Heavy Metal Chess Club
Heavy Metal Chess Club narrates core memories with an unapologetic attitude and a requited edge. Breathing new life into the Philly emo scene, HMCC made their debut in 2023 with single “Sorry I Made it Weird,” growing their audience throughout the local DIY community ever since. Joined by Alex Watson (bass) and Jackson Searfoss (drums), singer/guitarist leads Henry Hammer and Clara Wawrzyn helm the band with a shared desire to portray their experiences navigating mental health, maturing, partying, romance, and more. Inspired by midwest emo and alt-rock icons Oso Oso, Foxing, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Black Country, New Road, HMCC stands out for their emotive storytelling and hair-raising live performance. Combining jet-fueled guitar riffs with austere vocal tenseness, the band curates a striking, original sound nourished by the emo revival music they were raised on. Heavy Metal Chess Club emits an undeniable energy that demands attention and generates excitement in everything they create.
Two Mile Moon
Stonebridge