Hello there, Pittsburgh-area readers. Once again, it’s time for me to share my weekly digest of shows and events that are happening in town. As it turns out, I’ve got a few pretty interesting ones, and they’re all taking place Friday night (the 25th). Below you will find all the necessary information and details, and then YOU can decide which you want to attend!

And once again, I can only write about what I know about — so if you work for a local promotion company, a venue, or a band, please be sure to get in touch with me with anything you want to share.

 
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Andare CD Release Show

with Save Us from the Archon, Syzygia, and Those Who Fear

 

The Smiling Moose – 1306 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh (South Side)

Friday, 25 May 2012 | 6:00pm (doors 5:30) | FREE ADMISSION

 
Come celebrate the official release of Andare’s new EP The Mechanical Sunrise! The show is free, the CD is only $5. RSVP here.
 
Andare, Save Us from the Archon, Syzygia, Those Who Fear, The Smiling Moose
 

 
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Drusky Entertainment Presents: Powerglove

with Dethlehem, The Bloody Seamen, and Motometer

 

Altar Bar – 1620 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh (Strip District)

Friday, 25 May 2012 | 7:00pm (doors 6:00) | $15 ADV / $17 DOS

 
Crazy Bostonian power metal band Powerglove, famous for their recreations of video game and cartoon theme songs, are coming to town! They’ll be joined by local D&D miscreants Dethlehem (for whom I wrote a brief profile a few months ago), along with Pittsburgh’s premier pirate metal band The Bloody Seamen (who will also be profiled here very shortly – stay tuned!), and local prog duo Motometer.
 
RSVP here or here. For additional info, see the Drusky calendar. Call 1-877-4-FLY-TIX or click here to buy tickets.
Powerglove, Dethlehem, The Bloody Seamen, Motometer, Altar Bar, Drusky Entertainment
 

 
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Shady Lady Productions presents Operation: Metal Mayhem

a benefit concert for Sponsor the Troops

 

Peter B’s Bar & Grill – 111 Rock n Roll Lane, Sarver PA

Friday, 25 May 2012 | 9:00pm

 
Sponsor the Troops is a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide morale, welfare, and recreation items to deployed American troops, to let them know that people back home appreciate their service to our country and the sacrifices they and their families make.
 
Operation: Metal Mayhem is a Full Metal Jacket night of fist-pumping hard rock on the Needles of Fury Tattoo Stage to support our brave men and women serving overseas, featuring Big House Pete, Stratega, and Tragedy in Black.
 
RSVP here; get more info on Sponsor the Troops at their website.
Shady Lady Productions (website/Facebook), Peter B’s
 

 
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