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Sarah Geronimo
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 7:30 p.m.415-776-4702
Kylesa
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 8 p.m.415-522-0333
Among metal fans, Kylesa has been a somewhat polarizing band: Some feel the Savannah, Georgia outfit marries sludge and accessibility in a supremely satisfying way; others feel it's overrated, underwhelming, and just another example of "hipster metal." Ultimately, however, Kylesa may be best appreciated as a heavy band that non-metal folks can really get into -- and that's not a knock (in my book). It's got psychedelic tendencies; two vocalists (one male, one female), neither of whom veer into obnoxious territory; two drummers (if you really like textural thudding); and hooks that are heavy but not alienating. Kylesa's new album, Ultraviolet (out May 28), doesn't stray from the band's earlier sound, but does expand upon it: Singer Laura Pleasants' vocals are more present and ethereal, and songs occasionally explore droney, space-rock territory. There are still mid-tempo headbanging numbers for stoners who dig that, too. Kylesa fans won't be disappointed -- and neither will their non-metal friends. At Slim's (333 11th St., San Francisco) on Saturday, May 25. 8 p.m., $16. SlimsPresents.com
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Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 9 p.m.415-861-2011
The Presidents of the United States of America
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 9 p.m.415-771-1421
SF Popfest
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 9 p.m.415-550-6994
Tainted Love
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 9 p.m.415-474-0365
Twin Shadow
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 9 p.m.415-885-0750
Victor Krummenacher
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 9 p.m.415-546-6300
Warbringer
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 9 p.m.415-252-1330
BOAT
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 9:30 p.m.415-923-0923
Tera Melos
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 9:30 p.m.415-621-4455
Bearmaul
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 10 p.m.Flexx Bronco
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 10 p.m.415-824-1800
Battle of the Bands
Rock & Pop Sun., May 26, 5:30 p.m.415-626-1409
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