All the way from Australia, The Steve Hensby Band stop off in Birmingham as part of their European tour!

What’s Happening Concerts host rock act Antidotes at Dead Wax on IVW, with support from Rome is Burning and The Jacquerie! Ticket’s just £5.

The Future Sound Project bring Kieren Vickery to Dead Wax with support from Matt Blaney + more TBA!

Retro rockers Ventura headline Deadwax with support from The Straze and Tender Vendetta!

If you like progressive pop, chill rock and acoustic electro folk, you'll fall under the spell of JEKYLL WOOD's universe, somewhere between Jeff Bucley, Ben Howard and Radiohead.]

THIS IS A FREE SHOW!

Insurgent, Maatkare + support

CapsaArx Presents: A night of “Extreme Metal Queens”, an unmissable double bill with Insurgent and Maatkare.

Insurgent brings their powerful blend of soaring, emotive vocals and crushing instrumentation, captivating fans of both progressive and accessible metal alike. Hailing from the home of heavy metal, their dynamic sound has resonated far and wide, establishing them as a compelling force since their debut EP Sentient and their celebrated performance at Bloodstock 2021.

Joining them is Maatkare, an all-female death metal powerhouse that redefines the genre with their aggressive femininity and haunting storytelling. Inspired by ancient Egyptian history and mythos, Maatkare delivers brutal, evocative music influenced by legends like Nile and Arch Enemy. Their debut album, Rise To Power, channels the strength and voices of forgotten women who shaped history, creating a tribute to resilience and power.

Support comes from Post Hardcore band Manifest.

Get ready, Birmingham – the Extreme Metal Queens are here to slay.

This Feeling bring The Utopiates through to Wax as part of their UK tour! Support TBA.

FFO: 90’s Britpop, Indie Rock

‘paradise fell welcomes you into a world of beautiful chaos. 1/4 nights of sweaty, loud and anthemic alt-rock music for you to lose yourself in. This is your chance to see paradise fell tearing up the local small venues on their first headline tour. Be here first.’

Welsh Indie Rockers The Malakites + Support headline Dead Wax Digbeth as part of their UK tour, courtesy of What’s Happening Concerts.

Heavy Wild headline Dead Wax Digbeth with support from Mogy!

★ DUSK BROTHERS

With an unconventional arsenal of self-built instruments fused with growling vocal harmonies the Dusk Brothers' dark and gritty sound is huge and distinctive. 

Following the release of new 5 track album “Roses In The Bonecart” and a packed out summer tour last year, Dusk Brothers return to Dead Wax for another night of fun and foot-stomping dark swamp blues.

“It’s incredible… They blew me away”
Si Pink (Poppyland Radio)

“Infuriatingly talented… inventive, organic, and great fun”
Devil’s Gate Music

When better joy launched late last year, her vivid indie-pop songs brought comparisons to The Cure and The Smiths. A solo project led by Bria Keely and backed up by her band, better joy has been described by tastemakers as ones to watch in 2024. Bria has a voice as colourful as Debbie Harry - a voice that needs to be up front and centre - and a knack for effortless storytelling. Ringing, complex riffs winding around Bria's vocals, dancing bass lines, characterful drumming and vulnerable lyrics: this is the sound of better joy.

Fresh off the back of a support tour with Hard-Fi, better joy has been described by BBC Radio 6’s Chris Hawkins as one of his ‘favourite bands’ of 2024. With more music set to be released and an album on the way, the future looks bright for better joy.

Newshapes head out on their first UK tour and are stopping off at Dead Wax! With support from Blight Town and Terminals

Get ready for a wild night of heavy beats and bass drops at FROGLORD, KRAKEN WAKER, SLUMP in Birmingham on May 20th!

NO CIGAR is gearing up for their next musical adventure as they prepare to hit the road for a series of shows across the northern hemisphere. Fresh off the success of their European debut tour, which saw them play sold-out venues in Paris, Amsterdam, Manchester, and London, NO CIGAR is ready to share their unique sound with even more fans worldwide.

With a string of successful tours in Australia and Aotearoa under their belt this year, NO CIGAR is excited to continue spreading their music to new audiences.

As part of their upcoming northern hemisphere tour, NO CIGAR will be treating fans to a sneak peek of some unreleased music, giving listeners a taste of what's to come in the next chapter of their musical journey. Expect to hear fresh tracks alongside fan favorites from their recent album, 'The Great Escape,' which has been making waves in charts and playlists worldwide.

So, get ready to join NO CIGAR on this exciting journey across the globe. Stay tuned for tour dates and ticket information.