Nekrogoblikon in Los Angeles

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 + Los Angeles

Nekrogoblikon's relationship with Los Angeles has been built on their particular brand of theatrical metal chaos. They last brought their goblin-core spectacle to 1720 on June 13, 2025, continuing a pattern of stopping by the city when their tour schedule allows. The band's live show—all operatic vocals, intricate guitar work, and general weirdness—has found a steady home among LA's metal and experimental music crowds.

Nekrogoblikon in Los Angeles News

• News: Nekrogoblikon and Enterprise Earth Announce US Tour Dates New Noise Magazine · Dec 12, 2025
• Nekrogoblikon and Enterprise Earth announce March mini-tour with Wretched Lambgoat · Dec 2, 2025
• Hanabie. announce Spring 2026 North American headlining tour with Nekrogoblikon and Enterprise Earth Metal Insider · Nov 12, 2025
• HANABIE. Announce 2026 North American Headlining Tour with Nekrogoblikon and Enterprise Earth That Eric Alper · Nov 11, 2025
• Nekrogoblikon announce headline show at The Academy Hotpress · Apr 23, 2025

Live Music in Los Angeles

Los Angeles has a metal scene that ranges from the polished to the underground, with venues scattered across the sprawl that cater to everything from thrash to black metal. Nekrogoblikon's comedy-forward approach to death metal feels like a natural fit for a city that can handle both sincerity and absurdity in the same breath.

Los Angeles road trip to see Nekrogoblikon?

Stay in Los Feliz, where you can walk tree-lined streets and catch views from Griffith Observatory. Dinner at Republique in the Arts District—refined French-inspired food in a restored factory space that feels more Paris than LA. Spend an afternoon at the Huntington Library in San Marino, a world-class art collection that justifies the drive. The city's recording studio history is everywhere; walk through Hollywood and you're literally surrounded by the spaces where hits were made. End the night at a jazz bar like The Fonda Theatre or catch live music on Sunset Boulevard.