Scottsdale, AZ – For 9 out of 10 years strong, a very special show has been held annually at Pub Rock – a venue formerly named Chasers Bar. A staple in the Industrial/Gothic community, Mustache Massacre is an event that brings together both new and well-known faces alike, for a night that reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously. It’s a free concert with one caveat… you’re only getting in free if you have a mustache.
“Grow it, glue it, draw it, clip it, tape it, make it…So, trim your sister’s armpit hair, shave a dead muskrat, or steal the president’s toupee. ‘Cuz we don’t care where you get the hair, as long as it’s there!…CAN YOUR FACE HANDLE IT?!!!”
The 10th Annual Mustache Massacre (& Wa’s 40th Birthday Bash) featured entertainment by Ikonoklast, 80*D, Goth Brooks, Camel Enamel, Family Secret, and DJs //SHE// & Zander. With these 5 bands bringing industrial, goth, punk, metal, and even a little bit country, 2 DJs, a crowd of characters that weren’t afraid to dance and mosh, a photo booth run by Burning Hot Events, and even a mustache contest, it made for a long, hard, and nutty night.
“Get yo’ bad-ass mo’-fro’ pho-togged to show your grand kids what a freakin’ weirdo you were!”
Check out all of the shots from the photo booth HERE!
Mustache Rules:
- Must be hands-free (attached to your face somehow)
- No finger mustaches! (drawing on finger and placing to face)
- 5 o’clock shadow does not count (add some roughage to that stubble!)
- The more outrageous, the better! (get creative, there is a contest!)
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The mustache contest was after Goth Brooks’ set. Participants stood on stage, and the winner was chosen by an audience vote.
Prizes
1st place – Mustache Messiah ($50 plus band merch)
2nd place – Bristle Baron ($25 plus band merch)
Mustache Massacre is presented by Screeching Harassment Ent., who brought us SINister Fetish Party & Concert last year!
The Music
Photos by Russ Broty
View Band Photo Albums:
Ikonoklast | 80*D | Goth Brooks | Camel Enamel | Family Secret
Bands & DJs at Mustache Massacre 2018
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, in it’s entirety, to the delight of the crowd that sang 3/4 of the songs. The band took a break from 2007 to 2011, and has been active up until the present, with their fifth studio album 
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, on September 22. Their 2014 reunion was a dream come true for fans who didn’t expect their return 11 years after their 2003 break-up, those who never had a chance to see them before, and for Phoenix fans who didn’t expect the band to play outside of New York.
. The Scottsdale stop was the 15th of 27 tour dates. With a whopping 20-song setlist and tireless energy, The Birthday Massacre brought their signature animated and dark stage presence to a packed crowd on a Monday night.
, was released recently on March 31, 2017. The charismatic front-woman with teal hair, matching bustier, high-waisted shorts, and fishnet stockings easily caught the attention of The Birthday Massacre’s fans. Sumo Cyco’s song “Danger” well-represents the image of the band and it’s lead singer, with lyrics like, “If you want it, we’ll give you danger“, and “I’m young and feisty, so tongue me and try me“. At one point, Sever rode on the shoulders of the guitarist Matt Drake amongst the crowd. With her sex-appeal and aggressive movements, and the band’s lively performance, they drew in crowd and left them pleased.
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album came next, followed by “Happy Birthday” and “Video Kid”. These two songs were originally from 2002’s 
. They next played the new album’s title track “Under Your Spell”, and then “No Tomorrow”.
, which was released in 2012. Lastly, from the 2010 
album, “Pins and Needs” and “In the Dark”. 