The metal band Three Points of Madness has discovered that playing shows as a cover band allows them to slip in some of their original songs as a way to introduce their creativity to new audiences.
And when this Providence-based band performs at Knuckleheads in the south end of New Bedford this Saturday night, the trio will be including three original songs – two previously recorded tracks, and a new, unreleased number.
“Our major influences are classic Metallica, Iron Maiden, Tool, and Dream Theatre,” says bassist Ron Pacheco of Dighton, MA. “In addition to those bands we’ll also be playing songs from bands like Rush, Alice In Chains, and Slayer.”
The songs scheduled to be performed include “Medusa’s Stare,” and “Nightmares” from the 2019 album “Circus of Madness.” The band’s music can be found on all of the major streaming services, including the albums “American Papers,” “New World Order,” and their latest, “Reefer Madness.”
In addition to Pacheco, Three Points of Madness includes singer/guitarist George Petrus and drummer Sean Daudelin.
The evening’s music will start at 9 p.m. with a performance by the act, One, which is the new project of Jim Silveira of the Pantera tribute band, Trendkill.
Three Points of Madness plays at Knuckleheads three or four times a year. The bar is located at 85 MacArthur Drive. The band will have an all-original performance at the Providence club, Dusk, on Saturday, March 18th, sharing the bill with New Bedford metal outfit, Verscythe, and the Massachusetts band, Devil’s Champion.
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