Katarsis is a Lithuanian alternative/experimental rock band known for their emotionally intense sound and genre-bending compositions. Their debut single “Vasara galvoj minoras” became a breakthrough hit. The band explores themes of pain, longing, and liberation-what they call a process of emotional catharsis. In May 2024, they released their first EP “Dausos”, further expanding their sonic palette. In 2025, Katarsis represented Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest with their song “Tavo akys”, finishing 16th in the Grand Final. Their music is not just entertainment, but an authentic connection with their audience.The band aspires for their music to reach as many people as possible, fostering a deeper connection with listeners both in Lithuania and beyond. Presented by Gotobeat This is an 18+ event
Chained To The Bottom Of The Ocean

Chained To The Bottom Of The Ocean

20 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

Human\_Disease\_Promo\_ & The Black Heart presents... Chained to the bottom of the ocean Https://www.Instagram.Com/cttboto/ Plus guests... Opium Lord Https://opiumlord.Bandcamp.Com/t Presented by Human_Disease & The Black Heart This is an 18+ event
The Trews

The Trews

14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2025

DHP presents... The trews Https://www.Instagram.Com/thetrews/ Presented by DHP This is an 18+ event

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