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Nekrogoblikon
The Belasco — Los Angeles, CA
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Nekrogoblikon
The Belasco — Los Angeles, CA
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About Nekrogoblikon

Nekrogoblikon are a death metal band that refuse to take themselves seriously, which is basically their entire thing. They're from Los Angeles and they've been making aggressively technical music with goblin-themed artwork and lyrics that range from genuinely dark to absurdly silly without much warning. Their songs sound like they could destroy you, and also make you laugh, sometimes in the same verse. They've built a weirdly devoted fanbase by being legitimately good musicians who just happen to treat metal like it's supposed to be fun. Albums like 'Heavy Meta' and 'Welcome to Boneville' proved they could write actual songs with hooks and structure while still maintaining the chaos. They're not a parody band exactly—they're just tired of metal taking itself so seriously, and their fans appreciate the permission that gives them to enjoy heavy music without the gatekeeping.

Nekrogoblikon shows are packed with people who came ready to lose it. The crowd is there to move, the energy is surprisingly tight for a band this silly, and there's a genuine sense that everyone knows they're in on the joke together. No pretense, just metal fans having the time of their lives.

Known for Goblin King, We Are Skeletons, Power of the Bone, Taco's Song, Dressed in Pink

Nekrogoblikon + Riverside

Nekrogoblikon brought their particular brand of goblin-core theatricality to Riverside Municipal Auditorium in April 2024, running through a tight seven-song set that hit the weird stuff as much as the recognizable moments. They opened with "Powercore" and leaned into the deeper catalog with "The Many Faces of Dr. Hubert Malbec" and "Dressed as Goblins," the kind of tracks that reward actual fandom. The band closed out with "This Is It," which felt appropriately conclusive for a short but focused performance. It's the kind of set that suggests they're not just phoning it in when they come through town.

Nekrogoblikon in Riverside News

Live Music in Riverside

Riverside's metal scene is scrappy and dedicated—more likely to catch hardcore or thrash bands than the progressive side of things. But that's exactly why Nekrogoblikon lands differently here. Their technical riffing and absurdist humor appeal to musicians and listeners who care about craft. The Inland Empire has the bones of a solid metal community; it just needs more acts willing to show up.

Riverside road trip to see Nekrogoblikon?

Stay in the Magnolia Center area near downtown Riverside, where restored historic buildings sit alongside new boutique hotels and wine bars—it's the only neighborhood that actually feels like somewhere worth spending an evening. Before the show, dinner at Duane's, a reliable California steakhouse with real cocktails and actual craft to the food. Spend your afternoon at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum or walking through the Mission Inn's sprawling Mission Revival campus—it's genuinely stunning architecture, the kind of thing that reminds you why people actually settled this part of California.

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