After hosting a well-attended panel discussion last October on San Antonio’s history as a heavy metal Mecca, the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures is once again raising the ol’ devil horns.
Working with long-running local video show Robbs MetalWorks, the Institute will deliver a follow-up to last year’s “Heavy Metal Capital of the World” on Saturday, June 29.
The previous installment focused on DJs and promoters who helped make SA a launchpad for legendary bands such as Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Rush. This go-round — dubbed “Return to the Metal Capital” — will assemble a panel of local musicians who helped forge the city’s iron-clad sound, among them:
- Larry Barragan of Helstar
- Bobby Jarzombek of Juggernaut
- Al Berlanga of Syrus
- Buster Grant of Wyzard
- Donnie Van Stavern of SA Slayer
- Nacho Vara of Byfist
Robb’s MetalWorks host Robb Chavez will moderate.
The presentation will also include a live performance from Byfist, surprise video guests and prize giveaways.
$8-$10, Sat June 29, 1-3pm, UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. César Chávez Blvd., (210) 458-2300, texancultures.com. Tickets are available online.
Institute of Texan Cultures
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This article appears in The Pride Issue.
