5 places to meet metalheads

Bowel Of Noise Records

Record store in the centre of the city specializing in death/black metal and extreme genres in general. Reasonable prices, also booking agency of gigs.Tzortz 6, Kaningos Square, Athens City Centre, (+30) 210 3846783

Intrepid Fox

Popular metal club, a warehouse studio space with a huge pool table in the center. Big gig and movie posters wallpapering, and an open roof terrace for the heavy hot nights. Triptolemou 30, Keramikos, (+30) 210 3466055

AN Club

Most popular live stage club in the “alternative” part of downtown. Big gothic nights, metal pop, heavy stuff. Solomou 13-15, Exarchia, (+30) 210 3305056

Rainbow Metal Club

Right in the centre of the bars and clubs area. With 4 video walls, HQ sound, mosh pit. Don’t miss the “Unholy black metal” Thursday nights. Live on Sundays. Dekeleon 40, Keramikos, (+30) 693 8372290

Legacy Rock Area

Go heavy or old school heavy or hair metal or poser hard in a pirate ship decoration. The joint is the "sequel" of the old "wizard" club. Sarri 50, Psyrri, (+30) 210 3311777

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