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Heavy Temple
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 — Heavy Temple headlines Westside Bowl with special guests Waxed and Slow Wake. Doors at 6:00 PM, show at 7:00 PM.
Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $15 Advance / $20 Day Of
Heavy Temple
Founded in 2012 by High Priestess Nighthawk, Heavy Temple emerged from Philadelphia’s heavy underground with a dark occult motif and a slow-burning, riff-driven presence. After early regional shows, the band expanded nationally, sharing stages with Kadavar, Ruby The Hatchet, Mothership, Corrosion of Conformity, and performing at Psycho Las Vegas, Maryland Doom Fest, Desertfest New York, and the Decibel Beer & Metal Festival.
The band released their self-titled EP in 2014, followed by Chassit in 2016, earning acclaim within stoner and doom circles. In 2021, Heavy Temple signed with Magnetic Eye Records and released their debut full-length Lupi Amoris, further solidifying their place in modern heavy rock.
Waxed
Nashville crossover thrash outfit Waxed blends sludgy riffs, sharp leads, and high-velocity turns into a fierce, unfiltered live experience. Fronted by Luc Richards and featuring Davis Haley, Will Alley, Noel Richards, and Ian Sundstrom, the band has shared stages with Jack White and Converge. Their latest single “Big Blind” continues the evolution heard on their debut album Give Up and the split EP Idlewild.
Slow Wake
Slow Wake delivers immersive, heavy atmosphere—like staring into the horizon of Lake Erie at sunset as the water darkens and the air hums. Expansive, textured, and hypnotic, their sound builds tension and release in equal measure.
