On March 7th DC stoner rockers Dead Meadow will be playing upstairs at Clwb Ifor Bach in promotion of their new album Old Growth – their first after a three year break. The record is said to be a sleepier version of the band than seen previously – with songs layered with lashings and lashings of reverb, Their live show is described by one website, however, as an “aural descent into hell” akin to psychedelic bands of the 60s. Interesting, either way.

Opening for Dead Meadow are Right Hand Left Hand – Cardiff based newbies who combine metal riffs with plenty of atmospherics – and perpetual-touring Oxford proggers Youthmovies, who have an album out on March 17.

Tickets £7 advance, from usual suspects.