The Sword & Red Fang at Sunshine Theater Downtown

The Sword and Red Fang is a genuinely well-matched double bill, both bands trading in the kind of slow-grinding, riff-forward heavy rock that rewards a loud room, and Sunshine’s PA delivers. The floor gets packed tight for shows like this, so arriving close to doors puts you in a better spot than waiting on the second band. Spoon Benders opening means the night starts locally, which is worth showing up early for.