Well, folks, here’s a pretty cool surprise that showed up in my inbox this weekend. I get updates at least once a week from Pittsburgh-based promoters Opus One Productions, but since they deal in events that range literally all across the musical spectrum, the majority of the information they contain usually is not of any interest to me. This time, however, the update pertains exclusively to metal shows, and (as you can tell from that headline) it includes some pretty huge names in the metal world, all coming to Pittsburgh!

All three shows — a co-headline of Dying Fetus and The Faceless in early March, GWAR on Saint Patrick’s Day, and Behemoth in mid-April — are taking place at Mr. Small’s Theatre in Millvale (just a few miles northeast of the city on Rt. 28). If you haven’t been there before, I’d highly recommend catching a show there. It has been converted from an old church, and has a lot of the original architectural features including a real high cathedral ceiling; I don’t know if that’s the reason why, but in any case, the place has pretty great acoustics. Plus, it’s got a pretty intimate feel to it (only holds a few hundred people) but at the same time it’s big enough that you usually don’t feel too claustrophobic (for all-ages or 18+ shows, there is a wooden half-wall barrier that separates the bar from the rest of the floor area; I usually end up hanging out behind here, since you can get a great view of the stage but it’s usually not too crowded).

After the jump, catch all the details of the events. If you aren’t local to Pittsburgh, take heart in knowing that all of these great bands are currently touring the U.S.; check out their Facebook pages or websites (most of which are linked in the information below) to find the full tourdates and see if there is also a show in your area. If you live outside the U.S., then piss off! You surely have awesome tours and festivals in your area all the time! Let me savor the thought of having these few visit my city, this time.

Opus One Presents

DYING FETUS

w/ Goatwhore, Volumes, Last Chance To Reason, added: Dethlehem
*** date changed to: Monday, March 5, 2012 ***
All Ages | Doors: 6:00pm, Show: 6:30pm

(Note: The Faceless has been removed from the line-up for this show.)

Mr. Smalls Theatre
400 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209
located in the Millvale Borough, 5 minutes North of downtown Pittsburgh

Tickets on sale now!
Purchase tickets online here: http://tktwb.tw/zm5Az0
Or By Phone: 866-468-3401
And for low service fee options, check out all of our Pittsburgh area ticket outlets:
http://www.mrsmalls.com/NewPHP/home.php?section=ticketoutlets
$15.00 advance/day of show
All Ages

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/events/255815041157611/
(RSVP for your chance to win tix!)

http://www.facebook.com/DyingFetus

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Opus One Presents

GWAR

w/ Municipal Waste, Ghoul
Saturday, March 17, 2012
All Ages | Doors: 7:00pm, Show: 8:00pm

GWAR


Mr. Smalls Theatre
400 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209
located in the Millvale Borough, 5 minutes North of downtown Pittsburgh

Tickets on sale now!
Purchase tickets online here: http://tktwb.tw/wocXzT
Or By Phone: 866-468-3401
And for low service fee options, check out all of our Pittsburgh area ticket outlets:
http://www.mrsmalls.com/NewPHP/home.php?section=ticketoutlets
$25.00 advance/day of show
All Ages

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/events/274661205933737/
(RSVP for your chance to win tix!)

http://www.gwar.net
http://www.facebook.com/gwar

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Opus One Presents The Decibel Magazine Tour featuring

BEHEMOTH

w/ Watain, The Devil’s Blood, In Solitude
Thursday, April 12, 2012
All Ages | Doors: 7:00pm, Show: 7:30pm

(Note: Due to Visa issues, Watain has been removed from the line-up for this show; they will be joining the Decibel tour on 4/16 in Kansas.)

Behemoth


Mr. Smalls Theatre
400 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209
located in the Millvale Borough, 5 minutes North of downtown Pittsburgh

Tickets on sale now!
Purchase tickets online here: http://tktwb.tw/AnbLeJ
Or By Phone: 866-468-3401
And for low service fee options, check out all of our Pittsburgh area ticket outlets:
http://www.mrsmalls.com/NewPHP/home.php?section=ticketoutlets
$22 advance, $25 day of show
All Ages

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/events/224894054264778/
(RSVP for your chance to win tix!)

http://www.decibelmagazinetour.com

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For a list of all other Upcoming Shows from Opus One Productions please visit:
http://www.opusoneproductions.com