Faetooth built a following on a sound that should not work — funeral-slow doom riffs under three-part vocal harmonies that owe more to dream pop than to metal — and it translates enormously well to a room like the Bowery Ballroom, where the balcony horseshoe pushes the low end straight back at you. The bill is stacked with The Latter and Bosses underneath, so the whole night is heavy without being one-note. If you want a Monday that rattles your ribcage in a room that actually sounds good, this
What to expect
A classic two-level Lower East Side room: standing floor in front of the stage, a wraparound balcony above, and a separate downstairs bar. Three bands, an early start, and volume levels that reward standing back from the stacks unless you brought earplugs.
Good to know
- The J/Z to Bowery or the F to Delancey–Essex Street both leave you a block or two away.
- Bring earplugs — the Bowery's low end is punishing on the floor for a doom bill.
- The downstairs bar is the quiet spot between sets if you need a break from the volume.
- It is a standing-room floor with balcony seating that goes fast; arrive early to claim a rail spot.
- Openers start promptly here, so showing up 'fashionably late' means missing a full band.
- Photo ID is checked at the door for the bars regardless of age.
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Common questions
What does 'fairy doom' actually sound like?
Slow, heavily downtuned guitars in the doom-metal tradition, but topped with layered clean female harmonies rather than growls — melodic and crushing at once.
Is the show all ages?
Bowery Ballroom shows are generally all ages with 21+ required for the bars; bring ID either way.
Who else is on the bill?
The Latter and Bosses are both supporting, so expect three sets rather than a single headline slot.
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