Sign of the hoof

Back to Zaphod's, this time for some atypical metal. When I think mwetal in Ottawa, I'm usually headed to Mavericks, Cafe DeKcuf or the House of Targ. Since Liturgy is one of modern metal's most offbeat bands - not necessarily in sound, but in creative ethos - I guess it wasn't so peculiar. Also, who cares? Klovenhoofs opened things up.

Davey and Scott!



Shawn Jam Hill unleashes the hair.



The whole variously hirsute lot!



Adam hits!



Rhythm section action!



Scott sings smokily!



Singalong action!



Bonus Davey!



More Shawn!



Feedback action!



Shawn frets!



The next time I saw them they were down to a trio, but Friday night Davey said something about a new bass player ...

• Show reminder: Speaking of metal at Cafe DeKcuf, The Great Sabatini, Biipiigwan and Shahman destroy it tonight.