Nekrogoblikon in St. Louis

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 + St. Louis

Nekrogoblikon brought their particular brand of goblin metal chaos to Delmar Hall in May 2025, a venue that's become familiar ground for the band's St. Louis runs. The crowd was treated to the usual setlist staples — tracks that balance absurdist humor with legitimately tight musicianship. The band's ability to make you laugh and headbang simultaneously was on full display, with the encore closing things out the way Nekrogoblikon shows tend to: left-field and entertaining. St. Louis crowds have developed a taste for the band's self-aware approach to metal, where the goblins are in on the joke but the riffs are never compromised.

Nekrogoblikon in St. Louis News

• Nekrogoblikon Drop New Videos for “Show Me Your Goblin” and “Fiend” – On Tour Soon Ghost Cult Magazine · Apr 14, 2025
• 11 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (April 4-10, 2025) Loudwire · Apr 11, 2025
• Nekrogoblikon Goes for a Twofer with the Release of Two New Singles and Music Videos MetalSucks · Apr 10, 2025
• Nekrogoblikon announce USA tour for this spring Chaoszine · Feb 6, 2025
• NEKROGOBLIKON Announces US Tour With REVOCATION, OV SULFUR, BRAT & EXMORTUS Metal Injection · Feb 5, 2025

Live Music in St. Louis

St. Louis has a surprisingly robust metal and alternative underground, with venues like Delmar Hall serving as reliable stops for bands operating outside the mainstream. The city's music DNA includes a tolerance for weird, experimental approaches to rock and metal — bands that don't fit neatly into boxes tend to find receptive ears here. Nekrogoblikon's blend of technical metal with theatrical absurdism fits naturally into a scene that's always valued personality and craft over polish.

St. Louis road trip to see Nekrogoblikon?

Base yourself in the Central West End, where the tree-lined streets and converted lofts give the neighborhood a genuinely livable vibe. Hit Broadway Oyster Bar for something with actual character, or Park Avenue Coffee if you need to ease in. Spend an afternoon at the City Museum—it's genuinely weird and worth your time, not a tourist trap. The Pulitzer Arts Foundation is also worth an hour if contemporary art is your thing. St. Louis takes itself less seriously than most cities, which makes it easy to move around and find decent food without overthinking it.