Belfast
Belfast isn't really the capitol of Heavy Metal - but there are a few options for the frustrated Metaller in Belfast:
Katy Dalys is not a Rock bar as such, but it's about as close as Belfast is likely to come to such a thing. There's a generally relaxed atmosphere, with a pub quiz on Monday nights and bands playing most other times.Rock bands do play there occasionally, ...
Regular Punk gigs once or twice a week. Mostly local bands, some touring groups from England. Starts early then changes into an alternative club night (with some but not much not very Punk and Metal).In the Back Bar on Thursdays from 9.00pm ...
Ragnaröck runs on a Saturday night every fortnight in the Speakeasy Bar, Queen's Students' Union. Heavy, Hard, Speed, Death, Dööm, Sludge, Black, Cheesy, Classic, Viking, Thrash, Punk, Hair, Prög ... if it's Röck and it's Metal, it's at RAGNARÖCK! -R ...
Not really a Metal bar, but it's dark, dank, atmospheric, and you get all types hanging around in relaxed atmosphere. Weekly Saturday cover Rock band performances, sometimes more Metallic ones. Good destination to have some beers. Check out their website ...
A dance club, but it also has a harder monthly event where they play everything from Punk to Metal and Alternative. Doors open at 9 pm.
The Rosetta primarily hosts local, and in some cases international bands. Gigs start sometime around 10 pm. When the bands aren't on stage, music style is Metal, Hard Rock and Industrial. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Besides there is a regular ...